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Description

Attractive, contemporary two-tone paintwork in black and dark red, black leather interior with red piping, and a black soft top
A genuine BMW 327/28 from the very beginning, with 80 hp
Comprehensive ‘frame-off’ restoration of the highest quality, carried out by a renowned specialist in pre-war BMWs in Germany
BMW certificate of delivery currently in preparation
Early ownership history documented up to 1965
An extremely attractive 327/28 Cabriolet in first-class condition
Only 482 Cabriolet models were produced between 1938 and 1940

This BMW 327/28 Cabriolet was manufactured in 1938 at the BMW plant in Eisenach, fitted with the 80 PS engine of the BMW 328, and was subsequently exported to Sweden in 1939. An archive list – presumably from a Swedish BMW club – relating to this vehicle lists all of the car’s owners, along with their registration details and dates, up to 1965. According to this, the car remained with its first owner in Stockholm until 1950. The list then records further owners in Sweden until the 327/28 moved to Norway with its owner in 1965.

The BMW later returned to Germany and, a few years ago, underwent a comprehensive restoration by a renowned specialist for BMW 327 and 328 models. As part of this work, the car was dismantled into its individual components and restored to as-new condition. The bodywork is in excellent condition and the same applies to all fittings and the chrome trim. The soft top, including the mechanism, looks as good as new. The new paintwork, in a period-correct two-tone scheme of black and dark red, is of a high standard and has a sporty yet elegant appearance. The interior, including the seats, dashboard and instruments, as well as the floor mats and trim, has been thoroughly refurbished or overhauled. The black leather seats feature red piping – a particularly beautiful, stylish detail.

The engine fitted is a genuine replacement unit of the correct type. All bodywork components and auxiliary units have been fitted correctly. The engine runs beautifully, responds well to the throttle and has a sonorous six-cylinder sound. As part of the work carried out, the entire mechanical system, the chassis, the electrical system and the braking system have been overhauled or replaced. The underbody looks as good as new, with no damage, rust or patch welding. The manual gearbox is fully synchronised for improved drivability.

The car drives very smoothly and is easy to handle, with an excellent steering geometry. The restoration costs incurred are likely to far exceed the current purchase price. A superb BMW 327/28 Cabriolet for carefree enjoyment !

Condition & Registration

Condition category: Restored
MOT
MOT until: 07/2027

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Ready to drive

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: BMW
Model name: 327/28
Manufacturer code: Typ 327/28
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1938
Mileage (read): 681 km
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: No
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible
Power (kW/hp): 59/80
Cubic capacity (cm³): 1970
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 2
Steering: Left (LHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: 4
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Drum
Rear brakes: Drum
Fuel type: Petrol

1938 | BMW 327/28