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Item:1970 BMW R-Series R50/5 "Slash 5"
1970 BMW R-Series R50/5 "Slash 5"
BMW R50 5296 ORIGINAL MILES 1970 Museum Quality NM RareResearch 1970 BMW R-Series
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Ended:Nov 04, 200921:52:37 PST
Bid history:21 bids
Winning bid:US $5,500.00
Payment:
Deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 3 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Hollywood, California, United States

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Item number:250521738365
Item condition:Used
Sells to:Worldwide
This vehicle is eligible for up to $50,000 in Vehicle Purchase Protection
Last updated on 11:34:38 PM PST, Nov 03, 2009 View all revisions
1970 BMW R-Series R50/5 "Slash 5"
Title: BMW R50 5296 ORIGINAL MILES 1970 Museum Quality NM Rare
Mileage: 5,496 miles
Location: Hollywood, California
Vehicle Information
VIN: 2900586
Warranty: No
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc): 500Type: Sport bikeExterior color: White

BMW R50 5296 ORIGINAL MILES 1970 Museum Quality NM Rare
Vehicle Description

Rare Limited Edition 1970 BMW R50/5 500cc, of 7000 made, in White & Black. All original motorcycle with Matching Frame & Engine Numbers. Brand spanking new Owner's Manual (see picture).  Georgous Bike! The Pictures are with a cheap camera. It 100 times better in person! I've included my 1970 California Original Plate, in excellent condition, worth nearly $100 alone (see picture)! I'm moving to a smaller house with a nagging wife... hence reason for selling =( Its either the wife or the bike!  Give it a good home. Please ask all questions before buying this beauty, not afterwards! You will not be dissappointed.

 

This bike will only go up in value =)  Bid to win, don't let someone using "sniper" or last minute bidding take your beautiful prize away at the very last few seconds of the auction!

Odometer Reading: 5,496 ORIGINAL miles 

VIN / Engine Number: 2900586
Matching Frame / Engine Number: Yes


This Motorcycle originally belonged to the Orlando Motor Sports Museum.  This motorcycle remains in its ALL ORIGINAL condition.  Sold "AS-IS" and requires buyer to pay for shipping; ONLY deposit by PayPal is accepted; balance via check/mo OR if want to use PayPal for balance, then 3% will be added to balance.

 

For more technical information:

http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/BMWR505.htm




On Oct-30-09 at 14:56:46 PDT, seller added the following information:

<<If you purchase this beauty with BUY IT NOW, I will pay for SHIPPING, but ONLY within the CONTINENTAL US!!>>


On Nov-03-09 at 23:34:38 PST, seller added the following information:

THIS MOTORCYCLE WITH THIS HISTORY AND SUCH LOW ORIGINAL MILES IS WELL WORTH OVER $6,000. THIS MOTORCYCLE BELONGED TO A COLLECTOR WITH OVER 250 MOTORCYCLES IN IS PRIVATE COLLECTION. MAKE YOUR BID YOUR BEST BID; THERE'S NO ROOM FOR REGRETS IF YOU LOSE THIS BEAUTY BY A DIFFERENCE OF A DOLLAR! GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY THIS UNIQUE AND RARE MOTORCYCLE.

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 Q: what's the seat height? thanks
A: hello, its about 35 inches from the ground to the top of the seat; the height of the seat itself is about 4 inches. hope that helps. good luck bidding.
Nov 04, 2009 
  
 Q: is the free shipping still available? what's cost of shipping? txs
A: free shipping is with BUY IT NOW $6,850; otherwise its at buyer's expense which depends on carrier you'll use. Local pick-up is also available and can be scheduled. Appreciate your interest, good luck on the... Continue reading
Nov 01, 2009 
 Q: sweet bike.. i had one just like it in black that was totaled about six years ago.. i've not seen one this clean until now.. i hope i'll be the new owner!! i've got the same issue with my wife! would you be... Continue reading
A: thank you and yes no problem i can do that for you but balance needs to paid by specified time otherwise your deposit will be forfeited. good luck.
Nov 01, 2009 
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