Registration No: 34 RMG
Frame No: 558907
Engine No: 558907
CC: 500
MOT: Exempt

• Authentically presented R50, only 1 owner in the last 63 years
• Supplied with its original sales receipt from 20th February 1960
• Numerous tax discs, old MOTs and a V5 registration document

BMW was established in the early 1900s as a manufacturer of aircraft engines and produced their first motorcycle in 1923, the R23, already sporting the flat twin boxer configuration they have now become synonymous with. In 1955 BMW created its 'R' series of R50, R60, and R69 models with similar engine and the same shaft-drive as earlier models but fitted with swinging fork rear suspension for the first time and most distinctively, 'Earles' type front forks. BMW have always built expensive motorcycles, but you got what you paid for and they quickly gained an enviable reputation for long lasting reliability and quality.

This 1958 R50, part of a deceased estate and being offered at ‘no reserve’, is typical of German bikes from the era exuding quality and solid engineering. Bought by the previous owner from AFN Ltd in Isleworth for the princely sum of £274 in February 1960, the original sales receipt is included in the sale. He used the bike extensively for touring holidays around the UK and Europe in his long term ownership, even at one point having it stolen in Germany only to be discovered a couple of days later undamaged! It’s not clear if the bike has ever been restored, but it is presented in very authentic and original looking condition. The bike has not been run for a number of years, however, the engine turns over in the kickstart and it comes supplied with its 1960 sales receipt, many receipts, a few old MOTs, lots of old tax discs, an original workshop manual and a V5 registration document. Unfortunately, the keys have not been found.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189