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1956 NSU MAX 251OSB
Chassis no. 1824415
Engine no. 8220341
No reserve price
Chassis no. 1824415
Engine no. 8220341
No reserve price
No registration certificate
No MOT
Introduced in 1952, the Max was a technical revolution in the European motorcycling scene. Its 247 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine, increased to 251 cc in the OSB version, is driven by a remarkably ingenious connecting rod and lever valve system, designed by engineer Albert Roder to replace the conventional overhead camshaft with a lighter and more compact solution. A mechanism of absolute mechanical elegance, patented by NSU and jealously guarded, which gives the engine a smoothness and precision unrivalled in its class.
A motorcycle that fully embraces its modernity at a time when most of its contemporaries still shamelessly expose their mechanics. The telescopic front fork suspension and rear swingarm complete a design of remarkable coherence and maturity for the era.
1956 was one of NSU’s final glorious years in motorcycling; the company was preparing to gradually phase out motorcycles to focus on cars, and the Max models of this generation are among the last expressions of a level of craftsmanship that would never be equalled. A model from this year is therefore a precious testament to a glorious twilight.
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Please note that this lot must be collected after the sale near Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the Central Pyrenees, in the town of Les - Lérida; collection must take place between 5 and 10 May 2026.
Aguttes can assist you with the transport and delivery of your motorbikes; personalised quotes can be provided, so please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this.
Introduced in 1952, the Max was a technical revolution in the European motorcycling scene. Its 247 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine, increased to 251 cc in the OSB version, is driven by a remarkably ingenious connecting rod and lever valve system, designed by engineer Albert Roder to replace the conventional overhead camshaft with a lighter and more compact solution. A mechanism of absolute mechanical elegance, patented by NSU and jealously guarded, which gives the engine a smoothness and precision unrivalled in its class.
A motorcycle that fully embraces its modernity at a time when most of its contemporaries still shamelessly expose their mechanics. The telescopic front fork suspension and rear swingarm complete a design of remarkable coherence and maturity for the era.
1956 was one of NSU’s final glory years in motorcycling; the company was preparing to gradually phase out motorcycles to focus on cars, and the Max models of this generation are among the last expressions of a level of craftsmanship that would never be equalled. A model from this year is therefore a precious testament to a glorious twilight.
No reserve price