The old favorite vehicle of Hungarians is worth a fortune: it is parked there in many people’s garages

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Many people remember the GDR two-wheeled vehicles, which were very popular in Hungarian-Russia. Some people still keep the old piece, which can be worth a fortune.

Many people are fans of retro items, perhaps that is why the Simson motorcycle has become so popular again in recent years. Moreover, not only in our country, but also in Germany, many people come from there to buy up the pieces lurking in the garage.

It became popular on The Sims

A few years ago, we didn’t think that even millions would be paid for such a vehicle today, so those who didn’t take the old, unused engine to the scrap yard are lucky. THE Hellovidék followed thatwhat could be behind the huge Samson cult.

Some people have kept their motorcycles in their old conditionjaniecbros / Getty Images Hungary

Ferenc Tábori, the owner of Tábori Tuning in Újpest, told the newspaper that they are now buying them like sugar. Because of this, prices have risen significantly recently. Whereas in the past, such a fifty-cubic-centimeter car cost a few tens of thousands of forints, today, with a little luck, they can ask for several hundred thousand forints or even one and a half million forints.

Many people specialize in refurbishing old Simsons

Several types of Simson were produced, the most popular being the S51 and S53 models. Their performance was almost identical, the differences were only in the equipment. At the beginning of the 2000s, Simson ceased to exist, but today the brand is almost experiencing its second heyday. The first pieces that officially arrived in Hungary had no index, horn, only a bell, and to a speed of 45-50 km/h they were able.

According to Ferenc Tábori, the Simsons are easy to assemble, and there are still many parts for them. The S51 model became so popular that it was even available in Cuba.

There may still be many pieces in our country, which is why collectors are able to sell almost any number if it is in good condition. As the growing demand has driven up prices, many have specialized in this business: they buy it, and after a little improvement, they make a huge profit.

Currently on one of the popular portals several are for sale There is also Simson, the price of which is close to HUF 2 million.

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