SP42_TS19_r089

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1960 BMW 600



Lot : SP42

1960 BMW 600 2D

 

Auctioned on FRI, 2019-04-12

Auctioned at The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction 2019

 

Sold at $ 39,050

 

Transmission: Manual

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Powered by a twin cylinder 600cc boxer type engine with an output of 19.5 hp. The transmission is a fully syncro-meshed 4 speed with reverse. A top speed of over 60 mph let them keep up in general traffic. Leather seats were the only luxury. This one has been fully restored and comes with a trailer to transport it to shows. Highly desired, very collectible and rarely offered for sale, this is a rare opportunity to own a unique vehicle.

Post war Europe was a world where resources were in short supply. This led to the microcar, a collector car that today draws a huge crowd whenever one appears in public. The BMW 600 was produced from 1957 to 1959 this particular unit is #3127 of 6818 built for the US market. Powered by a twin cylinder 600cc boxer type engine with an output of 19.5 hp. The transmission is a fully syncro-meshed 4 speed with reverse. A top speed of over 60 mph let them keep up in general traffic. Leather seats were the only luxury. This one has been fully restored and comes with a trailer to transport it to shows. Highly desired, very collectible and rarely offered for sale, this is a rare opportunity to own a unique vehicle.