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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illus (illustrator). 508 pages. This is the story of the little known Kiwi mechani c - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risk ed it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973.New Zealander Newco mbe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home i n West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. T hen came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and r emarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world o f grand prix racing in the early seventies. Seller Inventory # 3112n
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Illus (illustrator). First Edition. A fine copy. With colour frontis and other b&w photos. A heavy book. Seller Inventory # 038922
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. This copy appears to be unread with no faults. 1.65kg for outside NZ. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Seller Inventory # 033644
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. Very minor shelf wear only and feels unread. 1.65kg for outside NZ. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Seller Inventory # 036296
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. This copy feels unread. None of the usual fading. 1.65kg for outside NZ. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Seller Inventory # 029834
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. This copy feels unread. None of the usual fading. 1.65kg for outside NZ. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Seller Inventory # 033276
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. Kim: The Kiwi on the Konig By Tim Hanna. Publisher: Finish Line Publications, 2010, FIRST EDITION, first printing. Softback in excellent condition, with no inscriptions, minor edge wear. 510 pages, illustrated. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1696975939235
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. This copy has light shelf wear and is dedicated and signed by Tim Hanna. 1.65kg for outside NZ. This is the story of the little know Kiwi mechanic - Kim Newcombe - who , in 1973, came second in the 500cc greand prix motorcycle championships. Kim Newcombe was a rider who risked it all, reached the top - then lost it all. Killed in a crash at Stowe Corner, Silverstone, 12 August, 1973. New Zealander Newcombe had come to Europe on an overseas adventure, finding a home in West Berlin working as an engineer for Konig, the outboard and hydroplane specialists. Newcombe became the test rider. Newcombe subsequently won the Yugoslavian GP and topped the 500GP table. Then came Silverstone. Newcombe's achievements were singular and remarkable and his story offers an unique insight into the world of grand prix racing in the early seventies. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 031221