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Rare 1935 BMW 315/1 Roadster One of 242 This 1935 BMW 315/1 presents an unusual opportunity for the discerning collector to enjoy a rare and stylish pre-war BMW Roadster in fascinating, unrestored condition. While the earliest history of this BMW 315/1 Roadster is not known, by 1960 it had come into the ownership of Herb Tobin of Massachusetts. Mr. Tobin, an active member of the Vintage Sports Car Club of America and the American Bugatti Club, campaigned the Roadster in the Hunnewell Hill Climb in Wellesley, Massachusetts, among other events throughout the 1960s. Upon Mr. Tobin   s passing in 2017, his son Dan inherited the BMW, taking careful measures to make the Roadster roadworthy once again without disturbing its charming patina, following an extended period of storage. Launched in April 1934 at the Berlin Motor Show, the BMW 315/1 Roadster Prototype was an instant success with motoring enthusiasts. Demand for this mid-sized roadster was strong enough for BMW to produce a limited run of just 242 units. This new model was based on the 315 saloon and powered by the same 1.5-liter, inline six-cylinder engine. Thanks to its lightweight bodywork, the 315 was capable of over 100 km/h in roadster form. Due to their impressive handling, largely a result of their independent front suspension, 315 Roadsters were campaigned in rallies and circuit races across Europe throughout the mid-1930s. The success of these sports cars paved the way for their successor  the legendary 328.  Attractive and Rare BMW 315 Roadster; One of 242 Built Formerly the Property of Herb Tobin Retained in Single Family Ownership for over 60 Years Participant at VSCCA Events Since the 1960s Largely Unrestored ExamplePrice: $129,500

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024. rn?225,000 - ?275,000 EUR rnrnOne of 242 BMW 315/1 Roadsters produced from 1934 to 1937rnDelivered new to Augsburg, Bavaria in April 1935rnBenefits from a complete restoration carried out by Rene Gro?e, the expert German craftsman; verified by invoices on file totalling over ?550,000 rnPowered by an uprated BMW 319/1 motor; accompanied by a spare engine and gearboxrn rnrnThe rarest derivative of BMW's popular 315 model was the 315/1 Roadster, which retained the same 1.5-litre straight-six engine as the standard car yet was equipped with three side-draft carburettors. The model featured independent front suspension, a live rear axle with semi-elliptical springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers. Just 242 examples of the 315/1 Roadster were built, with many competing in circuit races and hill climbs.rnrnAs confirmed by an accompanying Birth Certificate from BMW, the example offered here was delivered to its first owner in Augsburg, Bavaria, on 14 April 1935, in Green over Grey upholstery. The earliest history of the BMW is unknown, but it is recorded to have been registered in 1960 in Switzerland, where the 315/1 found three owners before the consignor purchased the car in 2014rnrnUnder their instruction, the BMW was presented to Rene Gro?e, the Wusterwitz-based expert restorer, for complete renovation. Invoices on file detail the restoration carried out in full between 2015 and 2024. In total, over ?550,000 has been spent to finish the car in the fine condition it is presented in today. rnrnFitted with an uprated 319/1 motor and accompanied by a spare (non-matching but period-correct) engine and gearbox, the opportunity to own such an immaculately restored 315/1 Roadster is rarely as enticing as this. rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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