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1959 BMW R50 499cc

An original example of BMW's super reliable shaft-driven R50, matching numbers and in running order. Originally exported to Sweden, then Hungary, finally arriving with its current UK owner in 2016. UK-registered (Historic) on a correct dateless registration.

ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £6,000

+ 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

REG NUMBER
140 UYS

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

First introduced in 1955 as a Tourer, the R50 cemented BMW's post-war reputation as a builder of fast reliable tourers and continued in production until 1969
This bike was originally exported to Sweden and then found its way to Hungary, where it lived for many years before arriving in the UK in 2016
This matching-numbers, first-generation R50 has been owned for eight years by our vendor, its only UK owner
Described as running and riding very well and has formed part of his private collection
UK-registered on a correct dateless registration and is classed as 'Historic'
Current V5C present, along with a large folder of paperwork, from Sweden and Hungary and some UK receipts

SPECIFICATION

Make: BMW
Model: R50
Registration Number: 140 UYS
Frame Number: 559583
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: 559583

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Dan Towers
Motorcycle Consultant
07973 859602
dan@iconicauctioneers.com

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