1955 Nimbus Type 'C' Special, 750cc, 22hp, SOHC Inline 4 Cylinder Shaft Drive Vintage Motorcycle. Matching Engine & Frame numbers 12990 appears with a Danish Number Plate. Mileage 34,254 Kilometers.
Nimbus was launched in 1919 by Fisker & Nielsen of Copenhagen Denmark. The majority of surviving Nimbuses are the Model C, which was made from 1934 to 1959. The engine is an SOHC inline 4-cylinder, 746 cc, generating 22 hp, and known as the “bumblebee” due to its exhaust note.
It was the first motorcycle ever manufactured with telescopic front forks, although only by a couple of years before the German BMW. It is also an original ‘hard-tail’ with the rear suspension consisting of either coilsprings or rubber straps on the seat mounts. e reason for this is these motorcycles have a direct shaft drive—no chain or belt.
The most notable thing about these bikes however, is the fact that the engine has no valve covers. This means that as the engine is running one can actually follow the movement of the 8 intake and exhaust valves, springs and rocker arms. The motorcycle can reach speeds of 75mph when geared for solo riding and about 55-60 mph when geared for a sidecar.
There are still over 4,000 Nimbuses registered in Denmark today, not including the ones not registered for the road. It is estimated that at least 7,000 to 8,000 of these old classic bikes are still in existence around the world today. It is a great testament to the durability of these 50 to 75 year old motorcycles and one of the reasons Nimbus owners are passionate about riding and maintaining these great Danish bikes.
Being Sold By Order of The High Court Enforcement Officer without Keys and Documents.
Buyer's Premium:
15%
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NO VAT ON THIS LOT
Location:
Sidcup, Kent