Used 1965 DKW Classic / Vintage Motorcycle Hummel For Sale
- Nicknamed the "blechbanane" or "tin banana," it was sold under three brands as either the Victoria Spoetnik, the DKW Hummel or the Express Kavalier
- Frame no. 1151006872
- Engine no. 80301012620
- 50cc single-cylinder engine
- Original paint
- Includes original German papers from 1965 and USA papers
- In running condition
- The 1960s were an era of emerging youth fashion and style. Actor Sean Connery (aka James Bond) was teaching the boys how to drink martinis while designer Mary Quant was teaching the girls how to wear miniskirts and hot pants. Conventional design was being challenged everywhere, and an unlikely German moped, the Hummel, joined the Swinging Sixties party.
- It might have been part motorcycle and part moped, but its designers wanted it to be neither. Originally a utilitarian commuter that had been around since 1956, for 1961 the Hummel — German for bumblebee — was reinvented with futuristic body panels and a large cowling over the engine. They were hoping it would reinvent the styling of personal transport for an emerging youth market. In reality, it looked as fantastic as something out of the sci-fi television cartoon The Jetsons.Â
- Remember, this was the grand era of car design, which seemed to be influenced by what was going on in the space race. In the late 1950s, tailfins and swooping bodywork with pillarless doors and starburst logos were the bread and butter of the typical automotive design engineer. Look no further than the split rear window of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette to see how this spaceship design ethic had become seriously mainstream.
- Our DKW Hummel is a rare survivor. The paint and brightwork is all original. This motorcycle has not been restored, it is a testament to the care it received for over fifty years! She runs and rides as intended. Â call John for details. 770 447 6945 x 20
Blue Moon Cycle Inc
Detailed Specifications
- Condition Used
- Year 1965
- Make DKW
- Model Hummel
- Category Classic / Vintage
- Type Motorcycle
- Location Norcross, GA
- Price $11,000
Used 1965 DKW Classic / Vintage Motorcycle Hummel For Sale
Actual trade-in value is dependent upon an in-person inspection.
Blue Moon Cycle proudly offers some of the finest NEW Ural Sidecar, USED & VINTAGE motorcycles on the planet. In business for 31 years, we aim to please. We do our best to describe every motorcycle honestly and in full detail. That said all sales are final, no warranty is expressed unless given in writing. We offer shipping services worldwide. We also buy motorcycles and accept quality motorcycles on consignment, including collections & estates. Our showroom is in Norcross, GA.
Call 1-929-735-0220
Blue Moon Cycle proudly offers some of the finest NEW Ural Sidecar, USED & VINTAGE motorcycles on the planet. In business for 31 years, we aim to please. We do our best to describe every motorcycle honestly and in full detail. That said all sales are final, no warranty is expressed unless given in writing. We offer shipping services worldwide. We also buy motorcycles and accept quality motorcycles on consignment, including collections & estates. Our showroom is in Norcross, GA.
Call 1-929-735-0220
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