1937 | BMW 328

1937 BMW 328

Chassis 85159

Original Body 260 114

Correct BMW 328 rebuilt engine

Original rebuilt engine 85159 sold as spare ($65,000.00)

Original Transmission

Comes with other original parts as spares including wings.

Seats reupholstered. Car repainted (used to be white).

Original Transmission, differential. brakes etc.

No gas tank filler.  Behind the spare tire is a fuel cell.

Spare wheels on car.  Original race wheels come with the car.

Spare engine in car.  Original comes with the car.

Spare brakes on car.  Original comes with the car.

Original exterior electronic turn signals still on the car.

All original gauges

Two tops and a tonneau cover.

Side Curtains

Original skirts

A list of incidental spares

Log Books

Very good file of invoice and documentation.

Spare engine in car.  Original rebuilt engine sold as spare

$610,000.00 

Spare original engine: $65,000.00

located near Boston MA.

Can assist in shipping

While in the ownership of the prior owner the original engine (85159) had a complete rebuild by Wayne Obry of Motion Products. The car also underwent a repaint from its original white to the current deep red and the interior was reupholstered.  The body was not removed from the car making this an incredibly unmolested original example.

In the new and current ownership (purchased in the early 90’s) the owner had the 

original rebuilt engine and removed and placed on a stand for preservation.  

A correct newly rebuilt engine was installed with the intent to race the car.  The owner quickly realized he was not a risk taker and the 328 was removed from racing duty with just over 3,000 miles on the replacement engine. The car presents beautifully with the paint, interior and engine in pristine condition. Boxes of invoices, documentation and pictures accompany the car along with a slew of spares.  Located in Boston MA.

Delivered to Motorwagen in Kassel, Germany on December 11, 1937.

Owned by Lieutenant General James M. Gavin of the 82n Airborne Division. 

In researching the history of this car, I had the honor of contacting the previous owner who is now 85 years old.  He remembered this 328 clearly. It shared garage space with a Ferrari 330 a 250 GT SWB and a 275 GTB/4. He confirmed that the car was original except for a repaint and reupholstered seats and that he had purchased the car directly from Germany along with a BMW 507.

According to this gentleman the BMW 328 was owned by Jumpin James M. Gavin a lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. while he was stationed in Europe. 

In current ownership for over 20 years. Bought through Wayne Obry Motion Products.

The previous owner brought the car from Germany in 1975 and owned it until the current owner’s purchase.

Competed in just a few races in SCCA and SVRA US before being retired for leisurely driving as the owner has a stable of race cars to compete with.

Original newly rebuilt engine was put on pallets 20 years ago. Sold as a spare.

Maintained by KTR Racing, Ayers MA  Car will be gone through thoroughly before going to the new owner for fresh oil, plugs, etc.

Seats reupholstered. Car repainted (used to be white).

Original Transmission, differential. brakes etc.

No gas tank filler.  Behind the spare tire is a fuel cell.

Spare wheels on car.  Original race wheels come with the car.

Spare engine in car.  Original comes with the car.

Spare brakes on car.  Original comes with the car.

Original exterior electronic turn signals still on the car.

All original gauges

Two tops and a tonneau cover.

Side Curtains

A list of incidental spares

Log Books

Very good file of invoice and documentation.

Spare engine in car.  Original rebuilt engine sold as spare

$610,000.00 

Spare original engine: $65,000.00

located in the US