Automobilia Ladenburg

Marcel Seidel Auctions

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No. 1777 FERRARI
1925 Paris Motor Show, original black-and-white photograph (by Dott. Ferruccio Testi), Enzo Ferrari, Antonio Ascari, and Renzo Orlandi examining the Alfa Romeo Tipo RM chassis, 12x17 cm

No. 1778 FERRARI
1934 French Grand Prix, original black-and-white photograph (one-two-three finish), the Scuderia Ferrari team—Achille Varzi, Louis Chiron, and Felice Trossi—at the wheel of the Alfa Romeo P3 in the "parc fermé"; beautiful photo, 17 x 23.5 cm

No. 1779 ALFA ROMEO
1933 Monaco Grand Prix, original black-and-white factory photo, Rudolf Caracciola in an Alfa Romeo P3, stamped "Soc. An. Alfa Romeo" on the back, 18x24 cm

No. 1780 THE ESTATE OF HANS ESCOFIER
A collection of more than 50 items from the estate of Hans Escofier, who won the Victoria 600 cm race, including numerous documents such as a certificate commemorating the 1922 Bad Ködelberg mountain test drive; Winner’s ribbon “To the Winner—Solitude Race 1924”; a very rare program booklet from the 1927 International Klausen Race; numerous letters from the early 1930s, including, for example, a letter from the ADAC regarding the awarding of the golden ADAC badge; 14 original black-and-white photographs of Hans Escofier in the 1920s riding a Victoria 600cc, with and without a sidecar; 18 pins and brooches, mostly enameled, including Victoria (VCNF), Nuremberg Automobile Club, ADAC Gau XA, Nuremberg Motorcycle Club ADAC 1905–1930, 1926 Ruselberg Race, etc.; Klausen Race pin; 55 badges, including the 1925 Ködelberg Hill Climb, the 1930 Würgauer Hill Climb, the 1926 Jiloviste Hill Climb, 1928 German Motorcycle Grand Prix “Official,” 1927 Würgau Hill Climb, 1924 Solitude Race (1st Place), 1925 Ratisbona Hill Climb, Kesselberg Hill Climb 1931, Würgau Hill Climb 1926 (Best Time—Motorcycles with Sidecars), ADAC Airplane Chase 1931 featuring a Mercedes-Benz with a supercharger, Ruselberg Hill Climb 1926, 1928 Ködelberg Hill Climb (official), 1930 International Kesselberg Hill Climb, 1929 Zipserberg Hill Climb...etc. Traditional badges of Bavarian industry in their original case, along with a Medal of Merit from the Bavarian Industrialists’ Association, a gold ADAC pin for 40 years of membership, etc.—a wonderful collection that is well worth viewing

No. 1781
Hand-signed original black-and-white photograph of the opening scene of the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix, signed by Juan Manuel Fangio and Jose Froilan Gonzales, with the imprint "F. Picedi Monte Carlo," 18x24 cm

No. 1782 FERRARI
Original black-and-white photograph of Enzo Ferrari at the 1952 Mille Miglia, 18x24 cm

No. 1783 ANNA MARIA DE FILIPPIS
A 2-piece collection, including a hand-signed letter from Anna Maria de Filippis, dated Naples, November 20, 1957, and a signed bank check dated 1953

No. 1784 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express Model 81 women's sports bike, frame number "1095323," with F&S Torpedo hub, front caliper brake, leather saddle, luggage rack, frame height 55 cm

No. 1785 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1960s, Express Model 285 women's bicycle, with VDO speedometer, Zweirad-Union AG bell, Wittkop saddle, front and rear rim brakes, lighting system, and luggage rack; frame height 55 cm

No. 1786 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express Model 51 women's bicycle, frame number "1045451," with dynamo lighting system, front rim brake, and leather saddle; frame height 54 cm

No. 1787 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1958, Express folding bike, “75 Years” anniversary design, dynamo lighting system, and tool box; frame height 55 cm

No. 1788 VICTORIA WORKS
circa 1960s, Victoria women's bicycle, frame number presumably "1890122," with F&S Torpedo hub gears, Zweirad-Union bell, leather saddle, and tool box; frame height 55 cm

No. 1789 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1962, Express “Alvia” Model 287 D women’s sports bike, frame number “2143488,” with tool bag, frame height 55 cm, pedals available separately

No. 1790 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express Model 54 men’s racing bike, frame number “1079703,” with F&S Torpedo gearshift, Weinmann brake, Express/VDO speedometer with odometer, Express leather saddle, frame height 50 cm

No. 1791 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women's bicycle, frame number "677," with F&S Torpedo hub and stamp brake, frame height 55 cm

No. 1792 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women's bicycle with a double-tube frame, frame number "982460," featuring an F&S hub, caliper brake, and leather saddle; frame height 55 cm

No. 1793 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1958, Express Model 82 men's racing bike, frame number illegible, frame height 55 cm

No. 1794 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1962, Express Model 284 D men's racing bike, frame number “2198387,” with Sachs frame-mounted gears and tool box, frame height 55 cm

No. 1795 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1962, Express “Alvia” Model 287 D women’s sports bike, frame number “175081,” with Wittkop leather saddle and tool box, frame height 55 cm

No. 1796 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1958, Express Model 81 women’s sports bike, frame number “1118044,” with F&S Torpedo three-speed gearshift, Express bell, Wittkop leather saddle, spoke pattern, and tool box; frame height 55 cm; also includes a second set of spokes and a separate rim without a tire, featuring an F&S hub

No. 1797 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women's bicycle, frame number "1080408," with F&S Torpedo three-speed gearshift and Wittkop saddle, frame height 55 cm, pedal damaged—broken piece present

No. 1798 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women's bicycle, frame number "993133," with Sachs Jet hub, caliper brake, Meoper leather saddle, and air pump; frame height 55 cm

No. 1799 WALHALLA
circa 1970s, Walhalla folding bike, no visible frame number, with F&S Torpedo hub and “BV”-stamped folding hinge, Union lamp, frame height 48 cm

No. 1800 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express professional rider model road bike, frame number “657390,” with Shimano frame-mounted derailleur, Weinmann Type 810 rim brakes, chain lube, GEWU Extra spoke lock, and Lohmann leather saddle; frame height 55 cm

No. 1801 EXPRESS WORKS
1955, Express men's bicycle, frame number "949699," with F&S Torpedo three-speed gearshift, Express speedometer, and leather saddle; frame height 55 cm; includes original proof of purchase from 1955

No. 1802 EXPRESS WORKS
approx. 1960s, Express Model V 130 “Huckepack” folding bike, frame number “2209689,” with F&S Torpedo three-speed gearshift, Weinmann Junior brakes, and Zweirad-Union bell, frame height 55 cm

No. 1803 EXPRESS WORKS
circa early 1950s, Express men's sports bike, frame number “933153,” with F&S hub, Sepper leather saddle, and “BRRV 1883 e.V.” badge, frame height 55 cm

No. 1804 EXPRESS WORKS
ca. 1958, Express Model V women's touring bike, frame number "1109820," with Express leather saddle, caliper brake, and leather tool bag; frame height 55 cm; pedals available separately

No. 1805 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express Model 54 men's racing bike, frame number "1031149," with F&S hub and Comfeld leather saddle, frame height 55 cm

No. 1806 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express Model V women's touring bike, frame number "1053174," with a Wittkop leather saddle and caliper brake, frame height 55 cm

No. 1807 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women's touring bike, frame number "979723," with Express bell, coaster brake, and Illertissen leather saddle, frame height 55 cm

No. 1808 EXPRESS WORKS
circa 1950s, Express women’s touring bike, frame number “922025,” with coaster brake, Berko dynamo and headlight, Lepper Elasco leather saddle, Express bell, and leather tool bag, frame height 55 cm

No. 1809 EXPRESS WERKE / ZWEIRAD-UNION AG
circa 1960s, Express Type 286 F men's racing bike, No. “23033,” with F&S Torpedo three-speed gearshift, Weinmann rim brakes, VDO speedometer with odometer, Wittkop saddle, tool box, and air pump; frame height 55 cm

No. 1810 HERCULES
ca. 1978–1982, Hercules “Cavallo” touring bike, with Weinmann “Symetric” brakes and a Fichtel & Sachs Torpedo three-speed hub and shifter; frame height when extended: max. 67 cm

No. 1811 HERCULES
ca. 1978–1982, Hercules “Cavallo” touring bike, with Weinmann “Symetric” brakes, Fichtel & Sachs Torpedo three-speed hub and shifter, tool bag and air pump, as well as the original blank Hercules warranty card; frame height when unfolded: max. 67 cm

No. 1812 HERCULES
ca. 1978–1982, Hercules “Cavallo” touring bike, with Weinmann “Symetric” brakes and Fichtel & Sachs Torpedo three-speed hub and shifter, frame height when extended: max. 67 cm, paint residue on the saddle, pedals sold separately

No. 1813
Set of 4, ca. 1930s–1960s, consisting of three Express women’s bicycles and one Hercules women’s bicycle; including an Express Model V2 with a loose saddle and a Hercules with frame number “718868”; each with a frame height of approx. 55 cm, some heavily weathered and incomplete

No. 1814
Set of 4, ca. 1930s–1960s, consisting of three men’s/touring bikes and one road bike, including a Victoria with a VDO speedometer and coaster brake, as well as an Express with a leather tool bag and a Derby leather saddle; Frame heights approx. 55 cm each, road bike approx. 58 cm; some are heavily weathered and incomplete

No. 1815 EXPRESS WORKS
Set of 6, ca. 1950s–1970s, consisting of six Express women’s and men’s bicycles in various models, including the Express Model 281; some with leather saddles, lights, and luggage racks; varying conditions; frame heights 42 & 55 cm; heavily weathered

No. 1816 EXPRESS WORKS
Set of 3, ca. 1950s, consisting of three Express women’s bicycles, frame numbers “925466,” “928792,” and “1096491,” each with a stamp brake, frame heights approx. 55 cm each, some with heavy patina

No. 1817 OPEL
1910, Opel men's bicycle model No. 10, with original license plate, deep black paint and nickel-plated lettering, as well as stamped brake, spare tubes on luggage rack, air pump, frame number 32630, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 99cm, frame height 60cm - The model No. 10 was one of the early numbered men's bicycles in the Opel range of the pre-war period. Around 1910, Opel offered a wide range of models with numbered versions, which differed mainly in terms of equipment and price and were mainly designed as robust touring and everyday bicycles

No. 1818 OPEL
1920s, Opel ladies' bicycle, completely unrestored and complete including tires, with beige beam head, Naumann saddle, carbide lamp, F&S torpedo hub, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 104cm, frame height 53cm - Opel advertised special ladies' bicycles with low step-through as early as 1920, which were intended to make it easier to get on and off the bike and were designed as elegant everyday bicycles for women

No. 1819 OPEL
1930s, Opel Doppelstabil ladies' bicycle with gooseneck, unrestored original condition, beautiful lines, Continental balloon tires, stamped brakes, Scharlach dynamo, F&S torpedo hub, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 102cm, frame height 54cm - The designation "Doppelstabil" refers to a reinforced frame construction within the Opel bicycle range of the 1930s, the models were produced as comfort-oriented touring bicycles

No. 1820 OPEL
1930s, Opel ZR III track bike Doppelstabil, fully restored, rare, incl. contemporary helmet (inside "E. Köhler") and rider's gloves, with Brooks pedal loops, Lohmann saddle, BSA chainring, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 58cm - The designation "ZR" was used by Opel for racing and track bike models; such bicycles were designed for use on race tracks and were characterized by particularly rigid frames and sporty geometry. Models with the additional designation "Doppelstabil" had a reinforced frame construction to increase stability under sporting loads

No. 1821 OPEL
1930s, Opel ladies' bicycle "Blauschild", completely restored, with stamp brake, Nirona lighting, leather tool bag, Opel saddle, Trumpf bicycle net/skirt guard, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 100cm, frame height 53cm - The term "Blauschild" is used in the collector's environment for certain Opel bicycles of the 1930s and refers to corresponding steering head plates of this period

No. 1822 OPEL
1925-1926, Opel ZR III prototype, special technical feature by securing the bottom bracket via double clamping screws in the frame - not as usual with counter ring and external thread on the left side, with Lohmann saddle, wheels with wooden rims, double bottle cage with Opel eye. external thread on the left side, with Lohmann saddle, wheels with wooden rims, double bottle cage with Opel eye, black enamel paintwork, Opel saddlebag, air pump, very rare, tire diameter 68 cm, handlebar height 92 cm, frame height 56 cm - The ZR III racing model was one of the top sporty models in Opel bicycle production in the 1920s and was developed for endurance and track racing. Early versions show design differences to later production bikes and are now considered particularly rare and sought-after examples of the brand's early racing bike technology

No. 1823 OPEL
1927, Opel ZR III ladies' bicycle, absolute rarity, two bicycles known worldwide, probably designed by a factory employee on the basis of a ZR-III racing frame from the production of the Opel works in Rüsselsheim, never listed in official Opel bicycle catalogs, with "Opelauge" bottle cage, BSA chainring, F&S Torpedo hub, Helios wooden rims as well as contemporary rider helmet and rider gloves, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 56cm - ZR-III racing bikes were designed as diamond frames as standard and built for use in road and track cycling

No. 1824 OPEL
1927, Opel ZR III professional rider model, complete and in very good condition, with double bottle cage with Opel eye, folding oiler, wooden rims, Lohmann saddle, chainring with Opel eye, saddlebag, F&S torpedo hub, air pump, incl. Opel bicycle cap, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 95cm, frame height 56cm - The ZR III model was one of the racing bikes with which riders from the Opel racing department took part in numerous national and international competitions in the 1920s