
LOT 360
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1959 DKW RT175 Registration no. MMN-866-A (Isle of Man) Frame no. 45592690 Engine no. 47076630 (see text)
Sold for £2,300 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 360
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1959 DKW RT175
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1959 DKW RT175
Registration no. MMN-866-A (Isle of Man)
Frame no. 45592690
Engine no. 47076630 (see text)
1959 DKW RT175
Registration no. MMN-866-A (Isle of Man)
Frame no. 45592690
Engine no. 47076630 (see text)
One of DKWs last introductions immediately prior to WW2 was the immensely influential RT125, which was manufactured post-war by Harley-Davidson as the Model 'S' and BSA as the Bantam. DKW themselves recommenced production of the RT125 in 1949, and in February 1951 introduced an enlarged derivative, the RT200, followed by the RT250 and RT175, the latter a new arrival in the autumn of 1953.
Originally registered in the UK as 'SRD 816', this DKW RT175 comes with its original logbook showing that Stocker & Sheppard Limited of Reading sold it new to a Mr George Smith of Streatley, Berkshire, who was still the recorded keeper in 2004 (the logbook records an engine change in 1976). The accompanying old-style V5C document shows that the DKW had only one private owner from new until at least June 2004 when that document was issued. Apparently, the immediately preceding owner bought the unrestored machine in 2008 from the original owner, who had used it until a few years previously, and then went through and rewired/replaced what was needed. Restored throughout and very nicely presented today, the DKW was later registered in the Isle of Man as 'MMN-866-A' while owned by Tony. Also on file are two original instruction manuals; two expired MoTs; and a quantity of miscellaneous paperwork.
Offered with key
Originally registered in the UK as 'SRD 816', this DKW RT175 comes with its original logbook showing that Stocker & Sheppard Limited of Reading sold it new to a Mr George Smith of Streatley, Berkshire, who was still the recorded keeper in 2004 (the logbook records an engine change in 1976). The accompanying old-style V5C document shows that the DKW had only one private owner from new until at least June 2004 when that document was issued. Apparently, the immediately preceding owner bought the unrestored machine in 2008 from the original owner, who had used it until a few years previously, and then went through and rewired/replaced what was needed. Restored throughout and very nicely presented today, the DKW was later registered in the Isle of Man as 'MMN-866-A' while owned by Tony. Also on file are two original instruction manuals; two expired MoTs; and a quantity of miscellaneous paperwork.
Offered with key
Footnotes
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.
All lots are 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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