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- 1955 Adler MB250 S 250cc
1955 Adler MB250 S 250cc
Lot Number: 855
1955 Adler MB250 S 250cc
A sought-after ‘works’ specification 'S' with increased performance and high-level exhausts. Believed to be one of only five in the world. Restored at some point and still presenting well, the engine turns over with good compression. A rare opportunity to acquire the ultimate iteration of the MB250.
- ESTIMATE: £7,000 - £10,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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REG NUMBER
725 JGH
SUMMARY
A sought-after ‘works’ specification 'S' with increased performance and high-level exhausts. Believed to be one of only five in the world. Restored at some point and still presenting well, the engine turns over with good compression. A rare opportunity to acquire the ultimate iteration of the MB250.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Adler MB250 quickly earned a reputation for advanced engineering and impressive performance, but it was the MB250 S that represented the pinnacle of the range. Regarded as the ‘works’ specification, the S model benefitted from increased power and its signature high-level exhaust pipes, giving it a purposeful appearance that set it apart from the standard machines.
- This example was first registered on 6th December 1955 and is accompanied by a continuation 'buff' logbook, recording its sale through Comerfords of Thames Ditton and later the London Motorcycle Centre in 1973. It was acquired by Terrence Donovan before being purchased by the late Robin Haigh in August 1999, providing an appealing and traceable ownership history.
- Restored at some time, the motorcycle remains in good overall condition, retaining the correct character and detailing expected of the S variant.
- The engine turns freely with compression, although the machine has not been used for a number of years and will require recommissioning before a return to the road.
- Rarely offered and highly regarded among collectors, this is a superb opportunity to acquire the definitive MB250 — a technically interesting, historically important German sporting motorcycle from the golden era of post-war design.
- Offered with V5C, expired MOT certificates and tax discs.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 855
- Make
- ADLER
- Model
- MB250 S
- Registration Number
- 725 JGH
- Frame Number
- 309534
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 23 February due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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