1935 Frazer-Nash BMW 319 Cabriolet Registration Number: CMT...

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£27,000 - £32,000

1935 Frazer-Nash BMW 319 Cabriolet

Registration Number: CMT 945
Chassis Number: 54313
Engine Number: 312/2

- In current family ownership since 1961
- Twin carburettor version
- One of only 42 examples
- Subject of much restoration work in recent years

Frazer Nash became the UK’s importer of BMWs in 1935 after witnessing BMW win the Alpine Trial with their Sports Model the previous year. The sporting car featured a six cylinder engine, a synchromesh gearbox, a lightweight twin-tube chassis and independent front suspension. A mere 42 of over 400 of these models were shipped to the UK, then equipped with right hand drive and a Frazer-Nash BMW badge. Frazer Nash also imported around 600 saloons and cabriolets using the same chassis as the Sports Models, and it is understood that only forty or so of these remain in existence.

One of these 42 imported vehicles, and with ownership history dating to the 1950s, this delightful and rare Frazer-Nash BMW has been in the same father and son ownership since 1961, residing in England apart from a twenty year stint in the Isle of Man from 2004. The Frazer-Nash has been fastidiously maintained, in recent years having undergone a comprehensive restoration, both bodily and mechanically. Work included a complete repaint in blue, road wheel refurbishment and the fitting of a new hood, upholstery and carpets. The sporting car has been seldom used in recent years and remains in very smart order.

The history file contains maintenance and engineer instructions, a maintenance log book from 1961 to present, original instruction book, Solex instruction book, an Andre Hydro-Telecontrol shock absorbers instruction book, an Enots One-Shot Lubrication System instruction book, two RF60 continuation books and the current V5C registration certificate.

Note: there is a large quantity of spare parts available by separate negotiation.