Post Sale Update: This Heinkel sold for $8,550 after 42 bids on eBay.
Heinkel started as a German aircraft manufacturer that found themselves without a product after the Allies banned them from making planes after World War II. They moved on to bicycles, a microcar, and scooters like the Tourist to help Germans who couldn’t afford a car but needed personal transportation.
When offered in markets outside of Germany, the Heinkel was marketed as an upscale scooter (pricier than a Vespa or Lambretta) that was well quipped – clock, luggage rack, spare wheel, steering lock, etc. In England it was called the Rolls-Royce of scooters, a dealer in Massachusetts called it the Cadillac of scooters. This specific example is from the 3rd generation (the 103 AO), which was built between 1955 and 1957. It was restored about 20 years ago and has been kept in excellent condition since. I wish every for sale listing was as well done as this one – I suggest you check it out just for the completeness of the photos and documentation. Or check it out because you want to buy a beautiful scooter/sidecar rig!
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