1958 BMW R50

No Reserve* Reg No: 34 RMG Frame No: 558907

CC: 500 Engine No: 558907

MOT: Exempt

• Authentically presented R50, only 1 owner in the last 63 years

• Supplied with its original sales receipt from 20th February 1960

• Numerous tax disc, old MOTs and a V5 registration document

In 1955 BMW created its ‘R’ series of models fitted with swinging fork rear suspension for the first time and most distinctively, ‘Earles’ type front forks.

This 1958 R50, part of a deceased estate and being offered at ‘no reserve’, 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. 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, a few old MOTs, lots of old tax discs and a V5 registration document. Unfortunately, the keys have not been found.

c.1938 Victoria Aero 250

No Reserve*

Reg No: HBG 641N* Frame No: 132725

CC: 250 Engine No: 132725

MOT: Exempt

• A rare in the UK pre-war Victoria Aero 250

• Authentic restoration carried out in the mid 1970s

• Supplied with its original German registration book

Victoria was initially a bicycle manufacturer based in Nürnberg, Germany that also made motorcycles from 1901 until 1966. The factory was destroyed in 1945 and they mainly concentrated on small capacity models afterwards until their closure in the mid-1960s.

This c.1938 Victoria Aero 250, being offered at ‘no reserve’, exudes German quality and solid engineering. It appears to have been imported in 1975 and put on a ‘N’ registration plate although it is obviously a good deal older. Restored by the previous owner, he used it extensively on vintage runs and rallies, always attracting a lot of attention, and frowning upon anyone who trailered their bikes to events! It is offered with its original ‘Kraftfahrzeugbrief’ registration document, stamped up in Third Reich-era Germany. The restoration has stood up well but it had not been run for a number of years, so the engine does not turn over and has probably dry seized. *Please note, the bike comes supplied with a V5 and an old MOT but the registration number seems to have disappeared from the DVLA database.