Descripción
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Motorbikes auction on Thursday the 29th of June 2023
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Purchased by the present owner from the Konig factory (Berlin) in December 1972 with a 680cc engine
He completely rebuilt the bike in May 1973 and tested by John Nutting for 'Motorcycle' magazine in the July issue that year
Raced by Jerry Lancaster in the Belgian GP in 1973 using a factory 500cc engine
Now fitted with a very successful Jeff Gawley 500cc engine (see attached sheet for full details)
Totally rebuilt in 2013 and has completed only one parade since
New crankshaft, pistons, seals, 6 speed gearbox, ignition plus many other new parts (see list)
The remaining original parts will be supplied with the bike
Konig motorcycles were made famous by Kim Newcombe
He was leading the World Championship in 1973 but was tragically killed before the last GP and posthumously finished 2nd
A very rare racing bike in very good order and ready to use
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
Viewing Wednesday 28th June 10am-5pm
For more information, please contact our salerooms
