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1959 Bocar XP-5 Meister Bräuser III

RM Sotheby's
Monterey, CaliforniaManual
SoldAug 21, 2016
Sold for$412,500

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Summary
This rare 1959 Bocar XP-5 "Meister Bräuser III" features an estimated 315 bhp 283 cu. in. Chevrolet Corvette V-8 with Rochester fuel injection, a Borg-Warner four-speed manual transmission, and a Corvette posi-traction rear-end.
More details
Its unique chromoly steel tubular space frame and lightweight fiberglass roadster body were ingeniously designed by aeronautic engineer Bob Carnes, including an offset engine for improved handling. With only an estimated 15 examples produced, this model is a quintessential example of a limited-production American road racer.
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Listing history

1 appearance
  • 8/21/2016
    RM Sotheby's
    Sold· this listing
    $413k
Sold for
$413k
#1 of XP-5s in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
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