1953 DKW RT250H Frame no. 48547304 Engine no. 48028620

1953 DKW RT250H Frame no. 48547304 Engine no. 48028620 For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website After the rigid-frame (and destined to be short lived) RT 250 had been displayed at the 1951 Frankfurt Show, production proper commenced with the plunger-suspended RT 250 H. The latter's rear suspension was better than many such designs, incorporating a strong 'compression' coil spring and a weaker 'rebound' spring, while rubber bump stops limited the maximum travel to approximately 40mm up/down. The telescopic front fork was unchanged from that of the RT 200. The RT 250's engine was essentially that of the RT 200, with the bore enlarged to 70mm from 62mm, while the gearbox was a three-speed unit. Other notable features included an enclosed rear drive chain and an aluminium shield surrounding the rear brake drum and sprocket. This DKW RT 250 H displays a total of 12,904 kilometres on the odometer and is believed to retain its original paintwork. Accompanying documentation includes a German Fahrzeugbrief (issued 1981) and an original operating instructions book, service booklet, and workshop manuals (x2). Cette DKW RT 250 H qui affiche au compteur 12 904 km serait encore dans sa peinture d'origine. La documentation jointe comprend un Fahrzeugbrief allemand (émis en 1981), un manuel d'utilisation original, un carnet d'entretien et des manuels d'atelier (x2). 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.