Highlights

The vendor describes this as "essentially unridden and in brand-new condition"
Spent its life as a display piece in a school, never used on the road
Engine inspected and shows no signs of ever having been run
Strong spark and high compression reported

The Appeal

The Hercules Prima 3S is a charming German-made moped from an era when lightweight two-wheelers were the everyday transport of choice across much of Europe. Powered by a 50cc single-cylinder engine paired with a two-speed manual gearbox, the Prima 3S represents accessible, practical motoring in its simplest form.

This particular example has an unusual provenance. Sold new in Duisburg, Germany, it was reportedly acquired without papers as a display piece for a school and has never turned a wheel on the road. The vendor describes it as being in brand-new, unridden condition - a claim supported by inspection of the piston, which shows no signs of the engine ever having been fired. D

espite years of static display, the engine is reported to produce a strong spark and high compression. The exhaust and carburettor, which were the only missing components, have been sourced and fitted with good used replacements, and the airbox is included. A little dusty from its years on display, beneath that sits what appears to be a well-preserved moped awaiting its first proper outing.

Key Information

Mileage: 5 km (Moped has been practically unused)
Country of registration: Germany (not currently registered)
Technical inspection status: no current certificate
Technical specs: 50cc single-cylinder, two-speed manual
Paperwork: sold without papers; the bike is unregistered

The Detail

Originally sold new in Duisburg, Germany
A bit dusty and dirty, having reportedly never been cleaned since new
Exhaust and carburettor were missing and have been replaced with good used items
Airbox is included but not shown in the photographs

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