“Isabella the Cafe Dancer” – 1972 BMW R75/5

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Post Sale Update: Isabella sold for $4,150 after 30 bids on eBay in Glastonbury, Connecticut.


Named “Isabella”, this slash 5 served its original owner for over 20,000 miles before it was put away in storage. The current owner rebuilt it in 2-year process that included a cafe racer conversion.

This bike (VIN: 2990390) was torn down to the frame and crank, and highlights include a custom seat, new fairing, extended swingarm, rebuilt forks and brakes, a rebuilt motor, and more.

The seller notes that “it’s a 100% functional vintage motorcycle with some aging evidences and patina. There are some scratches on the fuel tank. There is a crank on the windshield caused by installation mistake.” The seller has an album of over 300 photos, many of which were during the rebuild process.

Find this custom BMW for sale in Glastonbury, Connecticut with bidding up to $4,050