Phil Read

[vibrac]

Phil Read RIP

Sadly at the age of 83 has passed away this week, one of Britains great road racers of the 60s and 70s winning seven World Championship titles between 1964 to 1974 on Yamaha and MV Agusta ranging from 125cc to the premier 500cc class. On top of his Grand Prix success Phil notched up eight TT...

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[alan wright]

Sad news and a true Vincent fan. As fellow natives of Luton we spoke when our paths crossed and the last time was at Limoges bike show about five years ago . He was very interested in my B Rapide ( Peron's Revenge) and insisted I joined him in a "photoshoot".
R.I.P. Phil

 

[vibrac]

Did I dream that years ago he had something to do with a sleeved down twin?

 

[Peter Holmes]

Wasn't that more of a sidecar thing, I think John Renwick made one, but it was not competitive.