A Dover White 1967 BMW R60/2      

This is a 1967 BMW R60/2 with its original Dover white paint and black pinstripes. In 2002, I purchased it from the widow of its original owner. It had 29,142 miles (46,900 km) on the odometer and is completely original, except for the reproduction rear-view mirrors. For the truly picky, note that it even has its original white rubber timing-hole cover in place. I added the period correct Craven saddlebags in 2007, painted to match.

The above photo is a view of which I cannot get too much. I just love the two cylinders protruding to the left and right, like stubby wings. I remember clearly the first time I ever owned and rode such a BMW twin, though it was black with white pinstriping. I was in heaven, floating over the road on a magic carpet. All was right with the world and my motorcycle. Whenever I ride a 1960s BMW twin I am transported instantly back to my youth and to that lovely Wisconsin spring afternoon in 1967.

Michael Bondy, of Butler & Smith, then the U.S. importers of BMW motorcycles sent BMW in Munich a can of that color paint, which was used on his 1942 Packard, and BMW duplicated it. He then ordered 50 motorcycles in that color. Do you want to know the paint codes for this color? In modern terms, the Dover white paint color is GM paint code #059, 1980 General Motors frost beige (PPG #3087).

Below: this R60/2, still running beautifully and a joy to ride, turned over 30,000 miles in October 2007.