The pre-M30 6 cylinder

[Kalevera]

Came across this recently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Engine-Transmission-3-5-Litre-6-Cylinder-In-Line_W0QQitemZ8053309299QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem


Really an amazing find. And with a ZF trans, nonetheless! I thought ZF showed up around the '60s, not a pre-war entity.

Even has 3.5 l of displacement. Gotta love the I6, nothing like it.

best, whit

[genphreak]

Wow, it'd be interesting to measure her up and see how much she has in common with later M30s.

Evidently they hadn't begun giving engines M-numbers/classifications in 1939. For sure the car that had that was already showing signs of mechanical excellence, it looks as smart as a 1970 GM/FoMoCo engine, more so even. Wow. Thanks Whit, what a read.

[kyleN20]

the OG big 6

[632 Regal]

$7600, reserve not met.