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£785,500
1938 BMW 328 Sports Two-Seater
UK • 1 Dec 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 BMW 328 Sports Two-Seater, chassis number 85302, is a fully restored example with a rich history, including ownership by John Coombs. Originally delivered to Köln, Germany, it spent time in the USA before being meticulously rebuilt in the UK, retaining its original engine block and rear axle components. Presented in concours quality, this rare and iconic sports car is eligible for prestigious historic motor sports events.
Condition
9
The car was completely stripped and rebuilt with new parts, including engine re-sleeving, new bearings, and upgraded components. The body's ash frame was repaired, metalwork restored, and the car was repainted and re-trimmed by specialists. It has covered only 200 miles since restoration and is presented in concours quality condition.
/ 10
111 miles (via 2012 MOT)
928 XUX
1938
Auction
85302
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
BMW's emergence as a manufacturer of fine sporting motor cars can be traced back to the annual Eifelrennen event held at the Nürburgring on 14th June 1936, when Ernst Henne beat a field that included 1½-litre monoposto racing cars driving the prototype of what would become one of the most iconic sports cars of all time – the legendary '328'.
The fact that this overwhelming victory had been achieved only eight years after BMW's establishment as an automobile manufacturer is all the more remarkable.
Lacking the resources of larger and longer established rivals, BMW adopted an evolutionary, 'mix and match' approach to model development.
Thus the 328 employed the tubular chassis, transverse-leaf independent front suspension and live rear axle of the 319; the cylinder block and hydraulic brakes of the 326; and a body incorporating stylistic elements of the 319/1 Sport and 329.
With the 328, BMW's Chief Engineer Fritz Fiedler turned accepted chassis design on its head, coming up with a f...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Apr 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
111 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Apr 2012, 111 miles
Failed
On 10th Apr 2012, 109 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Passed
On 2nd Feb 2010, 69 miles
Failed
On 1st Feb 2010, 69 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
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