Pre-war roadster BMW 328 was estimated at 410,000 euros (7 photos)

At the auction of classic cars Car&Classic was sold rare BMW 328 1938 release. Pre-war roadster estimated at 410 thousand euros. So high the price is related both to the rarity of the model and the condition of a particular instance.





BMW 328 is considered one of the most titled cars 1930s The roadster was equipped with a two-liter engine with a return of only about 80 hp, but a combination of lightness and innovative design solutions provided this model with many victories in the most famous races of that time, including 24 Hours of Le Mans and Mille Miglia in their respective classes.

Whether this particular instance participated in the races is not specified - The history of the car has been documented since 1950. last eight years the car was restored, and the auctioneers claim that it is now a sports car looks better than new.

Restored as a body and interior, and the power unit. WITH the vehicle has traveled only 30 kilometers since completion of the work, however before the final assembly, the engine worked for 20 hours on a test stand, therefore it is considered run-in.

Accordingly, the new owner of the rarity will be able to participate in it in all recognized classic car rallies - for example, current version of Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic and other themed events.

In total, BMW produced 464 copies of the 328, but it is believed that no more than two hundred have survived to this day.