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£166,750

1936 Frazer Nash-BMW 319 Type 55 Roadster

United Kingdom • 19 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 249

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Frazer Nash-BMW 319 Type 55 Roadster boasts significant in-period competition history and has recently undergone a major engine rebuild by a reputable specialist. It has returned to its original family ownership and has been shown at prestigious events, even winning an award, indicating good mechanical and presentational condition despite some non-original modifications.

Condition

7

The car has a recently rebuilt engine and has participated in events and won an award, suggesting good mechanical condition. However, it has undergone body replacement and has some non-original modifications (gearbox and carburettors) that, while reversible, indicate it's not in concours pristine condition. The description mentions it's 'well cared-for' and has 'in-period competition history', aligning with a 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

56131

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

ASC 131

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• Delivered new in the UK • In-period competition history • Present family ownership since 2023 (and during the 1940s) • Engine rebuilt by Simon Blakeney-Edwards 2024/2025 (bills available) • A well cared-for car Sold new in 1936 via Archibald Scott Brown's dealership in Glasgow to actor and racer Elliot Playfair, this remarkable Frazer Nash-BMW 319 was owned by the vendor's father during the 1940s, subsequently passing through several other ownerships before being reclaimed by his family in 2023.

In late 1934, AFN Ltd had concluded an agreement with BMW for the importation of their cars into the UK where they were sold as Frazer Nash-BMWs, some with coachwork by British firms and others with German-made bodies.

BMW models 319 and 319/1 were introduced in 1935 powered by six-cylinder engines, as were the 315 and 315/1.

It was this 1,971cc engine, when equipped with Herr Schleicher's innovative cylinder head, that would power the iconic BMW 328 sports car.

'ASC 131' was first regist...