Highlights

Older restoration with pretty two-tone blue and cream paint job
Gorgeous blue velour interior in fantastic condition
Matching numbers car with M78 2L 6cyl engine
One of only 265 pre-war 327 cars built
Beautiful and well presented four seat pre-war coupe

The Appeal

The open top 328 may have grabbed the headlines, but looking at this beautiful two-tone 327 there is a strong case to argue that it is the much more beautiful car. Continue your inspection inside, and you’ll discover a truly magnificent blue velour interior, surely one of the best of any pre-war cars.

This 327 was built in 1939 and is one of the 265 cars assembled before the outbreak of war. It is an older restoration finished in smart dark blue and cream. The paintwork shows minor signs of age but nothing that could not easily be attended to.

This is a matching numbers car with the M78 2L 60bhp straight six engine and a four speed manual gearbox. For collectors this is a rare opportunity to acquire a very good example of these cars, few of which come to market in any given year.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1939
Originally delivered in Germany
Later exported to the U.S., and now back in Europe
Now comes with US title and EU import documents but can be delivered with Dutch registration if required for an additional fee
Matching numbers engine
Odometer reading of 19,473 kilometres but total mileage is not verified
Older restoration in blue and cream
One key
Chassis number 73737

The Condition

Well presented car with older restoration showing minor signs of age
Two-tone blue and cream paint shows slight cracking and small spots on the hood
Very smart exterior chromework, lights and glass in good order
Chrome front and rear bumpers, grille, wheel covers, and mirrors present well
Sits on painted cream steel wheels in good order with classic tyres
Neat details include rear hinged doors, split screen and rear mounted spare wheel
Gorgeous interior featuring blue velour fabric upholstery
Marvellous interior details including cream dials and bespoke speedometer
Four seat layout with well kept interior trim and fittings including door cards and headlining
Original features including steering wheel, switchgear and radio
Underside shows evidence of restoration and presents very well as shown

What a beautiful car. Restored in dark blue with cream trim, this 1939 car’s paintwork accentuates the handsome lines of BMW’s pre-war coupe. Bright chromework and neat details abound including rear-hinged doors, rear spare wheel and split screen. It is in great order, the paintwork showing only light patina in some areas as noted above.

The interior is arguably even more impressive. The blue velour fabric finish adds an extra touch of luxury to what is an equally beautifully detailed cabin, the switchgear and stylish speedometer being particular highlights. Again, it is all very well kept and looks little used.

The Mechanics

M78 1,957cc 6cyl 60bhp engine
4spd manual gearbox
Matching numbers car according to seller
Described as well maintained by seller
The vendor states the engine runs well

The small capacity straight six engine beneath the 327’s big bonnet is a smooth, silent motor that was so good that it powered the firm’s cars from the 1930s to 1950s. It delivers decent power via this car’s four speed gearbox.

We are told that this car is a matching numbers example that has been well maintained throughout its life. It is said to run well with no issues for the buyer to pick up.

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