Description
This car is Lot 192 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 192
1938 BMW 320 Cabriolet
Registration no.
Chassis no. 90471
Rare surviving 320 Cabriolet
One of 1, 835 built
Present ownership since 2013
Offered from a private collection
Dutch registration document
A comfortable medium-size touring car with a top speed of 120km/ h (74mph), the BMW 320 was produced between 1937 and 1938. Approximately 4, 200 cars were made, of which 1, 835 were cabriolets like this offered here, the majority being two-door saloons. The engine is the classic BMW straight six displacing 1, 971cc and producing 45PS, while the gearbox is a four-speed unit. Very few examples of this model survive.
It is understood that this rare BMW 320 cabriolet came to Holland in August 1952. Presented in nice condition and ready to be enjoyed immediately, the car is offered with a current Dutch title and some old sales advertisements.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
