BMW 1600-2 1970, Alemanha

 

BMW 1600-2 1970, Alemanha
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The BMW 1600-2 evolved out of the revolutionary Neue Klasse of sedans that helped save the German automaker from insolvency after World War II. Smaller, more affordable, and with two doors instead of four, it was livelier and faster than its predecessors, thanks to being lighter. Debuting at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show as the 1600-2—with “1600” referring to its M10 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine and the “2” referring to its two-door body—the name would be simplified to 1602 in 1971. The model would remain in production through 1975 in various forms, including a more powerful Ti version as well as a limited-production cabriolet and Touring hatchback. Incredibly popular from the outset, it helped establish BMW’s reputation as a maker of sporty everyday cars, paving the way for the more powerful and well-loved 2002.
This 1600-2 was delivered new to Italy finished in Granada, color code 023, a bright shade of red that is relatively uncommon for this model from the first production series. It remained in Italy until being acquired by a dealer in the Netherlands in 2017. At the time, the car was remarkably intact and appeared to be highly original, showing little wear for its age and having been previously resprayed in its factory-correct color of Granada red.
The consignor would acquire the 1600-2 out of the Netherlands that same year and promptly import it to the United States, where it would join a noteworthy collection of classic BMWs. A stickler for precision and detail, the consignor invested upwards of $10,000 to have the car fully recommissioned in 2018, replacing the shock absorbers, various rubber seals, bushings, and hoses, along with a host of other mechanical and cosmetic parts. The interior appears impossibly clean for its age, likely indicating that the car was well-loved, sparingly driven, and pampered its entire life.
Highly collectible with its rare factory color and alloy wheels, this wonderful 1600-2 will be a talking point at any automotive gathering and is accompanied by a history file containing Italian registration documents, importation forms, and service invoices. Texto da RM Sotheby's.
Nota do blog: Data 2024 / Crédito para Alex Stewart.

Triumph TR6 1976, Inglaterra

 

Triumph TR6 1976, Inglaterra
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To quote automotive author James Dolan, “The TR6 is the Daniel Craig of British sports cars of the late ’60s and early ’70s, brawny, chiseled and looks great just about anywhere.” For sports car enthusiasts in the early Seventies, the Triumph TR6 offered a complete package: inspiring performance, a throaty engine note, a smooth four-speed gearbox, and enthusiastic road handling, all wrapped in a handsome, convertible body designed by German coachbuilder Karmann. The last in an evolutionary line of roadsters dating back to the TR1 of 1952, the TR6 replaced the outgoing TR5 for the 1969 model year, sharing most of its underpinnings and some bodywork. The front and rear received a fresh, sculpted design exuding more gravitas than other contemporary roadsters, thanks to its square-jawed stance and beefy wheels filling out the fenders like a gymnast in a fitted shirt. As with the rasp of its 2.5-liter straight-six, the TR6’s appeal is eternal.
Importantly, during the final year of Triumph TR6 production, this car was completed on 24 May 1976 and dispatched to the British Leyland Motor dealership in Detroit, Michigan. It was equipped with a laminated windscreen, inertia reel seatbelts, and period-correct 15-inch Michelin “red band” tires, according to its British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate. Notably, the roadster still wears its original Pimiento Red paint with the original Black soft-top over Black trim. It remains highly presentable throughout, with signs of gentle use in the engine bay and undercarriage.
The TR6 is one of the most iconic and beautiful British sports cars of all time. These cars tick all the boxes; they are open-top two-seaters with an aggressive, slab-sided design; they sound incredible and are inspiring to drive; they offer the owner an amazing experience, being dependable and capable of daily use. TR6s represent incredible value and should trade at multiples of their current market prices. Unfortunately, too many of them are modified, have been neglected, are in poor condition and in need of major repair and recommissioning. Not the case with this car. Very seldom do highly authentic and original examples come to market. The opportunity here is to own one of the finest and most original Triumph TR6s in the world. Texto da RM Sotheby's.
Nota do blog: Imagens de 2024 / Crédito das imagens para William Walker.