1956 BMW R-Series, Black

1956 BMW R69, Engine/Frame No. 652213 Matching Numbers Survivor
This is a rare, early R69, built in 1955, with single-cross spoke pattern wheels and hubs, Eber tail light, and other details only found in the first few years of the R50 - R60 - R69 /2 series BMWs.
It's truly a survivor, and nothing has ever really been done to it apart from recovering the dual seat, adding a vintage side stand, and generally just keeping it running for almost 70 years! It's been through a few scrapes in it's life, but it starts easily and runs.
This R69 was originally sold by Stan's Cycle Shop in Doylestown, PA. Stan's tag is still there, riveted to the front mudguard, which is a nice little artifact. It was titled as a 1956. In the 50s, it was very common for motorcycles to be titled with the year of sale, instead of model year or year of manufacture. So that's why it is titled as a 1956 R69 even though it was built in the spring of 1955.
As you can see from the photos, at some point (prior to my ownership), the bike hit the dirt/pavement on the right hand side, evident from the rash on the headlight bucket, front mudguard, and right side valve cover. The right hand headlight "ear" is also cracked and bent where it is bolted to the fork. If you wanted to fix that, you'd have to bend it back into shape and weld it. I have done zero cosmetic work on this bike, since that never got in the way of my riding and enjoying it. It definitely has the survivor look. As they say, it's only original once! However, mostly everything is there and correct. It has a re-covered Schorsch-Meyer dual seat, which most US spec /2 bikes were sold with originally as an extra charge accessory (despite the many restored bikes you see on the internet with the solo seat). I have another Schorsch-Meyer dual seat in rough shape that I'll include with the bike. It needs new foam and re-covering, but it still has the metal tag, piping, strap, and aluminum trim for restoration.

I have owned this bike for the last 22 years. I have no knowledge of its prior mechanical history, so I have to assume that the engine has never been opened up and the oil slingers have never been serviced. I would highly recommend that whoever acquires this bike next should service the oil slingers. If you know these bikes, you know about this. If you don't know these bikes, there's ton of info written on the internet about oil slingers. Replacing the slingers requires a tear-down of the engine, which requires some special tools. Personally, I'd recommend taking it to an experienced mechanic who has the tools and knows what to do, and can identify any other issues with the engine once it's opened up. The only thing really missing from the bike is the key to the tank glove box and fork lock which I misplaced several years ago. Replacement lock cylinders and keys are available.
The bike is located in Arcadia, CA. Buyer is responsible for arranging pick-up and transport.
Feel free to ask any questions. I'm happy to show the bike in person.