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In 1969 the Geneva Motor Show, Bertone, and BMW have launched the world's Concept Coupe Cabriolet Spicup only. This legendary classic car was perfectly preserved, and was recently on display at Villa d'Este Design and the BMW Museum. In these circumstances it is understandable that the concept of Spicup generated great waves of interest when it was auctioned the famous auction house Bonham during a special event called "Power in the BMW." While many may be tempted to believe that this is the only car meant to be displayed, Spicup Coupe Cabriolet was originally intended to be a tram.

During the 1960s, BMW had a close cooperation with the Carrozzeria Bertone, including the famous designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, was responsible for 3200C cut, so when the Italian coachbuilder wanted to show engineer Enzo Cingolani idea of ​​a retractable roof, it was the German company they did. The Spicup "(Spider / Coupe) was the result. Platform BMW E3 sedan was selected, the example that comes to Bertone, version 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder SOHC engine installed. The chassis were numbered" 0010 V. "-.. V Versuchswagen means (experimental car) Its futuristic appearance despite the main talking point was the roof Spicup novel, which consisted of stainless steel panels, which has drawn heavy arch Although the idea did never went to production, it has no influence on the lines of Targa Bertone X1-top Fiat / 9

Carrozzeria Ghia with Giugiaro, was to finish the Spicup Marcello Gandini, the incorporation of what was for a time before signing with the lights of his party concealed, also seen in the Alfa Romeo Montreal and Lamborghini Jarama.

All factors together have made this car sold today at auction for $ 612,000. After 1969, Spicup concept was sold to the Dutch guy who has alienated the original color green to decide to paint the car orange color. He also spent some time each day for BMW TOTAL 60 000 kilometers, and meaningless, broke the world record, becoming the only car in this car is just an example and is used so much. This car is brought to light 20 years was returned anonymously returned to the original color and the engine had been restored. All of the recovery and the price of a lot of stuff out. Spicup Convertible Coupe was to build a 2000CS old platform and powered by 2.5 liter cylinder. Auction, where the only BMW also sold less unique to BMW sold as the BMW 3.0CSL (73 ') - $ 466 000, the BMW M1 Pro Car - $ 666,000, and last but not least, the BMW 328 Roadster ('37) - 666 000 dollars.



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