Sonny Angel Archives

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These are the video archives of racer and motorcycle shop owner Sonny Angel. Samuel "Sonny" Angel owned Sonny Angel Motorcycles in National City California for 61 years. 

Born in 1925, Sonny served during World War II, 1940 to 1947. In 1951, he performed an internship at the Vincent factory in England. He returned to the states and opened his motorcycle shop in September 1953. Between 1953 and 1981, Sonny raced in the states and abroad, sponsoring many riders including Cal Rayborn. Sonny went 144.69 at Bonneville aboard his Vincent Rapide in 1955 and was the first to race a Yamaha at the Isle of Man in 1960. 

Along with his brother Don and wife Chris, "Sonny Angel Motorcycles" thrived for 61 years selling over 40 different brands of motorcycles until Chris's untimely passing in 2011. The shop is now permanently closed.

Sonny died June 5th, 2018 at the age of 93.