1600

The price is not specified, you need to call to find out

Call For Price

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 18 August 2024. rnSold | $75,600 USD rnrnA superbly restored specimen of this stylish yet scarcely seen modelrnUpdated post-merger chassis with all the desirable BMW upgrades; one of only 1,259 examples producedrnClothed with fastback bodywork designed by Pietro Frua and executed by the specialist coachbuilder MaggiorarnBenefits from a comprehensive recommissioning by marque specialist Oldenzaal Classics rn rnrnAmong BMW's most fascinating and rarified post-war production models are those with coachbuilt bodies provided on a sub-contracted basis, like the E9 3.0 CSL done by Karmann, Baur's E10 Cabriolet, and even the 3200 CS from Bertone. But none of these stellar limited-production BMW's rival the mystique and rarity of Maggiora's 1600 GT from 1968.rnrnWith its wonderfully proportioned fastback coupe bodywork styled by none other than Pietro Frua, this bizarre but beautiful model was in production for fewer than 14 months, during which only 1,259 examples escaped Maggiora's factory in Chivasso, outside Turin.rnrnPrior to BMW's purchase of Hans Glas' eponymous vehicle manufacturer in 1966, Maggiora was churning out bodies of this grand touring design as the Glas 1300. After BMW's purchase, Frua's design was lightly updated with the marque's signature kidney grille, badges, and compound taillights in addition to new 12-volt electrics, an independent rear suspension, as well as a four-speed transmission and 1.6-liter carbureted four-cylinder engine producing 103 horsepower. rnrnThe resulting 1600 GT had both improved power and better handling when compared to its predecessor but sold relatively poorly. Nixed by BMW after the 1968 model year, the 1600 GT was never formally made available in the United States, and very few have since been imported by collectors or enthusiasts.rnrnThis very late, and correctly presented 1968 BMW 1600 GT is finished in the factory-correct color combination of Granada Red over black leatherette upholstery. Having only recently been treated to its current state of beautification by renown marque specialist Oldenzaal Classics in the Netherlands, the exceptional attention to detail is highlighted by 14-inch wheels finished in chrome with Roundel hubcaps, front disc brakes, a perforated leatherette headliner, metric VDO instrumentation, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and pushbutton radio.rnrnBecause of its tremendous rarity, fascinating production method, lovely coachbuilt bodywork, and enjoyable driving dynamics, the 1600 GT by Maggiora is now greatly prized around the world. A closely comparable offering to this very late, correctly recommissioned 1600 GT is unlikely to be repeated in the marketplace anytime soon-a fact of which the world's foremost BMW collectors are no doubt keenly aware. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Other

Alfa Romeo Maserati of Santa Monica

Alphamotiv3

Alpha One Motors

Amador Motorcars

Aston Martin Lotus Orlando

Atlantis Motor Group

Audi Wesley Chapel

Autosport-Classic Exotics and Highline

Avondale Premier Collection

Bentley Boston

Bentley Bugatti Lamborghini Maserati and Rolls-Royce of Chicago

Bentley Edison

Bentley, Maserati, Alfa Romeo of Jacksonville

Bentley Omaha

Bentley Salt Lake City

Bespoke Motor Group

BINGO

BJ Motors

Boardwalk Ferrari

BRABUS

Buggati BBT

Busted Knuckles Auctions

Byers Imports

Canepa

Cargold Collection GmbH

Carrio Motor Cars

Cauley Ferrari of Detroit

Cavallino Rosso St. Louis

Celebrity Cars Las Vegas

Chicago Motor Cars

Cleveland Motorsports

Collectors Garage

Copley Motorcars

CopleyWest

Creative Bespoke

Cunningham Automotive

Curated

Desert European Motorcars

Dhruvtest

Dimmitt Automotive Group

Dimmitt Cadillac Clearwater

Driving Emotions

dR Test Dealer

duPont REGISTRY Direct LLC

duPont REGISTRY Exchange

duPont REGISTRY Supercars

DuPont Registry Test Dealer

ECD Automotive Design

Elder Ford of Tampa

EUROCAR

Euro Prestige Imports

Executive Coach Builders

Exotic Motorcars of Michigan

FaisalTestDealer

FariCars

F.C. Kerbeck

Ferrari Beverly Hills

Ferrari Lake Forest

Ferrari Los Angeles

Ferrari Maserati of Central Florida

Ferrari Maserati of Salt Lake City

Ferrari of Austin

Ferrari of Central New Jersey

Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale

Ferrari of Houston

Ferrari of Miami

Ferrari of Newport Beach

Ferrari of Rancho Mirage

Ferrari of San Antonio

Ferrari of San Diego

Ferrari of San Francisco

Ferrari of Seattle

Ferrari of Tampa Bay

Ferrari of Washington

Ferrari Quebec

Ferrari Silicon Valley

Ferrari South Bay

Ferrari Westlake

First Class Customs

Foreign Cars Charlotte

Foreign Cars Italia

Fort Lauderdale Collection

Fort Lauderdale Collection South

Fusion Luxury Motors

Gaudin Ford

Gold Coast Maserati - Alfa Romeo

Graham Rahal Performance

Grand Prix Motors

Grech RV

Hennessey Performance

HGreg Lux 

Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale

Holman Motorcars St. Louis

iLusso

iLusso Miami

India car dealer

Interstate Motorsport

Isringhausen Imports

Jaguar Clearwater

Jamey Test

Abarth

Abbott-Detroit

Acadian

Acura

Alfa Romeo

American Coach

Amphicar

Apocalypse

Apollo

Ariel

Aston Martin

Auburn

Audi

Austin-Healey

Backdraft Racing

Bentley

Bugatti

Buick

Bultaco

Cadillac

Can-Am

Chevrolet

Chrysler

Clenet

Cole

Combat

Cord

Crosley

Custom

Custom Motorcycle

Delahaye

DeLorean

DeSoto

Dodge

Ducati

Duesenberg

Edsel

Essex

Excalibur

Excelsior

Facel Vega

Ferrari

FIAT

Ford

Freightliner

Genesis

Grech

Harley-Davidson

Hennessey

Honda

Hudson

Hummer

Hupmobile

Hyundai

Indian

Infiniti

International

Iso Grifo

Jaguar

Jeep

Kaiser

Karma

Kawasaki

Koenigsegg

Lagonda

Lamborghini

Lancia

Land Rover

Lexus

Lincoln

Lister

Lotus

Lucid

Maserati

Maybach

Mazda

McLaren

Mercedes-Benz

Mercury

MINI

Mitsubishi

Moto Guzzi

Nash-Healey

Ner-A-Car

Nissan

Norton

Oakland

Oldsmobile

Packard

Pagani

Sedan

Sedan long

Hatchback

Convertible

Speedster

Pickup

duPont REGISTRY

New and Pre-owned 1968–1968 BMW 1600 for Sale

Sorted by Most Expensive

1968 BMW 1600

Call for Price

Call for miles

RM Sothebys

Find BMW Cars for Sale by Model

Find BMW Cars for Sale by City

New and Used BMW Cars for Sale

Subscribe