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For Sale at Auction: 1938 BMW 328 in Scottsdale, Arizona
This 1938 BMW 328 roadster is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-6
engine paired with a manual transmission and is constructed
entirely of prewar BMW components. The car was owned and actively
campaigned for many years by prominent San Francisco baker and
philanthropist Ernest Weil, with documented participation in
eventsthe that included the Monterey Historics, Lime Rock Park, the
Colorado Grand and the Mille Miglia Storica. During Weil's
ownership, the car received carefully executed, fully reversible
modifications to improve reliability and on-track performance,
including custom cast-aluminum knock-off wheels, reinforced
rear-end internals and a fully synchronized gearbox conversion
utilizing a fabricated adapter plate and aircraft-grade aluminum
mounting components without permanent alteration to original parts.
Since 2006, the car has undergone extensive mechanical restoration,
including a complete engine rebuild to Bristol D2 specification,
rebuilt carburetors and transmission, rebuilt front suspension,
replacement wiring harness, new master cylinder and comprehensive
servicing of the fueling, cooling, charging and electrical systems,
with mechanical work performed by Phil Reilly & Co. The car is
accompanied by extensive documentation and a substantial spares
package that includes multiple gearboxes, differential assemblies,
wheels, drivetrain components, suspension parts and service records
supporting continued eligibility for vintage touring and
competition events.
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