• Year of manufacture 
    1953
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Lot number 
    m0003
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    Germany

Description

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024.

  • As the Iron Curtain divided Germany after World War II, Awtowelo resumed production of the R35 at BMW’s former Eisenach factory
  • The East Germany-made bike was based on BMW’s pre-war and Munich-built R35, in production from 1937 to 1940
  • A model initially designed for endurance in military application; now coveted as a stylish cruiser
  • Offered with period “Rekisteriote” registration booklet
  • Features matching frame and engine numbers
  • Requires light recommissioning after a period of static display

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mu24/.


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Richmond
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United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Augustin
Last name 
Sabatie-Garat

Phone 
+44-2078517070