1975 BMW 'New Six' (E3) 3.3
Highlights
- Attractive colour combination of white paintwork on a blue cabin
- Supplied with a comprehensive appraisal report confirming the car's condition
- Well-maintained classic, free of any significant corrosion
- Available for viewing in Melle, Belgium
The Appeal
It had been half a decade since BMW had rolled out a new luxury sedan, and they weren't best pleased. The market had been dominated by the boys in Stuttgart in their absence - Mercedes-Benz had introduced the W114 and had a palpable hit on their hands.
As a result, Munich began assembling a dream team. The time-honoured M10 four-cylinder gained an extra two pots to bring it up to spec (becoming the now equally time-honoured M30), Wilhelm Hofmeister started drawing up a stylish three-box with the aid of Bertone and Michelotti, and the company got to work on a new welding plant. All of that came together in '68 with the New Six - a driver-focused luxury Sedan that felt perfectly balanced and quietly confident.
They were a huge success - but a genuinely strong example has become very rare indeed. That's why this 1975 example is expected to garner plenty of attention. Accompanied by a comprehensive appraisal report, and boasting a very attractive colour scheme, this solid, nicely-presented car is a great opportunity to take on a cherished chapter of BMW's history.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1975
- Accompanied by a comprehensive appraisal report confirming the car's condition
- All necessary documents are present
- Last technical inspection expired in June 2023 at 77,370 km
- The vendor highlights that this inspection had no remarks
- The car now indicates only 78,088km on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
- Bodywork is in very good order with panels fitting nicely
- No sign of any significant dents or dings
- Paintwork carries light signs of wear, commensurate with age
- These are mostly towards the sills
- Brightwork looks in good order
- Alloys are in good order
- Underside appears clean and solid
- Interior presents well in a deep blue
- No sign of any rips or tears to the upholstery
- Dashboard in good overall order
- All instruments are clear and legible
- Wood cappings and veneers appear in good order
- Headliner has some areas of staining
The Mechanics
- 3.3-Litre M30 6-cylinder engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay looks in good order
- We're told the car has been regularly serviced
- The vendor reports that there are no mechanical issues to note
- We understand that it's starting, shifting and driving as it should
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make BMW
- Model E3
- Colour White
- Odometer 78,088 Kilometres
- Engine size 3300
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Melle
- Location International
- Country Belgium
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