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1939 BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 24, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$297,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $265,455, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1939
Make and model
BMW 328 and the pre-war cars
Generation
328 and the pre-war cars (1928 to 1941)
Chassis
73155
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 6% over its top.

Middle half of sales$151,000 to $250,000
Median$160,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the BMW 328 and the pre-war cars (1928 to 1941) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $151,000 and $250,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1939 BMW 327 CabrioletBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$100,000
1939 BMW 328 RoadsterBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$365,000
1938 BMW 328 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$160,000
1938 BMW 327 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Jan. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 22, 2025$151,000
1937 BMW 328 RoadsterMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$250,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 24, 2022Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$297,000
Oct. 31, 2025SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow1,212$142,800