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A decade after coming into existence, The Bayerische Motoren Werke Company began building its first automobile. They began life as an aero engine manufacturer and was purchased in 1928 by the Dixi Werke of Eisenach and continued to manufacture the smallest Dixi product, a license-built version of the Austin Seven. In January of 1929, the company adopted the BMW badge for these cars.
The first true BMW was introduced in 1933 - the six-cylinder 303. It had a twin-tube frame and abandoned the rear swing axles of the prior cars in favor of a conventional live axle. In the front was a transverse-leaf independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The overhead-valve, four-bearing engine provided the platform for the more potent and sporty models to follow.
In 1938, the 327 sports-tourer was introduce don a shortened, boxed, ladder-type chassis of the 326 saloon, shared by the 320, but without the torsion bars - instead, opting for a semi-elliptic rear spring setup. The gearbox was a Hurth four-speed manual unit with freewheel between 1st and 2nd gears, enabling clutch-less gear changes at low speeds. Hydraulic brakes could be found at all four corners.
By this point, BMW's pushrod six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 1,972cc and offered 55 horsepower in the 327. It could also be ordered with the 328 sports car's 80 horsepower unit at an additional cost.
This particular example is a 327/328 Cabriolet that was discovered on Long Island in the 1980s. Since that time, it has been given a restoration over the last two decades.
The car was originally delivered to local German Agency 'Michel' on May 4th of 1939. It was sold in dark blue and black with a blue leather interior. Currently it wears a lighter two tone blue color scheme.
The car is powered by a 1,971cc overhead valve 6-cylinder engine fitted with 3 Solex Downdraft carburetors and offering 80 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
The first true BMW was introduced in 1933 - the six-cylinder 303. It had a twin-tube frame and abandoned the rear swing axles of the prior cars in favor of a conventional live axle. In the front was a transverse-leaf independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The overhead-valve, four-bearing engine provided the platform for the more potent and sporty models to follow.
In 1938, the 327 sports-tourer was introduce don a shortened, boxed, ladder-type chassis of the 326 saloon, shared by the 320, but without the torsion bars - instead, opting for a semi-elliptic rear spring setup. The gearbox was a Hurth four-speed manual unit with freewheel between 1st and 2nd gears, enabling clutch-less gear changes at low speeds. Hydraulic brakes could be found at all four corners.
By this point, BMW's pushrod six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 1,972cc and offered 55 horsepower in the 327. It could also be ordered with the 328 sports car's 80 horsepower unit at an additional cost.
This particular example is a 327/328 Cabriolet that was discovered on Long Island in the 1980s. Since that time, it has been given a restoration over the last two decades.
The car was originally delivered to local German Agency 'Michel' on May 4th of 1939. It was sold in dark blue and black with a blue leather interior. Currently it wears a lighter two tone blue color scheme.
The car is powered by a 1,971cc overhead valve 6-cylinder engine fitted with 3 Solex Downdraft carburetors and offering 80 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017
2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $220,000
2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $325,000
Lot was not sold
1939 BMW 327 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW 327
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 BMW 327/28 Coupé Chassis#: 74455 Sold for USD$94,403 2023 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
1939 BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 73155 Sold for USD$297,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1939 BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 87428 Sold for USD$192,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1939 BMW 327/28 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 74208 Sold for USD$148,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1939 BMW 327 Coupé Chassis#: 73149 Sold for USD$100,127 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1939 BMW 327/28 Cabriolet Chassis#: 74208 Sold for USD$264,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1939 BMW 327 Cabriolet Chassis#: DRF76797 Sold for USD$253,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
1939 BMW 327/328 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 74582 Sold for USD$220,000 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1939 BMW 327 SPORT CABRIOLET Chassis#: 73897 Sold for USD$90,000 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | |
1939 BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 73754 Sold for USD$255,263 2013 Coys - Techno Classica | |
1939 BMW 327 Cabriolet Chassis#: 74023 Sold for USD$143,750 2011 Bonhams - Power by BMW - BMW Powered Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Related Automobilia | |
1939 BMW 327 Cabriolet Chassis#: 74023 Sold for USD$192,381 2011 Bonhams - Power by BMW | |
1939 BMW 327 Roadster Chassis#: 73962 Sold for USD$88,000 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
BMW 327s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 BMW 327's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1939 BMW 327/328 Sports Cabriolet | 74356 | 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $200,000 | $270,000 | |
1939 BMW 327/328 CABRIOLET | 74582 | 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
1939 BMW 327/80 Cabriolet | 74497 | 2015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum |
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