Following World War II, Germany was precluded from producing motorcycles of any sort by the Allies. When the ban was lifted, in Allied controlled Western Germany, BMW Aktiengesellschaft (AG) had to start from scratch. When larger machines were permitted, BMW introduced its R51/2 in 1950, a model that was in production for only one year and that was essentially a pre-war BMW produced after the war.
The R51/3 was then introduced in 1951 for a production run of four years.
The current owner acquired this machine about five years ago at the Paris Rally from the gentleman who had performed the stunning (and accurate- note the one year only front brake hub and correct saddle) restoration. A runner when decommissioned for display, it should be noted that the light switch is loose – likely requiring replacement of the grub screw. Otherwise; a rare and brilliant, matching numbers machine that presents very well. .
You can see a detailed, hi-resolution photo set of this gorgeous machine HERE. Located in the Toronto, Ontario,
$18,000.00 $USD
steve@loudbike.com 1-613-521-9515 or 1-866-972-5683.
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