Highlights

Rare BMW 700 Sport Coupe - the first BMW production car with a monocoque body
Comprehensively rebuilt over a number of years
Winner of a local BMW car club show
In current ownership for approximately 12 years
Imported from Singapore and now registered on UK plates

The Appeal

The BMW 700 Sport Coupe holds a special place in the marque's history as the first BMW production car to feature a monocoque body. Powered by a rear-mounted 696cc air-cooled flat-twin and offered with a four-speed manual gearbox, it delivered a spirited driving experience in a compact package. The model is widely credited with helping to rescue BMW from financial difficulty in the early 1960s, and surviving examples are scarce — particularly in the UK. The extreme majority of these early machines were shipped out exclusively in left-hand drive - so finding a genuine right-hand drive car, such as this ex-Singapore car, is a tantalising prospect.

This 1962 example was purchased approximately 12 years ago in poor condition and has since been treated to a comprehensive rebuild encompassing bodywork, interior and mechanical work. The quality of the restoration was validated with a win at a local BMW car club show, and we have to say it's still quite the looker. Now MOT-exempt and registered on UK plates, this historically significant little Beamer is a remarkable car that we're sure will draw plenty of attention at auction.

Key Information

Mileage: 49 miles (indicated, post-restoration)
Country of registration: UK-registered in 1966 (imported from Singapore)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 696cc two-cylinder horizontally-opposed petrol engine, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Limited paperwork available

The Detail

Body has undergone a total rebuild using new panels where available and floor pan sections from a BMW 2002
Professional fabrication work carried out where replacement parts were unavailable
The vendor states the body is generally in very good order, though the gutter trim is not perfect as replacements are unavailable
All seats have been professionally recovered
New carpets sourced from Germany
New roof lining, professionally fitted
Engine has been gone through with seals replaced and the vendor reports it runs well
The vendor states that there are a few non-standard parts, mainly due to the non availability of genuine parts
The vendor reports the gearbox is quiet and generally works well, though takes some getting used to
Some spares of variable condition are included in the sale

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