Highlights
- Rare pre-war German motorcycle with very few surviving examples
- Reported to have undergone a full rebuild
- Comes with German registration papers
The Appeal
The Ardie TM 500 is a fascinating piece of late-1920s German motorcycle history. Produced in Nuremberg, it paired robust German chassis engineering with a British-sourced 490cc JAP side-valve engine, a combination that earned it a strong reputation for reliability and the affectionate nickname "Bauernmotorrad" (Farmer's Motorcycle). Surviving examples are remarkably scarce today, making any TM 500 a notable find for pre-war motorcycle collectors.
This 1929 example is reported to have undergone a full rebuild and is equipped with its 490cc JAP single-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed Burman gearbox. It comes accompanied by German registration papers, easing the path for any prospective keeper. For collectors of rare pre-war machinery, this Ardie TM 500 presents an opportunity to acquire a piece of early German motorcycling heritage that is seldom seen at auction.
Key Information
- Mileage: not stated
- Country of registration: Germany
- Technical inspection status: not stated
- Technical specs: 490cc JAP side-valve single-cylinder engine, three-speed Burman manual gearbox
- Paperwork: German registration papers
The Detail
- Tank-shifted gearbox with foot-operated clutch
- Rigid frame architecture with girder-style front forks
- Internal expanding drum brakes
- Handlebar-mounted fuel/air mixture levers and independent ignition timing controls
- Manual decompression valve
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