Recall: A BMW R75 dressed to kill

As classic BMWs go, the “slash-5s” are pretty sought after. They’re packed with little styling details that eventually fell away on later models—like the rounded air box, 'peanut' engine covers and the 'toaster' tank. Add those details to a luscious old-school paint job, and you’ve got a winner. This is ‘Recall,’ an R75 from Portugal’s Ton-Up Garage, and it absolutely drips with vintage style. There’s a sentimental story behind this particular R75/5 too. Its current owner effectively grew up with the machine, because it originally belonged to his stepfather. When it left the family, it stood neglected for many years...