Sports Roadster
Coachwork: Leacroft
Chassis #: 85427
Engine #: 85427
The BMW 328 was introduced in 1936 and 464 were produced before production stopped in 1940. This example was one of six that survived the war and was the last 328 chassis built. It was dispatched to A.F.N. (Archie Frazer-Nash) in England, the sold importers of BMWs at the time, to have a custom streamlined body fitted. This roadster featured a 4-speed transmission coupled to 120.3 cubic-inch inline 6-cylinder OHV engine developing 79 horsepower with a top speed of 93 mph. The 328 was praised for its handling and this particular car finished 6th in its class, 12th overall, at the Spa-Francorchamps race in 1949, piloted by Dickie Stoop.This vehicle began as a BMW 328 and was one of six chassis that were imported to England by the Aldington Brothers under the name Frazer Nash in the autumn of 1939. World War II temporarily put the build plans on hold as the vehicles were impounded and stored by British Customs and Excise, not to be seen until 1946.After the war, chassis number 85427 was acquired by former RAF Spitfire pilot 'Dickie' Stoop, a Frazer Nash Works driver. Mr. Stoop commissioned an envelope body for his new Frazer Nash-BMW from Leacroft of Egham. The body was given many aeronautical features including the aircraft-type bonnet clips and flush-capped fuel filler. The cockpit was also made an appropriate size to accommodate Stoop's stocky frame.
Upon completion, chassis number 85427 was entered in the 1949 Spa 24-Hour race held at the Circuit National at Spa-Francorchamps. Stoop and his friend, Peter Wilson, piloted the car to 6th in class and 12th overall.
1939 BMW 328
BMW
2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $700,000
Sale Price :
USD $825,000
1939 BMW 328 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW 328
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 BMW 328 Roadster Chassis#: 85351 Sold for USD$500,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1939 BMW 328 Roadster Chassis#: 85446 Sold for USD$621,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1939 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Sports by Leacroft Chassis#: 85427 Sold for USD$825,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1939 BMW 328 Chassis#: 85351 Sold for USD$550,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1939 BMW 327/28 Coupe Chassis#: 74509 Sold for USD$176,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1939 BMW 327/28 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 74590 Sold for USD$176,000 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1939 BMW 328 Roadster Chassis#: 85406 Sold for USD$539,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
BMW 328s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 BMW 328's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 BMW 328 Roadster | 85351 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1939 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Roadster | 85411 | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $650,000 | $850,000 | |
1939 BMW 328 Roadster Re-creation | 85345RC | 2013 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
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