c.1953 Adler M200 & Steib Motorcycle Combination Frame no. 91788 Engine no. 91788

c.1953 Adler M200 & Steib Motorcycle Combination Frame no. 91788 Engine no. 91788 Please kindly note that this motorbike will be available for viewing by prior appointment in Dortmund: please contact eva.lengler@bonhams.com for booking. One of Germany's lesser known marques, Adler is best remembered for its advanced two-stroke motorcycles of the 1950s. Although designed as a road-going power unit, Adler's unitary construction air-cooled twin proved highly tuneable, enabling Adler-mounted privateers to achieve significant results in national-level road races and even the occasional international success. Interestingly, Yamaha is known to have studied an Adler MB250 before embarking on the design of its own 250cc twin. Sadly, the Adler company was taken over by Grundig in 1958 and its factory turned over to typewriter production. Offered here is an example of the Adler M200, an advanced design for its day built between 1952 and 1954. The machine is offered with various German registration papers. The engine turns over and there is a headlamp key present. Footnotes: Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing