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c.1955 Puch SGSS 250cc
Chassis no. 993876
Engine no. 1709526
Fees include commission and taxes.
Chassis no. 993876
Engine no. 1709526
No registration certificate
No MOT
Produced in the mid-1950s by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, the Puch SGSS 250 is a perfect example of the post-war revival of the European motorcycle industry, a period during which manufacturers sought to combine reliability, affordability and technical innovation. This model, whose name Schwing-Gabel-Sport highlights its versatile nature, stands out for its robust yet ingenious design, reflecting the Austrian craftsmanship of the era. Its understated and functional aesthetics, inspired by contemporary German designs, complement a build designed for both everyday use and light touring.
At the heart of the SGSS 250 lies one of its most remarkable features: a two-stroke engine known as a “split-single” or “Twingle”, based on two pistons sharing a single cylinder, one dedicated to intake and the other to exhaust. This rare technical solution allows for better gas flow and gives the machine superior flexibility and performance compared to conventional single-cylinder engines in the same category, making it a major point of interest for discerning collectors today. Combined with a four-speed manual gearbox and a simple yet effective chassis: pressed steel frame, telescopic fork and twin-shock rear suspension, this mechanical setup offers a riding experience characteristic of the 1950s, combining smoothness, stability and enjoyment.
The example presented here is particularly distinguished by the quality of its restoration, carried out by Jacky Rittaud, a recognised figure in the motorcycling world and one of the two co-pilots who competed in the 1959 Bol d’Or. A leading specialist in the Puch brand, his work lends this machine additional legitimacy and appeal, both from a historical and technical perspective. Carefully restored in the 2010s whilst respecting its original features, this SGSS 250 perfectly illustrates the balance between authenticity and meticulous restoration.
A testament to an era when innovation was harnessed to deliver pragmatic mechanical solutions, the Puch SGSS 250 remains today a charming motorcycle, sought after for its originality, reliability and unique technical identity. This example, having been restored by a renowned specialist, represents a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic piece of post-war European production, at the crossroads of industrial history and a passion for motorcycling.
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Produced in the mid-1950s by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, the Puch SGSS 250 was very much part of the post-war revival of the European motorcycle industry, a period during which manufacturers sought to combine reliability, affordability and technical innovation. This model, whose name – Schwing-Gabel-Sport – highlights its versatile nature, stands out for its robust yet ingenious design, reflecting the Austrian craftsmanship of the era. Its understated and functional aesthetics, inspired by contemporary German designs, complement a layout designed for both everyday use and light touring.
At the heart of the SGSS 250 lies one of its most remarkable features: a two-stroke engine known as a “split-single” or “Twingle”, based on two pistons sharing a single cylinder, one dedicated to intake and the other to exhaust. This rare technical solution allows for better gas flow and gives the machine superior flexibility and performance compared to conventional single-cylinder engines in the same category, making it a major point of interest for discerning collectors today. Combined with a four-speed manual gearbox and a simple yet effective chassis: pressed steel frame, telescopic fork and twin-shock rear suspension, this mechanical setup offers a riding experience characteristic of the 1950s, combining smoothness, stability and enjoyment.
The example presented here is particularly distinguished by the quality of its restoration, carried out by Jacky Rittaud, a recognised figure in the motorcycling world and one of the two co-pilots who competed in the 1959 Bol d’Or. A leading specialist in the Puch brand, his work lends this machine additional legitimacy and appeal, both from a historical and technical perspective. Carefully restored in the 2010s whilst respecting its original features, this SGSS 250 perfectly illustrates the balance between authenticity and meticulous restoration.
A testament to an era when innovation was harnessed to deliver pragmatic mechanical solutions, the Puch SGSS 250 remains today a charming motorcycle, sought after for its originality, reliability and unique technical identity. This example, having been restored by a renowned specialist, represents a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic piece of post-war European production, at the crossroads of industrial history and a passion for motorcycling.