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What Antique Motorcycle & Sidecar is this rig?

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  1. Alpintourer

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    #1 Alpintourer, Jul 16, 2018
    A relative sent these two pix to me. I'm not that good a sleuth to firmly identify this setup.
    Pix appear to be related (fender mounted registration #).
    Bender or Steib sidecar is right hand mounted (not British?).
    Girder style front suspension.
    Twin cylinder (V?) suggested by front exhaust.
    Note inverted handlebar levers.

    What say our experts here?

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    #2 Makuono, Jul 17, 2018
    Good challenge.

    Could this be it?

    I see some resemblance on the headlight, brake drum, tank (maybe the logo was custom made), exhaust manifold.

    Also it would be powerful enough for the side-car - which appears to be German too.

    But its difficult to be sure since most motorcycle productions back then were in very small numbers and the differences were numerous between batches.

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    #4 Alpintourer, Jul 17, 2018
    Excellent possibilities. Well done!
    I will pass these on to my cousin.
     
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    #6 Alpintourer, Jul 21, 2018
    Well done sleuthing, thanks.
    Benders and Steibs look very similar.
     
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    #7 Makuono, Jul 21, 2018
    Alpintourer,

    You gave us a great challenge.

    RED27,

    Looks that ARDIE it is!

    For the sidecar, I have doubts between the two brands.
     
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    #8 Red 27, Jul 22, 2018
    I Think Steib is probably correct after reading the following.

    https://cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/steib.htm

    In 1925, Steib was approached by Ardie to build a sidecar for their TM-500 model, and as a result expanded his workshops for the purpose.
     
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    #9 Alpintourer, Jul 22, 2018
    I'm blown away by the ability of a bunch of Ferrari guys who have such interest in obscure motorcycles and sidecars.
    Your efforts are much appreciated. I had never heard of an Arnie before.
     
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