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A fine art print from an original painting of Phil Read (MV Agusta) by John Hancox
Print Size: A3
Phillip William Read (1 January 1939 – 6 October 2022) was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championships from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes; Read won seven World Championships, took 52 Grand Prix victories and stood on a Grand Prix podium 121 times during his professional motorcycle racing career.
In the 1979 Birthday Honours, Read was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) “for services to motor cycle racing”.
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