1967 BMW Glas 3000 V8 Fastback one-off show car coachbuilt by FruaSOLD
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*** Information in English: Some of the most interesting cars to have ever been created by BMW are those that have been crafted not in-house by BMW’s own designers, as skilled as they may be, but by outside coachbuilders. After BMW’s acquisition of famed old-line German automaker Glas in 1966, the company continued to produce the Glas 3000 V8, albeit under the name BMW-Glas, and badge it as a BMW. The design of the Glas 3000 V8 was polarising to some, but the acquisition gave coachbuilder Pietro Frua, who had designed a handful of other Glas models, an opportunity to reimagine the car’s design. The vehicle presented here is the only BMW-Glas 3000 V8 to be fitted with custom bodywork by Frua. Whilst the car’s fastback body differed from anything built by Glas or BMW at that time, it was instantly recognisable by its iconic kidney-shaped grille. Unlike the somewhat bulbous Glas models, this new car’s coachwork was sleek, low-slung, and aggressive. Its design was similar to that of a Maserati Ghibli or an Iso Grifo, and clearly Frua had been influenced by Giorgetto Giugiaro in its lines. The car proved to be popular, and it was displayed at a number of motor shows, including Frankfurt and Paris in 1967, the Geneva Salon in 1968, and finally Barcelona in 1969. BMW presented the car in different colours to showcase its incredible design: light blue metallic at Paris and red in Barcelona. After Barcelona, it was sold to its first owner, a gentleman in Andalucía who retained the car for over 20 years, until his death. It was then purchased by an admiring employee of that owner. It has just finished a recent mechanical restoration with its current owner. Whilst this work was taking place, the interior was fitted with new upholstery and the paint colour was changed once again to silver, which is a very flattering colour for the car, as it helps to showcase its wonderful lines. The mileage showing on the odometer is 64,950, which is a reading that very well could be original.As attractive as the BMW-Glas 3000 V8 by Frua was, it was decided that the model would be not go into production so BMW could focus on the upcoming 3.0 CS, and this car was left as a one-off. For the BMW enthusiast, this represents a singular opportunity to purchase one of the most unique and attractive cars the company ever built. Over 350 Classic and sportscars in stock. More information and photos on www.thegallerybrummen.nl. Or contact us by phone: 0031-575-564055. Over 350 Classic and sportscars in stock. More info/pictures:www.thegallerybrummen.nl Or contact us by phone:0031-575-564055 *** Informatie in het Nederlands: De meest interessante auto's ooit door BMW gemaakt zijn de modellen ontworpen en gebouwd door externe carrosseriebouwers. Na de overname van de beroemde Duitse autofabrikant Glas in 1966, bleef BMW de Glas 3000 V8 produceren, zij het onder de naam BMW-Glas en met het logo van BMW. De overname gaf carrosseriebouwer Pietro Frua, die reeds een aantal andere Glas modellen had ontworpen, de kans om een vernieuwd ontwerp van de auto te maken. Deze BMW-Glas 3000 V8 is het enige exemplaar met aangepaste carrosserie door Frua. Het model is herkenbaar aan zijn bijzondere nier-vormige grille. In tegenstelling tot de wat bolle vorm van de Glas modellen is de Frua carrosserie meer gestroomlijnd en agressief van uiterlijk. Zijn ontwerp was vergelijkbaar met dat van een Maserati Ghibli of Iso Grifo. In het lijnenspel is te zien dat Frua was geinspireerd door Giorgetto Giugaro. De auto is op een aantal autobeurzen in Europa tentoongesteld, o.a. Frankfurt en Parijs in 1967, Salon van Geneve in 1968 en Barcelona in 1969. Om het bijzondere ontwerp te benadrukken is de auto in verschillende kleuren gepresenteerd, in lichtblauw metallic in Parijs en in de kleur rood in Barcelona. Na de laatste beurs in Barcelona is de auto verkocht aan zijn eerste eigenaar uit Andalusië. Deze heeft de BMW 20 jaar in zijn bezit gehad, tot aan zijn overlijden. Vervolgens is de auto overgenomen door één van zijn werknemers. De laatste eigenaar heeft de 3000 V8 totaal gerestaureerd en technisch gereviseerd. De auto is geheel overgespoten in de kleur zilvergrijs. Deze kleur staat waanzinnig goed en laat de lijnen van de carrosserie nog beter uitkomen. Hoe geliefd de BMW-Glas 3000 V8 van Frua ook was, is het model niet door BMW in productie genomen waardoor dit enige exemplaar absoluut uniek is. Voor de liefhebber is dit dé kans om één van de meest bijzondere auto’s ooit door BMW gemaakt aan te kunnen kopen.

Reference Number 390498

as of 1/10/2016

Overview
Car 1967 BMW Glas 3000 V8 Fastback one-off show car coachbuilt by Frua
Mileage 64.000 km 
Configuration Left Hand Drive (LHD) 
Transmission Manual Shift 
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