1954 EMW 327 Coupé
- Engine
- 1,971 cc straight-six, 328 racing specification
- Colour
- Two-tone black and blue
Chassis 88001 is a 1954 Eisenacher Motorenwerk (EMW) 327 Coupé, one of roughly 505 built after the Second World War, distinguished by its red-and-white EMW roundel. Imported to Finland in September 1954 and first registered in 1955, the car competed in Finnish rallies and ice racing during early ownership, which led to engine changes; it now carries a 328-specification 1,971-cc racing straight-six. Acquired in 1997 by the Munich Masterpieces Collection, it was subsequently restored and presented in two-tone black and blue over claret leather.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €97,750 (≈ $108K)
- 1955 →Acquisition unknownFirst Finnish owner, western Finlandpartial documentation
Vehicle was imported to Finland in late 1954 and first registered in 1955; initially kept in the western part of the country.
- 1997 →Acquisition unknownMunich Masterpieces Collectionpartial documentation
Acquired as part of a broader BMW and EMW collection; a full restoration was carried out following acquisition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSubsequent Finnish owners in Kuopio regionpartial documentation
Several owners based near Kuopio used the car in rallies and ice racing; replacement engines were fitted during this period, including the current 328-spec unit.
Competition
- —Finnish rally events
Car entered in multiple rallies by owners during its time in the Kuopio area; exact dates and results not recorded in the catalogue.
- —Finnish ice racing events
Also used in ice racing competitions during the same ownership period near Kuopio; engine replacements were a consequence of this competitive use.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
Repeated engine swaps carried out over the course of Finnish rally and ice-racing use; the current powerplant is a 328-specification 1,971-cc racing straight-six believed to have been installed during this period.
Exact dates and workshops for engine changes are unrecorded.
- —Restoration
A restoration was carried out after the car entered the Munich Masterpieces Collection in 1997; the car emerged in a two-tone black-and-blue exterior finish with claret leather trim.
Restoration took place post-1997; precise date and scope not specified in the catalogue.
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