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£27,600
345 — 1935 Frazer Nash-BMW 315 Three-position Drophead Coupé Coachwork by E Bertelli Ltd Registration no. FCV 1 Chassis no. 70721 Engine no. 70721
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Frazer Nash-BMW 315 is a rare, three-position drophead coupé with coachwork by E Bertelli Ltd, boasting single-family ownership from new. While it retains its original features and has an extensive history file, it requires significant re-commissioning and restoration to return to roadworthy condition after being off the road since 1976.
Condition
6
The car requires re-commissioning, bare-metal re-spray, re-chrome, and refurbishment. It was last on the road in 1976. Though it retains original parts and has an extensive history, the need for significant restoration places it in the Good condition category.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
70721
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
FCV 1
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• One of a believed three built with this coachwork • Matching chassis and engine • Original registration • Extensive history file • Requires re-commissioning Introduced in 1934, the BMW 315 boasted a 1½-litre six-cylinder engine, twin-tube chassis with transverse-leaf IFS, a synchromesh gearbox and mechanical brakes.
Good for around 65-70mph, the 315 was sold in the UK as the Frazer-Nash BMW Type 34, AFN Ltd having concluded an agreement with BMW for the importation of their motor cars, some having German bodies and others locally made coachwork.
This particular car features a three-position drophead coupé body made by E Bertelli Ltd of Feltham, a coachbuilder best known for its association with Aston Martin.
It is believed Berteill bodied only three BMW 315s to this design.
The car was purchased new by the vendor's parents and registered as 'FCV 1' on 21st June 1939.
Ownership passed to the vendor on 30th December 1968.
Driven and serviced regularly, the car competed in the Spe...
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£18,400
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£27,600
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£32,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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