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LOT 337

1979 BMW 785cc R80/7 Project Registration no. DRC 688T Frame no. 6030330 Engine no. 6030330

Sold for £1,035 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 337

1979 BMW 785cc R80/7 Project
Registration no. DRC 688T Frame no. 6030330 Engine no. 6030330

1979 BMW 785cc R80/7 Project
Registration no. DRC 688T
Frame no. 6030330
Engine no. 6030330

BMW's first 'R80' (nominally 800cc) model was the R80/7 introduced in 1977. Like its 750cc R75/7 predecessor, the R80/7 was powered by BMW's traditional air-cooled flat-twin engine coupled to low-maintenance shaft final drive transmission. Engineered to BMW's customarily high standards, the R80/7 was far from cheap and at £1,999 (in 1978) cost around 40% more than Yamaha's similarly shaft-driven XS750 tourer.

Currently displaying a total of 39,366 miles on the odometer, this partly dismantled R80/7 was purchased in the 1990s in running condition from a dealer in Nottingham. The machine was used for some years before mechanical issues meant it had to be taken off the road. It should be noted that various components have been removed or are loosely fitted, and that the machine's mechanical condition is not known. Sold on account of the vendor's ill health, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C document. Prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition, completeness, and originality of the Lot.

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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.

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