Highlights
- Very collectable Manhurin-built Hobby scooter
- Innovative ‘Beltomatic’ automatic transmission
- Well kept with cream paintwork and red saddle with pillion
- German paperwork
The Appeal
Manhurin made its name making guns, but in the post-war years, there was less call for those, so it turned to something altogether more upbeat, namely building DKW scooters under licence. The firm’s Hobby was launched in 1956 and reworked the style of the DKW, added different wheels and a pillion and was a huge success.
The scooter was aimed at beginners, who valued its clever ‘Beltomatic’ automatic gearbox, which uses a centrifugal clutch with belt-drive pulley systems to take the effort out of gear changers. They were well built too, featuring an early use of electrostatic powder coating for the paintwork. That may explain why this pretty cream 1959 Hobby remains in such good order. It is a really tidy example, the cream paint complemented by a smart two-seat saddle. There are also some period decals to dial up the nostalgia.
These scooters are now very collectable. This one carries German papers and looks like a great addition to any collection.
Key Information
- Mileage: unwarranted
- Country of registration: Germany
- Technical inspection status: not known
- Technical specs: 74cc single cylinder, 2 stroke engine, ‘Beltomatic’ automatic gearbox
- Paperwork: German documents
The Details
- Cream paintwork in good order with some light age to note in photos
- Exterior fittings present well and appear to be original showing some tarnish
- Painted wire wheels in good condition
- Body features some period decals
- Luggage rack fitted behind seats
- Twin seats in red vinyl
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