Description
BMW R50
490cc
First Registered 1st June 1958
One owner for 63 years of its life
V5C Registration Document, Workshop Manual, various receipts, 1960 sales receipt and expired MOT certificates
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 loads of old bills showing maintenance etc some lovely letters, and a full workshop manual , with lots of history to read, nice folder of memories some photos.
Has headlight chrome surround and front crash bar .
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 for sale for the first time in its life to a new home, 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, and will be put through our workshop and be ready to ride after its recommissioning service, the previous keeper was well known to us and you will see several of his bikes for sale he attended many local bike meets all over North west and rode this bike , many occasions I tried to buy .
You will not be disappointed with this machine.
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