BMW R25 / 3 1955 motorcycle photo press photograph factory model photo

Description

A superb and rare image of the 250cc
B.M.W. R 25/3
which was in production in
1955
.
The BMW single cylinder machines formed a very successful and interesting model line for the famous Bavarian motorcycle factory. BMW started up motorcycle production again after World War II in 1948. Their first model to be produced was the BMW R24 single. BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) introduced the first motorcycle under its name, the R32, in 1923. The end of World War II found BMW in ruins. Its plant outside of
Munich
was destroyed by Allied bombing. The
Eisenach
facility was not. After the war the terms of
Germany
's surrender forbade BMW from manufacturing motorcycles. When the ban on the production of motorcycles was lifted in Allied controlled
Western Germany
, BMW had to start from scratch. There were no plans, blueprints, or schematic drawings because they were all in
Eisenach
. Company engineers had to use surviving pre-war motorcycles to copy the bikes. The first post-war BMW motorcycle in
Western Germany
, a R24 was produced in 1948. The R24 was based on the pre-war R23, and was the only postwar West German BMW with no rear suspension.
BMW introduced the R25 model, with plunger rear suspension, in 1950. The last of the plunger models, the
BMW R25/3
, was introduced in 1953 and is visible on the photo that the winner of this auction will receive!
The image has a nice large
non period
photo - ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 cm
x 30 cm), perfect the way it is, perfect for framing as well!
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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