1959 Bmw R69 Matching Numbers Vin 653601 @ Motogrotto Rare Vintage Classic on 2040-motos
Easton, Pennsylvania, US
BMW R-Series tech info
BMW R-Series description
MOTOGROTTO...THE VINTAGE AND CAFE MOTORCYCLE SHOP.SPECIALIZING IN PEACE OF MIND AND PURE MOTORCYCLING SATISFACTION EASTON PA 18040.610-749-0747
1959 BMW R69 matching numbers engine and frame,data plate is missing. No title,will come with a bill of sale that you can take to Moto Recycle and get a title in 4 weeks for about $150 + sales tax. http://www.motorecyclenow.com/title-service.html
Bike has been sitting in my friends neighbors garage for 25 years.The motor does not turn so I filled the cylinders with marvel mystery oil and crc on monday 9/9/13 when I got it home.Bike needs a restoration.Trans clicks through all the gears.Carbs are 1/26/9 and 1/26/10 which check out to be correct for the R69.The carbs and gas tank were drained before it sat so they are decent.Bike is sold as is.This is how I got it.It is fairly complete.The photos tell the story.Only 2956 units of this sport model were made making it one of the rarest post war BMW,s ever produced.It is the most powerful BMW made at the time with a high compression 600cc engine.It was the platform and basis for the R69S which came out a few years later and is also considered quite desirable.
If you have poor feedback you may not bid.If you have less than 5 feedbacks and would like to bid you must send me your contact information BEFORE BIDDING and I will accommodate you once that is taken care of,otherwise you will be ejected.Make sure you have your finances $ availableBEFORE BIDDING.Attention: having your timeshare condo listed for sale on craigslist does not constitute available finances.This bike is 54 years old and is sold as is.The warranty has lapsed.Foreign bidders will be enabled to bid on an individual basis upon forwarding me complete contact information BEFORE BIDDING.Shipping the is complete responsibility of buyer.I recommend Keyboard motorcycle shipping coast to coast for about $650.There will be no joyrides and no trades.Interested buyers may come and look at the bike by appointment 9am-9pm.Payment due in 72 hours by bank wire transfer or cash in person.Bike must be picked up in 3 weeks.
NO CHECKS OF ANY KIND THANK YOU NO.
THAT'S HOW I ROLL...
MOTOGROTTO...Where it's at!
Feedback profile |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are some of my bikes that have appeared in MOTORCYCLE CLASSICS.
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/found-on-ebay/bmw-r90s-custom.aspx
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/found-on-ebay/1960bmwr602.aspx
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/found-on-ebay/1975motoguzzi850t.aspx
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/found-on-ebay/bmw-r60-2.aspx
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281172218378?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281166467264?ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649
Take a trip through the past.http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html
Bidders from foriegn countries will be added to the approved bidders list by contacting me individually and will able to bid once that is taken care of.
Thanx for all the offers but no I don't want to trade for your timeshare condo in the south of Spain,
Here is an email from the BMW Archives in Germany verifying the vin and model.
The BMW R 69 VIN 653601 was manufactured on January 20th, 1958 and delivered on May 24th, 1958 to the BMW importer Butler & Smith in New York City. The bike was equipped with a bench seat.
We hope this information is helpful for you.
Yours sincerely,
Andreas Harz
BMW Group Archiv
On Sep-24-13 at 22:02:56 PDT, seller added the following information:
John Penton rode a BMW R69 to break the transcontinental record from New York City on june 8,1959 to Los Angeles in 52 hours 11 minutes 1 second.He stopped for a 45 minute nap along the way on his stock black bike which had a borrowed larger gas tank from his brother's white R69.
On Sep-26-13 at 13:30:10 PDT, seller added the following information:
BMW R-Series for Sale
- 2004 bmw r 1150r sharp!!!(US $4,675.00)
- 1976 bmw r75/6 excellent condition, original low mileage survivor(US $2,275.00)
- 2013 bmw r1200r, only 573 miles, abs, asc, 90th ann. no reserve(US $10,990.00)
- 2011 bmw r1200 rt(US $17,495.00)
- Bmw r1200clc used 2003 motorcycle/cruiser very good condition!(US $3,551.00)
- R1150gs(US $6,130.00)
Moto blog
BMW Partners with India’s TVS Motor, Plans Sub-500cc Models
Mon, 08 Apr 2013BMW announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Indian manufacturer TVS Motor to develop and produce small-displacement motorcycles. The two companies have been in discussions for several months now, but alliance is only now official. Under the agreement, BMW and TVS will work together to develop a new model with an engine displacement smaller than 500cc.
Top 10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Motorcycle Dad
Tue, 11 Jun 20131 of 10Next LastEagle Rider Gift Certificate Give Dad the chance to ride a bike he’s never ridden, or to go somewhere he’s never been. Eagle Rider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and touring company, sells gift certificates in any amount that are good at any of their locations around the world or online. Gift certificates are redeemable for motorcycle rentals (about $200 and up) as well as any of ER’s full-blown guided and unguided tours (around $1000 and up).
BMW S1000RR drag bike
Fri, 05 Apr 2013Whilst stretched out bikes aren't that popular over here in the UK, you can certainly appreciate them a whole lot more more when you know they're going to be used at a drag strip. This video shows bike builder and ex-racer Roland Sands work his magic on a BMW S1000RR. Future plans are to increase the engine to 300bhp, and achieve speeds of 220mph.
BMW R-Series by State
| BMW R-Series by City
| BMW R-Series by Color |