1957 Adler Favorit 250cc and Steib LS200 Sidecar

The successor to the MB250, the Favorit featured an improved swinging-arm rear suspension and offered 16bhp and 73mph. Believed to have been restored at some stage. Fitted with a Steib LS200 sidecar this is a most attractive combination and will require recommissioning prior to active use.

ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £7,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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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

REG NUMBER
DSL 574

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Introduced as the replacement for the celebrated MB250, the Adler Favorit represented a clear step forward for Adler in the late 1950s. While retaining the marque’s advanced two-stroke engineering ethos, the Favorit benefitted from a revised frame incorporating an improved swinging-arm rear suspension, delivering enhanced stability and comfort. With a quoted output of 16bhp and a top speed of approximately 73mph, it was a capable and refined middleweight motorcycle for its day.
This 1957 example was acquired by Robin Haigh in 1999 and has been restored at some point during its life. Today it presents as an appealing and characterful machine, further enhanced by a Steib LS200 sidecar.
The accompanying history file includes a current V5C, a dating letter, and a selection of expired MOT certificates and tax discs, providing useful provenance and documentation.
Although the Adler has not been used for some time, it remains in good overall condition and will require recommissioning before returning to active road use.
A rare opportunity to acquire an Adler Favorit, complete with sidecar, offering distinctive engineering, period charm, and strong collector appeal.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 848
Make: ADLER
Model: MB250
Registration Number: DSL 574
Frame Number: 500339
MOT Expiry: Exempt

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1957 Adler Favorit 250cc and Steib LS200 Sidecar

1957 Adler Favorit 250cc and Steib LS200 Sidecar