1937 BMW 타입 320

 역사적인 1937년형 BMW 타입 320는 2차대전 이전에 등장한 희귀한 클래식카다. 2.0L 직렬 6기통 싱글 카뷰레이터 엔진으로 최고출력 45마력을 냈고 최고시속 71mph(약 114km/h)를 자랑했다. 

Historics anticipate interest in rare pre-war BMW

With classic cabriolets likely to catch the eye at its forthcoming Summer sale, Historics auctioneers is anticipating keen interest in a rare pre-war 1937 BMW Type 320, complete with Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, on July 19^th at Brooklands.

The striking dark green and cream soft-top is one of just 1635 Cabriolet cars produced, with manufacture of the midsize model put on hold in December 1938, 18 months after its introduction in July 1937, due to German preparation for World War Two.

At the time of its launch, the 320 Cabriolet was priced at approximately £1000 (5,250 Reichsmarks), which by modern standards equates to a figure in the region of £31,000 or the price of a 2011 BMW 320i Convertible.

Comparisons with the modern day equivalent end there however, with the 320 featuring an all-steel body built by Autenrieth in Darmstadt, leaf spring rear axle within a shortened wheelbase (to that of the Type 326), and a 1971cc, 6 cylinder, single carburettor engine that generated 45hp to propel the elegant BMW to a top speed of some 71mph.

Restored in the early 1990’s in Prague, Czech Republic, the car has covered just 113 miles since then, and alongside its immaculate dark green leather upholstery, features a matching BMW factory specification canvas hood.

Complete with a Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, Czech registration document and photo file of the restoration, the sale on July 19^th represents an ideal opportunity to acquire a very rare pre-war German classic, and Historics anticipate offers in the region of £58,000 - £68,000 on Tuesday week at Brooklands Museum.