Description
The Neue Klasse was created to close the gap in BMW production between the economy motorcycle-engined cars and the heavier ‘Baroque Angel’ saloons. Unveiled as 1500 at 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show it featured a design by Wilhelm Hofmeister and Giovanni Michelotti that displayed elements that would soon be established as BMW’s trademark including the upright kidney grilles, the round headlights, the shark nose profile and the C pilar kink. In the mid 60s Hofmeister commissioned Georg Bertram and Manfred Rennen to create a 2-door version that would be a lighter and more agile performer powered by a 1. 6 lt 4 cylinder single carburetor set up to later receive several capacity/ carburetor revisions.
The 1602 offered was produced in late 1972 in Chamonix White over blue vinyl interior to feature under special order a steel sunroof and upgraded brakes all around. Used mainly on open roads, in 1992 the engine was rebuilt using a new block to later be sold to a family member and current owner. With stellar underbody preservation the car presents with no rust in daily driver condition that includes an LPG certified upgrade. It is now offered with MoT history, complete registration logbook, valid FIVA identification card and recent state historic vehicle inspection and registration certificates.
Specifications
Year: 1971
Make: BMW
Series: 02
Designers: Wilhelm Hofmeister and Giovanni Michelotti
Developers: Georg Bertram and Manfred Rennen
Model: 2002
Body type: 2 door sedan
Chassis number: 3910100
Engine series: M10
Engine number: 5965817
Engine: 1573 cc, in line 4 cyl, Solex 38 carbureted, 85 bhp at 5700 rpm, 124 Nm at 3000 rpm
Transmission type: 4 speed, manual
Exterior color, code: Chamonix White, 085
Interior color, trim: blue, vinyl with cloth inserts
Owners: 2
Documents:
- registration logbook covering 1972 to 2024
- FIVA Identication Card, issued 2018
- LPG installation and conformity certificate issued 2021
- MoT mileage history 2018 to 2024
