Highlights

Family-owned from new
Just over 60,000 miles
Comprehensive £25,000 - £30,000 restoration completed in 2019
Advisory-free MOT until March 2026

The Appeal

It was really with the Neue Klasse that BMW changed forever. The '50s had been rough on the company's fortunes - their luxury cars were beginning to look stuffy, their economy cars were old fashioned, and nobody was really interested in their bikes anymore thanks to the invasion of British motorcycles across the planet. The old bods of the company elected to start sawing their V8s in half and going down that route - but, thankfully, Herbert and Harald Quandt took a controlling interest and pumped fresh blood into the engineer's department.

With fresh cash running through their veins, BMW got to work on their first all-new car. It was lock, stock and barrel, too - new engine, new platform, new philosophy - something they hadn't done since the '30s. The result was a great looking car, sure - Hofmeister's styling set a blueprint for the next thirty years - but the real impact was just how much of a sporty saloon it was. The new car was fun to drive, easy to own, and great to look at.

This 1972 car comes to us in a fabulous standard. Family-owned from new, the car was extensively restored in 2019 with a host of new/old stock parts to maintain its originality. It's still carrying its original Atlantic Blue livery and is reportedly running just as well as you'd expect from Munich's finest.

The History and Paperwork

Registered on 30/03/1972
Family-owned from new, purchased by the vendor's late father
Inherited by the current owner 12 years ago
Off the road and in storage from 1987 to 2012
Underwent a full 'nut & bolt' restoration completed in 2019
Restoration mainly carried out by Sussex Classics
MOT valid until March 2026 with no advisories
Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- Photographic record of the restoration
- A copy of BMW Car Club Magazine elucidating on the car's story
- Stamped service record book
- Original handbook and warranty card
- Plenty of invoices
- Most recent MOT certificate

The Condition

Bodywork appears in smart condition with original Atlantic Blue paint
No sign of any dents or dings
Glasswork and lenses in good order
Brightwork is still contrasting beautifully
Wheels and tyres in good order
Underside is free of any significant corrosion
Interior presents well, reflecting careful restoration
The velour upholstery is in excellent order
Beautifully kept carpets and headlining
Dashboard is well presented with clear, legible instruments

The Mechanics

1,990cc 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission
Engine bay is in excellent condition
Fully rebuilt with old/new stock parts
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We're informed that the car is starting, driving, shifting and braking exactly as it should

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