1978 BMW R100/7 MOTORCYCLE.*
1978 BMW R100/7 MOTORCYCLE.* West German, late 20th Century. Finished in black with white pinstriping, with a 980cc air-cooled, horizontally opposed twin-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, and enclosed shaft drive. Appears to be largely original, unrestored but may have had its sheet metal components repainted. Equipped with telescopic front forks, dual rear shock absorbers, chrome dual exhaust, two-up saddle, rear luggage rack, dual VDO-style instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer, and "1000cc" side covers. Frame number 6147022 matches engine number, 6147022. Odometer reads 39,695 miles (actual mileage unknown). VIN 6147022. Reported to run at time of cataloguing. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania). Cataloger's note: Introduced in 1976, BMW's /7 series continued the German manufacturer's tradition of air-cooled boxer engines and shaft-drive motorcycles, combining understated styling with an emphasis on durability and long-distance touring. The R100/7, with its 980cc opposed-twin engine and five-speed transmission, remains a popular choice among enthusiasts of vintage BMW motorcycles, commonly known as "airheads." This example comes from the collection of Jack Hentges, a longtime automobile and motorcycle enthusiast whose career included service as a U.S. Navy structural mechanic, aviation mechanic with United Airlines, and restoration work with Dale Adams Enterprises. *PLEASE NOTE: BIDDERS ON THIS LOT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AND ARRANGE PICKUP NO LATER THAN 11/10/26 IN ORDER TO AVOID A $150 TRANSFER FEE IN ADDITION TO OUR STANDARD STORAGE FEES.
[ translate ]1978 BMW R100/7 MOTORCYCLE.* West German, late 20th Century. Finished in black with white pinstriping, with a 980cc air-cooled, horizontally opposed twin-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, and enclosed shaft drive. Appears to be largely original, unrestored but may have had its sheet metal components repainted. Equipped with telescopic front forks, dual rear shock absorbers, chrome dual exhaust, two-up saddle, rear luggage rack, dual VDO-style instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer, and "1000cc" side covers. Frame number 6147022 matches engine number, 6147022. Odometer reads 39,695 miles (actual mileage unknown). VIN 6147022. Reported to run at time of cataloguing. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania). Cataloger's note: Introduced in 1976, BMW's /7 series continued the German manufacturer's tradition of air-cooled boxer engines and shaft-drive motorcycles, combining understated styling with an emphasis on durability and long-distance touring. The R100/7, with its 980cc opposed-twin engine and five-speed transmission, remains a popular choice among enthusiasts of vintage BMW motorcycles, commonly known as "airheads." This example comes from the collection of Jack Hentges, a longtime automobile and motorcycle enthusiast whose career included service as a U.S. Navy structural mechanic, aviation mechanic with United Airlines, and restoration work with Dale Adams Enterprises. *PLEASE NOTE: BIDDERS ON THIS LOT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AND ARRANGE PICKUP NO LATER THAN 11/10/26 IN ORDER TO AVOID A $150 TRANSFER FEE IN ADDITION TO OUR STANDARD STORAGE FEES.
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