1938 BMW R-Series

Condition:	Used
Year:	1938
Mileage:	111
Exterior Color:	Black
Manufacturer:	Bmw
Engine Size (cc):	500
Model:	R-Series
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type:	Sport Touring
Vehicle Title:	Clear
:	“Used needs total overhaul and restoration process.”
Price:	US $21,490.00
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BMWR51 1938 matching number barn find! Thisbike was barn find discovered in July 2017 near the small town of Paso de losToros, Uruguay.FULL STORY AND DISCOVERY OF THE BIKE IN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE "RETROMOTORTEILE"
Paso delos Toros History:Thecity is located on the north bank of Río Negro and on Route 5,about 140 kilometres (87 mi) south-southwest of Tacuarembó,the capital of the department, and about 66 kilometres (41 mi) north of Durazno,the capital of Durazno Department and 250 (156 mi) kilometers fromUruguayan capital city Montevideo
BMW R51 discovery and research:Severalmonths ago we published completely restored BMW R5 1937, this bike was soldto the UK. After this guy  phoned usbecause he saw our telephone on ebay listing and argued that he owns acompletely original BMW R51 from 1938 stored near the city of Paso de los TorosUruguay for more than 25 years, immediately we asked engine chassis numbersand pictures from the bike. Several days after this call, he sent us picturesand engine (504062) chassis (508284) numbers, immediately we sent this numberto BMW group archive Germany and what we discovered was awesome:
Dear Mr Brum,

Thank you for your email.

The BMW 51 frame No. 508284, engine No. 504062 was manufactured on August22nd, 1938 and delivered on November 27th, 1938 to the BMW dealer WernerHamburg.

We hope this information is helpful for you.
Yours sincerely,
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BMW Group
Archiv, Sammlung, Classic Brand Management 
AK-50
Historischer Informationsdienst
Moosacher Str. 66
80809 München

Postanschrift:
80788 München

Web: http://www.bmwgroup.com
Asan important remark to the matching number conclusion is that this bike arrivedUruguay by Werner Hamburg, well known dealer during that time for exporting BMWbikes to Uruguay. Immediatelywhen we received this email we arrange trip to Paso de los Toros to see andtry to buy this bike. Duringthe cold winter morning of 17/07/2017 at 9am we departure to Paso de los Toros,the owner of the bike told us that the bike was not in the town of Paso de losToros, it was near the city (around 8km – 5mi) in farm, will try to explainthe relationship of Uruguayan farms and BMW´s during country´s golden era,1905-1945.
Uruguay during 1905-1945 – TheGolden Era:Uruguay(country) (Spanish República Oriental del Uruguay), republic in east centralSouth America, second smallest country on the continent, bounded on the northby Brazil, on the east by Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by theAtlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata, and on the west by Argentina. TheUruguay River forms the entire western boundary. The area of Uruguay is 176,215sq km (68,037 sq mi). Montevideo is the country's capital, chief port, andeconomic center.Unlikemost South American nations, Uruguay has population that is largely ofEuropean origin, and no remaining indigenous people. They came chiefly fromSpain, Italy, France and Germany, although after World War II (1939-1945) someimmigrants arrived from eastern and central Europe. During1905-1940 administrations marked period of greatest progress. Uruguayinitiated the social welfare system codified in the Uruguayan constitution. Fromthen on, Uruguay's social programs, funded primarily by earnings of beef andwool in foreign markets, gave Uruguay the sobriquet "Switzerland of SouthAmerica."Uruguayreached the peak of it economic prosperity thanks to WWI, WWII and the KoreanWar, when it reached the highest per capita income in Latin America. Uruguayanfarmers supplied beef, wool and leather to the Allied armies. During thisgolden era mostly of the richest farmers import directly from Europe or USAvery important motorcycles such as: BMW, Zundapp, Indian, Harley-Davidson,Henderson, Norton, Triumph, Ariel, Guzzi and several other rarities.
BMW R51 1938 engine (504062) /chassis (508284):
Thisbike have the engine number 504062 and chassis number is 508284. Cylinder headsare marked 504062, marked with original Bmw stamping and matching with engineblock. Cylinders are both marked 504062 matching with engine block too.According to BMW archive: The BMW 51 frame No. 508284, engine No. 504062 was manufacturedon August 22nd, 1938 and delivered on November 27th, 1938 to the BMW dealerWerner Hamburg.Overallcondition of the bike is exceptional and very original, this is one of the mostoriginal R51 we saw, and we can highlight the following details:Engine: All matching, cylinder headscovers are original ones marked 254, Rockers are original ones marked 254 withoriginal valve springs, ignition front cover is original one too marked 254too! Dynamo is Bosch with original clamp, upper support to frame is theoriginal one too. Amal-Fischer original carburettors still installed (needrebuild, both lungs are missing and one of them is welded over the upper screw,air filter breather still installed and original.Gearbox: Perfect overall condition, gearshift lever is perfectly working and shift all gears, kick lever is working tooand once you kick it gearbox moves lightly. Drive shaft output coupling includedas well as clutch mechanisms. Drive shaft is included but have some minormodifications.Differentialunit: 100% original andworking.Chassisand accessories:There are some highlights of originality over here, frame is in really perfectmint condition, we can see original battery support in mint condition, and bothfenders are original ones, front one till have the original license platesupport, rear one is totally original with original tail section hinge (somerust over this fender end). Gasoline tank is original and it’s perfectlypreserved, seems that in the past somebody tried to paint it because is stillwith red old primer, original fuel cock and Bmw emblems included, we can findonly minor modification in the gas tank cap hole and tool box door. Fronthead light is the original one with correct supports to font fork. OriginalBosch horn installed, seat and seat mechanism is included, seat spring is missing,handlebar is not the original as well as one of the bar supports, the other isthe original. Rear suspension is totally original and preserved. Front fork isperfectly original with correct covers and suspension bottles. Central stand ismissing.


Cylinder head R.H marked 504062.
Cylinder head L.H marked 504062.

L.H cylinder marked 504062.
R.H cylinder marked 504062.

Original valve covers both marked 254 with BMW logo.

Ignition cover marked 254 with BMW logo-

Original valve springs and rockers all marked 245.

Original Bosch Horn marked.

Original front fender with original metal insert.
Original Documentation:
Originallast documentation of the bike is dated 1991 (car and motorcycles documents inUruguay are updated every 10 years, this is the last document update), thisproves that bike was licenced in Canelones Department (100km from Montevideocapital city) before stored in Paso de los Toros city. Engine number is stampedin this documentation as well as last owner before the las owner named“Elisendo Martinez Alvarez”, we don´t know nothing about him.

Original documentation showingoriginal engine number 504062.

Original documentation showingthe name Elisendo Martinez Alvarez last owner who runs this bike.
Wecan send more pictures, videos and information if required.
SHIPPING

• We are selling this bike INCOTERM: "Ex-Works" - we can provide shipping and all paper works assistance.• If you don´t have forwarder company we can provide one.

PAYMENT 
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• Bank transfer (all charges have to be paid by the buyer) we will provide bank details.
• Payment must be completed within 72Hs after the purchase.




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