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386 — 1927 Dixi DA1 Barchetta Coachwork by Ihle Chassis no. 10163 Engine no. 10163
United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2014
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This is a rare 1930s Dixi variant, a German sports car with two-seater coachwork by Gebrüder Ihle Karosseriebau. It has spent many years in BMW private collections and was restored in the 1980s, described as being in generally good condition with a well-running engine and smooth gearbox, making it eligible for VSCC events.
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The car is described as being in generally good condition, with a very good chassis, the engine running well, and the gearbox shifting smoothly. It was restored in the 1980s. This suggests a condition that aligns with "Good" or possibly "Very Good," depending on the extent of the restoration and the quality of current maintenance.
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Manual
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Reg Number:
DAI 1928
RHD/LHD:
RHD
'Ihle bodies distinguished themselves as neat 2-seaters fitted to BMW 3/15 and DKW light cars in the 1930s.' – 'The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile'.
The acquisition of the Dixi works at Eisenach in 1928 provided BMW, hitherto a manufacturer of aero engines and motorcycles, with a foothold in motor manufacturing.
Dixi's built-under-license version of the Austin Seven was gradually developed and improved, ending up with swing-axle suspension and overhead valves, before the arrival of the first true BMW in 1933.
The name Dixi (in Latin: 'I have spoken' i.e.
the last word) had been adopted by Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach for its cars in 1904, 'Wartburg' having been used hitherto.
Dixi built a wide range of highly regarded models in varying engine capacities, selling its products as 'Leander' in the UK and 'Regina' in France, while adding commercial vehicles and aero engines to its portfolio prior to The Great War.
Dixi recommenced civilian production post-1918 with a range of rev...
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