• Part of The Bavarian Legends Collection
• One of 230 BMW 315/1s produced from 1934 to 1937
• Powered by a 1.5-litre six-cylinder engine, mated to a four-speed manual gearbox
• Finished in two-tone black over white, with a red leather interior

Please note this lot has entered the EU on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Fahrzeug mit einer vorübergehenden Einfuhrgenehmigung in die EU eingeführt wurde, die entweder durch die Ausfuhr des Fahrzeugs aus der EU mit einem genehmigten Frachtbrief und den entsprechenden Zollunterlagen oder durch die Zahlung der geltenden Mehrwertsteuer und Einfuhrzölle aufgehoben werden muss, damit das Fahrzeug in der EU verbleiben kann.

In 1933, BMW decided to build a mid-sized saloon, named the “303”. Powered by a 1.2-litre engine—BMW’s first six-cylinder powerplant—the 303 could reach speeds of 90 km/h and had excellent handling capabilities. Later, BMW engineers increased the displacement to 1.5-litres, and in April 1934 the Munich firm launched the 315. The 315 was capable of breaking the 100 km/h barrier and helped BMW to build its reputation as a maker of exclusive, well-built performance cars. By the end of production in 1937 nearly 10,000 315s had been sold in varying body styles.

The rarest derivative was the 315/1 Roadster. First shown to the public as a prototype, popular demand led management to commission a small production run. 315/1s had the same 1.5-litre straight-six engine as the standard 315, but were equipped with three side-draft carburettors. They featured independent front suspension, a live rear axle with semi-elliptical springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers. Just 230 315/1 Roadsters were built, with many competing in circuit races and hill climbs.

This BMW 315/1 was built in 1934, but little is known about its history. The consignor acquired it in 2017, and since then it has formed part of a museum exhibition. As a result of its years on static display, buyers are recommended to carry out a mechanical inspection prior to returning this car to the road. Today, it is finished in charming white-and-black paintwork, with red leather upholstery, and offers BMW enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire a desirable pre-war BMW. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mu22.