Color: Polaris metallic (060)

Mileage: believed genuine 57,280 kilometres from new

History:

• 2018: has received recommissioning and restoration.
• Early in 2018, the Batmobile was delivered to Classic Restorations (Scotland) Ltd in Alyth as a bodyshell and crates of parts, to be rebuilt. Works included a complete engine overhaul: new cylinder head, pistons, bearings, chains, etc. In addition, the suspension and brakes were completely overhauled with all components cleaned and powder coated prior to re-assembly. Other components renewed include the clutch; clutch and brake master cylinders; metal brake pipes and hoses; radiator; alternator; distributor; exhaust system; and tyres. The bodywork has had some small patches welded to the inner wheelarches, which have been sealed and coated with 3M Body Schutz (in black). The rear spoiler has been stripped, repaired, and partially repainted (the body had already been repainted in the original silver colour). The interior has been re-upholstered and the carpets and headlining renewed using new original BMW material throughout.
• Note: many individual who have seen or inquired on the car think that the car needs a full restoration, it had a quick once over to prepare to for auction.
• In long-term storage (circa 1980-2018)
• In 1975, the car was purchased by the lady vendor's father, a Dumfries garage proprietor, having been first registered in the UK in October of that year. Its owner drove the BMW for circa five years, servicing it himself. Since 1980, the car has sat in his workshop, and over the years was dismantled with a view to restoring it. The current odometer reading is circa 57,279 kilometres (approximately 35,600 miles) which in view of the car's lengthy period of inactivity is believed genuine.

Transactions:

Bonhams auction:

• 5 Oct 2018
• The Zoute Sale
• Sold for € 178,246 (US$ 198,637) inc. premium
• Knokke-Heist, Place Albert de Knokke Le Zoute
• Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry restoration invoices and photographs; current MoT certificate; and a UK V5 registration document.

Owner:

1. 2018->current: second owner
2. 1975->2018: first owner Jimmie Currie and her daughter
3. First registration: October 1975
4. Delivered: 2nd November 1973 to the UK importer, BMW London Ltd.
5. Production: 25th September 1973

Reference / Credits / Thank you:

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24956/lot/50/