c.1927 Flottweg 183cc Type III FK

Frame no. 30182 Engine no. 30182

Footnotes

"The Otto works produced Flottweg machines; the Otto name was used mainly in the late 1920s, when the factory built machines with 293cc and 198cc sv JAP engines." – Tragatsch.
Munich-based Otto-Werke built Flottweg motorcycles from 1921 to 1937 when the factory was sold to BMW. The first Flottweg-branded products were 119cc engines for bicycle attachment. These were followed by the company's own overhead-valve models and then JAP-powered 198cc and 346cc OHV machines from 1928 to 1931. After a break in production, the firm returned with their own 198cc OHV models. Powered by an overhead-valve engine somewhat similar in appearance to that of the AJS 'Big Port', the Flottweg Type III was built in two engine capacities: 169cc (F) and 183cc (FK), the former from 1923 to 1927 and the latter from 1926 to 1929.

An older restoration, this Flottweg lightweight was purchased from a Berthold Colberg in 1986. The bill of sale is on file and the machine also comes with a magazine article, various photographs, some photocopied technical literature, and a Flottweg Werk letter to a previous owner (1972). It should be noted that the battery and rear chain guard have been removed, it is assumed for some remedial work.


Anciennement restaurée, cette moto légère Flottweg a été acquise auroès de Berthold Colberg en 1986. La facture figure au dossier et la machine est accompagnée d'un article de magazine, de diverses photosgraphies, de textes techniques en photocopie et d'une lettre de Flottweg Werk à un précédent propriétaire (1972). On notera que la batterie et le carter de chaîne secondaire ont été déposés probablement pour une réparation.


It should be noted that these vehicles have either been on display in the museum or kept in store since Peter and Ulrike passed away. Their present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, perspective bidders must satisfy themselves with regards to their condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.

On notera que depuis le décès de Peter et d'Ulrike ces véhicules ont été maintenus en exposition dans le musée ou entreposés. L'état actuel réel des mécaniques est inconnu et les éventuels acquéreurs devront s'assurer par eux-mêmes de la condition, de l'intégrité, de l'authenticité et autres points relatifs à la qualité des machines avant de porter leurs enchères.