Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
12th July, 2023 10:00
1965 NSU 250 Supermax
No Reserve
Registration No: CFY 10C
Frame No: 1842855
Engine No: 3236520
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt
A rare and original UK supplied NSU 250 Supermax
Only 4 owners from new, the last one since 1977
Supplied with its original green log book and a V5C
The first NSU motorcycle appeared in 1901 followed by the first NSU car in 1905. WWII left NSU’s factories completely destroyed, but they resumed production of their pre-war models in 1946 and introduced the MAX in 1953. The Max had some very innovative features including a monocoque frame made from pressed steel which was later inherited by the Supermax. By 1955 NSU had become the largest motorcycle producer in the world and was said to have inspired Soichiro Honda in his early designs.
This NSU 250, part of a deceased estate and being offered at no reserve, is the later Supermax model with its unique Albert Roder designed Ultramax connecting link drive for its single overhead camshaft and full width alloy hubs. An expensive bike new but built with typical German quality, it could outperform many larger capacity machines of its day. This example was supplied new by George Leigh Motorcycles in Southport in February, 1965, has only had 4 owners from new, the last one buying it in 1977. Used by its enthusiast owner as part of a collection of European bikes, it has been stood for a number of years but the engine turns over on the kickstart and it seems to be complete and thought to be original paint. It comes supplied with numerous old MOTs, its original Green RF60 log book, 1977 bill of sale and a current V5C.
