This cute little scoot was produced between 1959 and 1981 – the DS refers to “double seater shell frame” and the 50 represents the approximate displacement.
This example (VIN: 7576018) was imported from Germany about 7 years ago. The seller suggests it may have been repainted in the 80s and that the paint has some flaws. I’m really digging the design, particularly the Earles fork up front and the pull handle in the back that makes loading it into something like a pickup feasible without a ramp.
Find this DS50 for sale in Grand Prairie, Texas with an unmet opening bid of $700