H&H Classics is about to supply a uncommon 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports activities at its upcoming public sale on the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on November 29. Anticipated to fetch between £150,000 – £180,000 (about $180,000 – $218,000), the automotive is steeped in wealthy motoring historical past, being one in every of simply 26 319/55 Sports activities crafted by Frazer-Nash.

This instance is acknowledged because the second Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports activities to reach on UK shores and boasts an intensive interval competitors historical past. Initially provided to C.G. Fitt Esq., a rich and achieved beginner racing driver, ‘DHX 347’ distinguished itself at revered racing venues equivalent to Brooklands, Shelsley Walsh, and Donington. It has additionally been a proud participant in quite a few rallies since its acquisition by the present vendor in 2006, when it grew to become a part of a cherished personal assortment.

Paul Cheetham and Lucas Gomersall, the motorcar specialists at H&H Classics who consigned the automotive between them, commented: “The 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports activities is a uncommon motorsport heritage gem. Its storied previous on iconic tracks and its imminent look at our Buxton public sale reveal the timeless attract of true racing classics. The automotive is eligible for a bunch of prestigious occasions and able to be campaigned once more after being properly stored in a non-public assortment.”

One of many standout attributes of this 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW is its wire wheels, a specification added upon its creation. Through the years, the automotive has undergone thorough upkeep and mechanical consideration, making certain it stays ‘on the button’. As we speak, the car showcases a mixture of White end offset by elegant Crimson leather-based upholstery.

Included with the automotive is a complete historical past file, full with ‘in-action’ interval pictures and vital documentation. This consists of correspondence from the unique proprietor, detailing elements of the car’s vibrant racing historical past together with a first-in-class on the 1939 Brooklands J.C.C Rally, and a aggressive end on the London to Exeter Trial.

The 319/55 Sports activities is thought to be probably the most fascinating Frazer-Nash BMW fashions. With higher road-holding than anything in its class and much nimbler than a up to date Bentley or Lagonda, the light-weight two-seater rapidly distinguished itself on rallies, sprints, hillclimbs and racetracks across the UK.

“We consider that is the primary time in a few years that one in every of these uncommon fashions has been put beneath the hammer so we anticipate a big stage of curiosity,” concludes Cheetham.