WIKING 018703 – BMW 1600 GT Coupé

What a convertible! Rare and debonair, the two-seater BMW inherited from the estate of car builder Hans Glas from Dingolfing was allowed to live on for a mere twelve months. This extension was all too brief, as the BMW 1600 GT Coupé would clearly have deserved to last longer. Following their acquisition of Glas, BMW began to furnish the GT model with their technology in September 1967, resulting in the 105 hp BMW engine becoming the GT’s standard power train. Naturally, the radiator grille – as can also be seen in the WIKING model – was adorned with BMW’s signature “kidney grille” and new tail lights. Throughout this entire time, the original was produced for only a short period, which is why WIKING now also pays homage to the unique history of this model type by adding it to their range of classics. While delivery of the first 75 hp 1300 GT began in 1964, the 1700 Coupé was launched in September – boasting 100 hp and the remarkable top speed of 185 km/h. The most striking change entailed in the Glas upgrading: Due to the higher construction of the engine, the bonnet had a flat dome, which was from then on used for all models.v