This Heinkel Tourist had been abandoned near my work place, after a few enquiries she was given to me on the understanding I'd give her a good seeing to, there were parts scattered all over the place, I estimate 80-90% all in a rusty and filthy state. The gauntlet had been laid, it was time to show my worth.......

Firstly I wanted to sort out the body work so I could get some idea of what she looked like. The elements had been cruel revealing extensive corrosion on basically everything. I'd never seen a Heinkel before and on first fitting the panels in their original condition I could'nt help but laugh, like an upturned bath, this scooter resembled a bus in its immense size, Quite comfortable for large German fellows or a family of four Asians!

On closer inspection this scooter oozed quality as German engineering often does and despite the corrosion a lot of parts were complete. The engine had been preserved by a thick layer of crud and oil leaving excellant castings and internals intact, the cylinder despite being a little worn gave excellent compression against the push rod valves and fired up instantly on the bench, inspiration to complete such a daunting project.