Highlights: – 600 cc single-cylinder engine, NSU – 26069 km indicated on the odometer – Fitted with its original sidecar, restored at the same time as the motorcycle – Restored following originality, according to the seller – Registered in the Finnish museum vehicle register, with museum registration documents The private seller offers for sale this 1938 NSU 601, powered by a 600 cc single-cylinder engine. NSU was one of the great German motorcycle makers of the 1930s, and its large single-cylinder machines were built for solid, long-distance touring, often with a sidecar attached. The 601 belongs to this line of robust, no-nonsense motorcycles, with the compact, upright single-cylinder engine that characterises the period. A motorcycle and sidecar combination of this age is a rare sight and offers a very particular and authentic way of experiencing pre-war motoring. This example is finished in black and comes with its original sidecar, which according to the seller was restored at the same time as the motorcycle. The seller states that the restoration was carried out following originality and that the combination is registered in the Finnish museum vehicle register. The odometer reads 26069 km. The photographs show the NSU tank badge, the round instrument with speedometer on the tank, the sprung saddle, the sidecar with its red upholstered seat and the Finnish museum registration papers. A pre-war NSU with its matching sidecar is an interesting proposition for collectors of vintage motorcycles and for those who enjoy rallies and club events with period machinery. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the region of South Savo, Finland. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Finnish registration. The chassis number is 38392313. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more