Not Sold (Est: £100,000 - £150,000)
1939 BMW 327/328 Sport Cabriolet
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 177
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 BMW 327/328 Sport Cabriolet, chassis number 74497, features a BMW 328-type 80bhp engine and is one of only 428 made. It was delivered new to Poland and later registered in Scotland in December 1939, with the present ownership dating back to 1990, and has been professionally restored, although it has a Volvo gearbox and overdrive, not original.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the car's condition as 'good and sound', with attractive original coachwork that is very presentable but not concours. There are some areas needing improvement, such as the carpets.
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Manual
Transmission:
74497
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
CSU 666
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• BMW 328-type 80bhp engine • One of the most capable sporting cars of its day • One of only 428 made • Delivered new to Poland • Registered in Scotland in December 1939 • Present ownership since 1990 • Professionally restored by TT Workshops Introduced in 1938, the 327 sports-tourer used the shortened, boxed, ladder-type chassis of the 326 saloon, shared by the 320, but with semi-elliptic rear springing in place of torsion bars.
The gearbox was a Hurth four-speed manual unit with freewheel between 1st and 2nd gears, enabling clutch-less gear changes at low speeds, while there were hydraulic brakes all round.
BMW's pushrod six had by now been enlarged to 1,971cc and developed around 55bhp in the 327, which could also be ordered with the 328 sports car's engine at extra cost.
The 328's engine featured an ingenious new cylinder head, designed by Rudolf Schleicher, which incorporated hemispherical combustion chambers and inclined valves without recourse to overhead, or twin, camshafts....
Points of note
£74,022
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£144,555
Median Price (Since 2020)
£267,673
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 28 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
2,442 miles
Registration Date
1939-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 29 2025 with 2,442 miles
Failed
On Sep 29 2015 with 12,959 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Slight lift in offside and nearside steering king pins
- Offside Offside rear brake binds slightly when spun by hand
- Dark stain of oil/fluid around offside rear brake back plate
Passed
On May 16 2012 with 12,959 miles
Passed
On Oct 27 2009 with 12,959 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2008 with 12,959 miles
Passed
On Feb 13 2008 with 12,959 miles
Failed
On Feb 11 2008 with 12,959 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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