The 3200 CS was the first BMW to feature the iconic “Hofmeister kink” in its design

[starcruiser]

Here is an article from Silodrome on the BMW 3200CS, https://silodrome.com/bmw-3200-cs/

which is also up for auction at Bonhams, https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/li...30-113f-4cc1-b307-ef51b54cc8c5?status=preview

 

[Ohmess]

While the Bertone 3200CS was the first BMW to sport the Hofmeister kink, it was a design feature Bertone used in several cars in the early 1960s. I think had BMW not continued to use this design feature consistently, it would be thought of as a Bertone feature rather than a BMW feature.

Hofmeister Kink “Turns” 60

In recognition of the Hofmeister kink’s 60th birthday BMW has found roads that have turns that resemble the kink and put them into a map app. Now you can “drive your Hofmeister Kink”. There are a couple near Monterrey for you folks heading to Legends West. Enjoy...

e9coupe.com

 

[HB Chris]

The NK 1500 debuted at the same show and also has the kink so there is no one model that can claim that distinction.

 

[adawil2002]

700 LS has a very subtle lower C pillar return which became more pronounced with the advent of the NKs & 3200CS in 1963.

 

[HB Chris]

Sept 1961 Frankfurt Motor show debut for both. I don’t see any kink in the 700.

 

[starcruiser]

Here is a 1949 Buick Super Sedanette.

Hofmeister kink - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Ohmess]

The NK 1500 debuted at the same show and also has the kink so there is no one model that can claim that distinction.

Chris - was that a Bertone design, or had Marchelotti left Bertone and started his own studio before becoming involved with the NK?