Frazer Nash-BMW 329

1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 329 Cabriolet

Offered by RM Sotheby’s | Paris, France | February 2025

Photo Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

The late-1930s BMW 329 actually traces its roots back to their 303 model of 1933. This was the company’s first six-cylinder car, and the 329 was introduced in 1937 as a replacement for the 319.

Differences between the two are mostly down to styling, which was much more contemporary here than on the outgoing model. Power is from a 1.9-liter inline-six that made about 45 horsepower. This car is said to have a 2.0-liter unit.

Frazer Nash comes into play because they were the UK distributor for BMW, which they sold hyphenated. This car was restored over 20 years ago and has spent time in the U.K., Portugal, and Belgium. It has an estimate of $55,000-$75,000. More info can be found here.

BMW 329

1937 BMW 329 Cabriolet by Reutter

Offered by Dorotheum | Vosendorf, Austria | July 1, 2023

Photo – Dorotheum

The BMW 303 was an early model by the manufacturer, sold between 1933 and 1934. It was a six-cylinder sedan and was joined by a whole range of models with similar running gear.

The 319 was one such model, available in 1935 and 1936 with a 1.9-liter version of the 303’s inline-six. In early 1937, the 329 replaced the 319 and used the same 45-horsepower six. The big difference was that the 329 used the front end from the BMW 326 (which looked like the 328).

The 329 was only available as a two- or four-seat cabriolet and only for one year, with this car being bodied by Reutter. This two-seater is one of 42 produced. It now has an estimate of $87,000-$120,000. Click here for more info.

Update: Not sold.

Update: Sold, Dorotheum October 2023, $61,162.