BMW SA 2000 “The Unicorn”
Recently found on a UK car auction site was this 1970 BMW 2000 SA is a real rarity, and you’d be forgiven for never having seen one before. Originally designed by Piedmontese Carrozzeria Frua for Bavarian automaker Hans Glas GmbH, this intriguing four-door saloon borrowed styling cues from BMW, including the famous ‘Hofmeister Kink’. Glas was taken over by BMW in 1966 and this car would live on in South Africa with BMW underpinnings and badging.
Right-hand drive example from 1970, which the vendor understands to be the only example in the UK. Originally delivered in complete knockdown (kit) form to South Africa where it remained until 2016 then imported to Malaysia with incorrect engine capacity listed – (believed to reduce import tax) – and imported to UK in 2021. Hopefully by the time you read this it’s gone to a BMW enthusiast and hopefully we’ll see it at future shows.