There are a lot of exciting new BMWs coming out in the upcoming months. There’s no doubt that some BMW fans are looking forward to the upcoming XM and G87 M2, maybe even the new 7 Series. But discerning enthusiasts might be looking elsewhere – say, Munich – and in a shorter time frame. November, for example.
Why? Because RM Sotheby’s will be holding a very special Munich auction this year. Taking place November 25th through the 26th, some old-school BMW fans might have a lot to be thankful for. “The Bavarian Legends Collection” features 32 very special BMWs of varying vintage, ranging from a 1958 BMW 507 to a 1980 BMW M1, and a whole lot of in-between. Perhaps most notable is the abundance of pre-war vehicles, which have become more and more uncommon as they approach centenarian status.
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The oldest BMW featured is a 1928 Dixi 3/15 DA-1. It’s a soft-top roadster built under license by the Austin Motor Company and based on the Austin 7. Boasting a whopping 15 horsepower, it was essentially an Austin 7 built to be left-hand drive and assembled using parts manufactured in Germany. It is technically the first BMW car produced.
A 1938 BMW 328 Roadster has also found its way into the auction. One of just 464 BMW 328s built in the 1930s, this one is an early example and has an apparently uncertain history until its registration in 2011. The 328 was an integral part of BMW’s early motorsport history; even claiming a 1-2-3 finish at the Mille Miglia, and two victories at the Nürburgring.
A 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is also on the block, although this is long before they had anything to do with BMW. The most interesting thing about this one is that it has over 63,000 miles on it, which is downright amazing! It’s also bounced around from the UK to Germany, a couple of times, then to the US, and back to Europe, so it’s probably the world’s most well-traveled Phantom II. A 7.7-liter inline-six engine powers this monster.
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