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BRISCADIEU BORDEAUX

Estimate €10,000 - €14,000
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BMW Year: 1971 Mileage: Model: Coach 1602 Vehicle registration document: yes MOT: due A BMW that played a part in the brand’s revival The BMW 1602 belongs to a particularly significant period in the German manufacturer’s history. In the 1960s, BMW underwent a major rebranding with the introduction of more modern models, combining elegance, spaciousness and dynamic driving characteristics. This car is part of the ‘Neue Klasse’ era – the new BMWs that enabled the manufacturer to establish itself in a market where German and Italian competition was particularly fierce. It was against this backdrop that the range of two-door BMWs – now commonly associated with the 02 Series – emerged. Produced from the second half of the 1960s onwards, it embodied the spirit of the new BMW saloons in a more compact and dynamic format. The formula is simple but particularly effective: an elegant three-box body, two doors, a classic rear-wheel-drive layout and a front-mounted four-cylinder engine. The 1602: balance over performance Whilst the BMW 2002 has become the most famous representative of this range, the 1602 occupies an important place in its history. Although more modest in terms of its engine, it nevertheless retained the fundamental qualities that would gradually build the reputation of BMW saloons: a compact car that was nonetheless spacious enough, understated styling, and a driving experience more focused on pleasure than that of many family cars of its time. We find this rather distinctive combination: a car of reasonable dimensions yet spacious, practical, family-friendly and distinguished. A silhouette characteristic of 1970s BMWs With its long bonnet, light-filled interior and two-door saloon body, the 1602 today possesses an elegance typical of European cars from that period. Its design is relatively simple, without any unnecessary embellishments. It is precisely this understated style that accounts for much of its charm. At the front, the grille and the famous BMW ‘kidney grilles’ make it instantly recognisable, whilst the large glass areas give the car a particularly light and airy appearance. It is a car that marks the transition between the classic post-war BMWs and the sportier identity that the brand would go on to develop extensively over the following decades. The car on offer This 1971 BMW 1602 comes with its registration document. The mileage is not specified, and no mileage is claimed without further supporting documentation. The car is described as being in a fine state of preservation and is likely to appeal to both enthusiasts of classic BMWs and collectors seeking a European car characteristic of the early 1970s. Condition and maintenance The car is therefore in a fine state of preservation. The MOT is due. A general inspection of the vehicle will therefore enable its future owner to obtain a more precise assessment of the mechanical condition, the brakes, the tyres, the various fluids and the safety features before putting it into regular use. An increasingly popular model This model’s growing popularity goes hand in hand with the rising interest in BMWs of this generation. The 1602 is, in fact, well-positioned: it shares much of the aesthetics and philosophy of the famous ‘02’ family, whilst remaining less showy than some of its sportier variants. It therefore offers an attractive entry point into the world of classic BMWs. Key points This 1971 BMW 1602 is particularly appealing due to the balance of its design. Its two-door body, the proportions typical of BMWs of that era and its stated condition make it an interesting car for anyone wishing to rediscover the spirit of the first compact and dynamic BMWs. Above all, it belongs to a generation that was pivotal in the brand’s history – one that helped to firmly establish BMW’s image as a car that is elegant, family-friendly and a pleasure to drive.
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About the sale CLASSIC CARS
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 4:56 PM
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