1969 BMW 1600 Convertible Chassis no.

1557530 - Elegant four-seater convertible - Rare model, only 1,672 produced - French registration Presented in March 1966 at the Geneva Motor Show, the "02" series marked BMW's entry into the range and heralded a new era for the Bavarian manufacturer.

In 1968, a cabriolet version was introduced: its bodywork was entrusted to the Stuttgart coachbuilder Baur Karosserie.

Entirely hand-assembled, this model stood out for its build quality and exclusivity.

Only 1,672 examples were produced between 1967 and 1971, all of them left-hand drive, and very few have survived in original condition.

This cabriolet follows in the footsteps of the 02 sedan, while retaining its elegant, timeless lines.

It left the catalog at the end of 1975, before its successor - the 3 Series E21 Top Cabriolet - appeared in 1978.

Never marketed in North America, it remains a highly sought after rarity among connoisseurs.

The example presented here was restored in Germany be...