1955 NSU Special Max, 250cc, project. Registration number RX...

Hammer

£700

1955 NSU Special Max, 250cc, project. Registration number RXV 145. Frame number 251 OSB/55 1295620. Engine number 3215608 (please note the V5C has a different number).
Sold with the V5C and a service manuals.
Introduced during 1953 the Max was to become one of the most successful machines of the period and would influence many of the emerging manufacturers around the world, most notably Honda. The new models distinctive pressed steel frame, leading link forks and pivoted fork suspension were both effective and economical to produce, whilst the single cylinder four stroke engine offered a high level of performance for its capacity combined with exceptional reliability. The standard example which featured a twelve litre fuel tank and iron drum brakes was joined by the Spezial in 1954, distinguishable by the larger 14 litre fuel tank and alloy drum brakes fitted. Further development would result in high performance versions taking to the track, regularly winning at the highest level and the Supermax, featuring twin shock rear suspension.
RXV was owned by Stephen Thoma from Bradford from new, our vendor the project in 1989 and has never got around to dealing with it.