BMW 328 Junior
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number33
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Location
Description
Built by Xavier De La Chapelle of Lyon
4-stroke Honda engine
Bodywork composite material
Eligible Little Big Mans
This BMW 328 model, a respectful homage to the iconic 2-litre race car and a symbol of 1930s racing, is one of less than 500 examples built by Xavier De La Chapelle of Lyon, the French manufacturer of exceptional automobiles. The bodywork, in composite material, sits on an epoxy-finished tubular chassis, and the car is equipped with a 110cc 4-stroke Honda engine, chain transmission, rack-and-pinion steering, automatic clutch and drum brakes. Dashboard with dials, ignition key, indicators and klaxon. L 224 cm.
This example is eligible for Little Big Mans.
Bibliography: Merveilleuses Automobiles à essence pour enfants de Guy Chappaz, éditions Glénat, 2001. Reproduced on page 79.