Inline-6
Engine
1937
Model Year
Full Restoration
Scope of Work
The Commission
Munich’s Finest Hour
Introduced in 1936, the 327 quickly rose to dominate European track competition at Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the RAC Tourist Trophy. Combining a 2.0-liter inline-six with a chassis of then-unmatched refinement, the 327 demonstrated prowess in handling, acceleration and top-end speed.
This example, one of just 462 built, arrived for a comprehensive restoration following decades in private ownership. The body was stripped, straightened and restored – finished in gray livery. The hemispherical-head engine was rebuilt in-house along with its intricate induction system (three down-draught carburetors feeding the crossflow head via complex inlet passages).
A car of towering historical significance, returned to the condition it commands.
The Details
Specifications & Project Details
Specifications
| Marque & Model |
BMW 327 |
|---|---|
| Coachwork |
Tubular Lightweight Steel; Roadster 2 Seat |
| Engine | 1,971 cc Hemispherical Inline-6 |
| Induction | Triple Solex, Down-Draught |
| Power | ~80 bhp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Brakes | Hydraulic drums |
| Dry Weight | Approx. 780 kg |
Project Details
| Scope of Work | Full restoration |
|---|---|
| Coachwork | Strip and straighten; period-silver repaint |
| Engine | Rebuilt & blueprinted in-house |
| Interior | Retrimmed period-correct; matching instruments |
| Brightwork | Full Replating |
| Duration | 8 months |
| Completed | 2025 |
| Debut | Private |
The Gallery
Every angle, every detail.
8 photographs
Hero
Boot Detail
Driver
Rear 3/4
Cabin
Interior – Full Matching
Rear 3/4
Bonet Detail