1939 BMW 328 ROADSTER
1,971cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
3 Solex Downdraft Carburetors
80bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
The BMW 328 is legendary. It is acknowledged by car enthusiasts all over the world as having a special pedigree, presence and uniqueness. It is definitely among the most attractive, successful, and influential sports cars ever built.
BMW’s emergence as a manufacturer of fine sporting motor cars can be traced back to the annual Eifelrennen event held at the Nürburgring on June 14th, 1936. At this Eifelrennen event, Ernst Henne beat a field that included 1½-liter monoposto racing cars driving the prototype of what would become one of the most iconic sports cars of all time—the legendary 328. The fact that this overwhelming victory had been achieved only eight years after BMW’s establishment as an automobile manufacturer is all the more remarkable.
A sporty and thrilling car to drive, these desirable Roadsters are eligible for the finest Concours d’Elegance and classic car tours and rallies around the world, including the exclusive Mille Miglia held every year in Italy. Here, one would get an early starting number with a car like the 328 BMW Roadster, and be high on the acceptance list for this popular event. Offered here is a rare opportunity to buy an example of the most significant and collectible pre-WWII model from Bayerische Motoren Werke, possesing competition-derived driving characteristics and stunningly good looks.
The success of the BMW 328 lay in the sum of its parts: rigorously applied lightweight design, ideal weight distribution, aerodynamic lines, the perfect engine and a meticulously tuned chassis delivering flawless roadholding. All of which allowed it to underpin a fresh understanding of what a car could be, one which saw the engine’s output teaming up with the optimum interplay of all the car’s component parts – and complemented by maximum efficiency – to achieve success. These qualities enabled the BMW 328 to embody the values that still underpin the BMW brand today: dynamics, aesthetic appeal and a high degree of innovation.
