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DKW Hobbyroller 74 cc — 1956

A rare and running scooter that would benefit from an overall inspection and recommissioning.

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15 JUL 14:50
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500 SEK
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Lot Number
19379
Location
Nälden/Östersund

Estimated value
15 - 20 000 SEK
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"It is fully drivable, and the mechanical components are in working order."

Description

This motorcycle-registered scooter has been in the hands of the same owner for many years and was re-registered with new number plates in 2012. It has passed inspection but is currently registered as off the road.

The scooter is in running and rideable condition but requires new tyres and adjustment of the hand brake. It was repainted in its current light green colour many years ago, although it is believed to have originally been dark blue.

The engine starts easily using the Magna-Pull recoil starter and performs as it should on the road. While no earlier documentation is available, the scooter has been used by the current owner for many years as a runabout on their property.
Carfax Free history (7)

Technical data

Year
1956/1956
Registration date
2015-05-20
Mileage
Registration Number
CMD265
Chassis Number
03508727
Kw / hp
2 / 3
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Green

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    The engine runs well without any known issues, although the fuel system would benefit from an overhaul.

    The foot brake is functional, but the hand brake is currently inoperative. The tyres are perished with age-related cracking and do not hold air. The headlight and horn are both in working order.

  • Exterior condition

    The scooter shows signs of age and use but remains in generally fair condition, with no major damage noted.

  • General condition

    A classic DKW in running and operational condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2026-04-18
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2012-06-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2015-05-20 (580726)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-06-07
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Facts about the model

The DKW Hobby Roller was manufactured in Germany during the 1950s. It is powered by a 74 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine producing approximately 3 horsepower, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Instead of a kick starter, it features a recoil pull-start system, making it accessible to riders with certain physical disabilities. The scooter has a kerb weight of 75 kg.

Thanks to its long wheelbase, large wheels, and well-balanced suspension, the Hobby Roller offers a remarkably comfortable ride. Beneath the generously sized seat are a 5-litre fuel tank and a storage compartment for tools and other essentials.

With support from the Marshall Plan, the scooter was also produced in France by the firearms manufacturer Manurhin.

The Hobby Roller became an affordable, practical, and reliable means of transport, particularly for customers with amputations or other physical disabilities who were unable to kick-start a conventional motorcycle and could not afford a car.

Its technical specifications are modest but effective: 74 cc, approximately 3 horsepower, and a top speed of around 65 km/h. The CVT transmission changes ratio at around 30 km/h, allowing the scooter to cruise smoothly, quietly, and with impressive stability at around 45 km/h, helped by its exceptionally long wheelbase.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Nälden/Östersund

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Sture Hernerud
+46 706 60 49 99
sture.hernerud@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2026-07-29.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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