Beschreibung
1965 Heinkel Tourist 103 A2
Reg. no. HLH 721C
Frame no. Unknown
Engine no. 607793
Estimate: £2, 200 - £2, 800
The Heinkel Tourist was manufactured in Germany between 1953 and 1965 by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke. 170, 000 scooters were produced. It benefitted from several improvements during this time, and this version, the 103 A2 is the most recent to be made. Described as the ‘Rolls- Royce of scooters’, it benefitted from a 174cc four stroke engine, electric start and other features to give greater comfort, stability and reliability than many other scooters of the time.
This scooter was purchased in 2013 from a dealer and is understood to have benefitted from a total restoration some years earlier. Since then it has been in intermittent use and has performed well. The paintwork, though not immaculate, is good for its age. The electrics are fine, except that the handlebar switches for horn and headlight dipping don’t function properly. The correct Heinkel windscreen is fixed in place, and a top box which can be swapped with the spare wheel and luggage rack is separately included, as is the user’s manual.
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on July 1st at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU with viewing on the 29th and 30th of June, you can also join us at our Nostalgia Social cars & coffee event on June 25th. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
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