Lot 146: BMW 700 Rennwagen

The driving force behind the '700' project was not only the BMW development department but in particular the Viennese BMW importer Wolfgang Denzel, a friend of the then BMW boarch chairman, Dr. Richter-Brohm. Largely on his own initiative, Denzel began to develop a sporty small car for BMW, having had some experience of automobile construction himself. The technical basis was to be provided by the chassis and the engine of the BMW 600. This small four-seater, derived from the Isetta, had remained somewhat unsuccessful due to its unorthodox body, not because of technical shortcomings. Denzel entrusted the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti with the design of the body. In mid January 1958, Denzel then received the official development contract and a body design was developed in his workshops. On July 30th 1958, Denzel presented the finished prototype of the Coupé to the BMW board of directors, as developed by himself in collaboration with Michelotti and, generally speaking, the car's modern, Italian influenced, style was well received. This little BMW racer is an ideal starter for a debut in classic motor sport. It is offered with FIA papers, a German Wagenpass and a valid German KFZ-Brief. It boasts a fitted 60hp engine as well as a spare engine and gearbox. The overhauled engines are by Schlader and Schrick and are race ready. A fitted roll bar and racing seat further enhance the cars credentials. For a modest outlay, it is an easy way to enter classic and historic motorsport with much fun to be had. Dieser kleine BMW Rennwagen bietet die ideale Startmaglickeit fxr einen Newcomer im klassischen Motorsport. Hier angeboten mit FIA Papieren, Wagenpass und gxltigem deutschen KFZ - Brief ist der 700er mit einem 60 PS Motor + einem Ersatzmotor und einem Ersatzgetriebe ausgestattet. Die xberholten Motore sind von Schlader und Schrick und rennfertig. Ein berrollbxgel und Rennsitz komplettieren die Ausstattung weiter. Das Gesamtpaket ist zudem preiswert im Angebot und bietet hierfxr den Einstieg in den historischen Motorsport und sicher jede Menge Spass.