The BMW 327, introduced in 1937 as a cabriolet, represented a dramatic shift in design and capability compared to the earlier 326.

Its design was sleek and sensual; body panels were shaped and placed by hand, creating an elegant shape that appeared to move even while the car was standing still.

It shared some mechanical components with the 326, but with refined performance; the car’s inline-six model was enough to propel the car to a respectable 125 km/h top speed.

BMW would further up the ante by offering buyers of the 327 the M328 engine from the 328 sports car as an option, further increasing the performance capabilities of the model; the result was the 327/28, of which only 569 are believed to have been produced.

This example, chassis 74208, was originally delivered in July 1938 to BMW works motorcycle racer, Ernst J.

Henne.

Fitting for a man of his talents, the Cabriolet featured the powerful M328 engine and was finished in a subtle gray exterior similar to what can be seen ...