1955 Victoria V35 Bergmeister
Frame no. 35/3462 Engine no. 35/3462

Collectors' Motorcycles Online|8 July 2021, 13:00 PDT|Los Angeles

1955 Victoria V35 Bergmeister
Frame no. 35/3462
Engine no. 35/3462

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Founded in Nürnberg, Germany in 1886, bicycle-maker Victoria added motorcycle manufacturing to its portfolio towards the end of the 19th Century. The firm used proprietary engines initially before acquiring the means to make its own in the late 1920s. Small-capacity two-strokes formed the mainstay of production immediately after WW2 and then in 1951 Victoria announced its first four-stroke model of the post-war era: the V35 Bergmeister (Mountain Master) though a lengthy and expensive development process mean that deliveries were delayed for a couple of years. Designed by Richard Küchen, the V35 was powered by a transversely mounted v-twin engine, and featured shaft final drive, and an unusual four-speed, chain-and-sprockets transmission (there are no gears in the 'gearbox') an arrangement Küchen had used while employed by Zündapp in the early 1930s. Modern for the times, the V35 boasted plunger rear suspension, a telescopic front fork, and excellent full-width alloy brakes.

Offered from a Washington State based motorcycle collection, this beautiful V35 has undergone a comprehensive restoration in recent years. Paint, chrome and brightwork is in lovely condition, and the large V-twin engine stands out thanks to re-chromed cylinder heads, fresh exhaust pipes and obviously, its stunning design. It is to be noted that the engine number stamped area appears to have been tampered with. This impressive Victoria V35 Bergmeister if offered with an original German service manual as well as various original leaflets and a translated shop manual.

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