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£32,200

1936 Frazer Nash-BMW 315 Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 11 Sept 2022

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This 1936 Frazer Nash-BMW 315 Cabriolet, owned for over 10 years, underwent a complete restoration by the previous owner. Featuring a reconditioned engine installed three years ago, it boasts Lockheed hydraulic brakes, a 12-volt electrics conversion, and a beautifully maintained tan leather interior.

Condition

8

The car has been restored by a previous owner, with a fully documented rebuild and a 'new-old-stock' engine installed three years ago. It is reported to be in excellent condition, used purely for high days and holidays. The vendor highlights the exceptional panel fit, smart two-tone paint, excellent hood, smart brightwork, and almost perfect tan leather interior. Up-rated Lockheed hydraulic brakes have been installed. The history file includes a detailed photographic history of the car's restoration.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

68071

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

DGF 956

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• Present ownership for just over 10 years • Restored by the previous owner • Fully documented rebuild • 'New-old-stock' engine installed three years ago • Lockheed hydraulic brakes conversion 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.

The vendor has owned this delightful cabriolet for just over 10 years having purchased the car from Mr Steven Fathers, who had completely restored it.

It remains in excellent condition today having been used purely for high days and holidays.

Replaced three years ago, curing a water pump issue, the engine is a reconditioned, new-old-stock unit from Mark Garfitt and was installed with the help of Oliver P...