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£20,000

1970 BMW 1600-02 Convertible

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2023 • Lot 152

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This is a rare 1967-1971 BMW 1600 convertible, one of only 1,672 produced by Baur Karosserie. The car is in impressive condition overall, though the odometer reading is not exact, it has an estimated mileage of 80,369 miles. It comes with a V5C registration document, copy German registration document, TÜV certificate, and workshop manuals.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in very impressive condition overall, with the interior having aged exceedingly well and most likely being original. The paintwork has a good shine, and the chromework is free from any major pitting but shows its age in some places. While there is an odometer discrepancy that could be a concern, the overall description points to a well-maintained vehicle.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1558400

Odometer:

80,369 miles

Reg Number:

BHY 442H

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The BMW 02 Series is important in the history of BMW for several reasons; not least of which being that it brought the company out of near bankruptcy in the 1960s and put BMW on the map in the United States.

It was the ancestral grandfather to the BMW 3 Series and was produced from 1967 until 1976.

The BMW 02 Series set a new standard from small two-door saloon cars, featuring a powerful engine in a hugely attractive silhouette and offering impressive handling.

The convertible was produced by Baur Karosserie of Stuttgart between 1967 and 1971, with 1,672 examples being produced in total.

Our vendor purchased this car from Germany in 2020 and has enjoyed three summers with the car since then.

The 1600 convertible is an incredibly rare car in the UK, with only a small handful expected to be on the roads here, much rarer than the later 2002 Baur cabriolets which are seen more often on UK roads.

The huge appeal of these early 1600’s is the full convertible roof, opposed to the later ...