Description:

After being bought by Dave Saunders in 2006, this BMW 1800 Ti was prepared for him and run in historic racing by the well-respected marque specialist Laranca Motorsport. It was campaigned extensively by Saunders in the popular U2TC series and has raced across Europe at venues such as Silverstone, Monza, Dijon, Donington Park and Portimao.

Originally built in 1966 as an 1800 Ti road car, chassis number 1417801 remained like that until the early 1990s, when it was rebuilt into race-ready TiSA specification by Frick Motorsport GmBH. The bodyshell was completely stripped down and reinforced for racing before being sprayed in the factory BMW colour of Bristol Grey.

The four-cylinder engine was rebuilt with Mahle racing pistons, a 328/336 camshaft, bigger valves and a lightened flywheel. Twin Weber carburettors were fitted, and drive is transmitted through a five-speed Getrag gearbox and a twin-plate clutch. The BMW also features a ZF limited-slip differential, a braking system of front discs and rear drums, a fire-extinguisher system and a full bolt-in roll cage. It also currently has a Recaro race seat and Luke harness. 

After being completed in 1994, the BMW was used in Historic Touring Car Class F racing by its German owner and won its class at that year’s Spa Six Hours. It also raced at Zandvoort and Hockenheim, and in the Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring it came second in class behind a BMW driven by former works racers Dieter Quester and Rauno Aaltonen. 

During the ownership of Dave Saunders, this BMW 1800 Ti was maintained to the highest standards and a new engine was built up around a replacement block. Although it hasn’t raced since 2012, it is now being offered for sale as a highly eligible and competitive choice of historic racing car.

Website:

https://classicmotorhub.com/1966-bmw-1800-ti.html

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U2TC Series , BMW