1955 Maico Taifan very rare German Classic SOLD

Here we have a very rare German Motorcycle up for sale. This bike had a no expense spared restoration 8 years ago with new bearings throughout, new big-end bearings made by Alpha bearings, new rings, stainless spokes with alloy rims, new coils. The techinal stuff is as follows 400cc / 2 stroke twin/ 22 BHP 4 gears/ duplex chain drive in a oil bath. IT drive's like a very smooth turbine , with excellant suspension, the rear being adjustable to the load. A total of 41 'Taifan's' were sold in the UK. They were very expensive £280 !! only a Ariel square four or a 500/ 600 BMW being dearer!Now one downside is over the years the paint surfice laquer has developed small hairline cracks which are visible in certain light and angles.

These bikes are very rare! only ever seen 2 come up for sale in the past 20 odd years, both of those were in Germany. it's in fine running order and taxed so be quick and enjoy the summer on a eye catching machine

The restoration of this bike can be seen at - details above also a utube clip of the Taifan running- details above also a look at the motor stripdown - details above

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