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1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports Extensive period competition history and 1 of only 26 319/55s imported
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports, registration DHX 347, boasts extensive period competition history and is one of only 26 319/55s imported. It has an estimated value of £150,000 - £180,000. Notable features include its wire wheels, retention of its original under-bonnet fuel tank, and a well-documented history.
Condition
7
The car retains its original under-bonnet fuel tank and distinctive wire wheels. The seller notes that the car is very usable and reliable. It has been finished in White with Red leather upholstery. It is accompanied by a history file that encompasses numerous ‘in-action’ period photographs, documentation pertaining to the two-seater’s racing history, buff-logbook covering the 1950s and 1960s, technical literature and a current V5C registration document.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
55023
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
DHX 347
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A former GN apprentice who became managing director of AFN Ltd on January 1st 1929, H.J.
‘Aldy’ Aldington was also a keen competitor.
Dubbed the ‘High Priest of the Chain Gang’ by none other than Bill Boddy, his team finished second overall on the 1933 Alpine Trial.
Determined to go one better the following year, he was dismayed to find that his Chain Gang Nashes were no match for BMW’s new 315 Two-Seater Sports.
Thanks to financial input from A.F.P.
Fane, AFN Ltd became the sole concessionaire for BMW in the UK during November 1934 with the resultant right-hand drive cars being offered as Frazer-Nash BMWs.
A more potent evolution of the 315, the 319 featured the same lightweight tubular chassis frame equipped with independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering, and four-wheel drum brakes.
The enlarged 1.9-litre straight-six OHV engine was tuned to develop 55hp and allied to a four-speed, synchromesh manual transmission.
Imbued with better handling and road-holding than...
Points of note
£26,450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£34,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£166,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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