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HISTORY
The Sbarro 328 Replica, presented in 1974 at the Geneva Motor Show, became the most popular Sbarro model over the next ten years. Thanks to this model, Franco Sbarro firmly established his company, which grew from a small workshop to a genuine manufacturer. The 328 Replica is certainly the most important model in the vast range of vehicles designed and built by Sbarro.
The 328's aura and rarity naturally led Sbarro to produce a replica. The idea was to recapture the sensations of the period in a similar body, but without the inconvenience of maintaining a vintage car. To remain as faithful as possible to the original model, Sbarro opted for original BMW mechanical components. At the time (1974), the brand was already offering excellent, renowned, high-performance powertrains. The 4-cylinder engines of the base model, known as Standard, came from the BMW 1602-2002 ti range. Power output was 85 hp (1602 engine), 90 hp (1802 engine), 100 hp (2002 engine), or 130 hp (2002 ti engine). The 6-cylinder BMW 5-series engines could also be fitted to the 328, offering power outputs from 150 to 200 hp. The choice was therefore vast, left to the customer's discretion. The same applied to transmissions. The chassis consisted of, and I quote from the catalog of the time, a "large-section tubular frame with lateral safety crush zones (sandwich) embedded in a double polyester monocoque." The suspension was original BMW, with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Disc brakes on all four wheels were available as an option.
At 3.70 meters, the car is slightly shorter than the original 1936 version (3.90 meters). Wheelbase and width are identical. Seats are molded into the hull or individually adjustable on request. The bodywork is, of course, made of polyester (a Sbarro trademark). Thanks to the numerous options and features that can be modified at the customer's request, each car produced is unique. It is very difficult to find precise, reliable data for every model available at the time.
OUR CAR
It was made in 1976 and bought from a Swiss businessman on October 27, 2000. It was then imported to Norway, with all taxes paid. The car is ready for Norwegian plates but needs the original license part one and two from Switzerland. This is on its way and we will have all relevant papers soon.
MECHANICALS AND COSMETICS
In good order. It needs a proper service and detailing. It starts easily and is drivable. The car has been in storage for most of the past 24 years. The buyer must go through it and as now it must be picked up with a trailer.
CONCLUSION
A fun and unique sports car that combines vintage with modern. This is the best of both worlds. It is a lot of fun to drive and you most likely never see another on the road.
The car is 48 years old, so we prefer the buyer to be knowledgeable about cars and understand that the car is sold without any warranty. We take the time to go through the car with you. This way, misunderstandings or unpleasant incidents are avoided afterwards.
We prefer phone contact due to high workload. Emails or SMS without full name / phone number will not be answered. An inspection appointment will be made in advance.
Contact us for further details
HISTORY
The Sbarro 328 Replica, presented in 1974 at the Geneva Motor Show, became the most popular Sbarro model over the next ten years. Thanks to this model, Franco Sbarro firmly established his company, which grew from a small workshop to a genuine manufacturer. The 328 Replica is certainly the most important model in the vast range of vehicles designed and built by Sbarro.
The 328's aura and rarity naturally led Sbarro to produce a replica. The idea was to recapture the sensations of the period in a similar body, but without the inconvenience of maintaining a vintage car. To remain as faithful as possible to the original model, Sbarro opted for original BMW mechanical components. At the time (1974), the brand was already offering excellent, renowned, high-performance powertrains. The 4-cylinder engines of the base model, known as Standard, came from the BMW 1602-2002 ti range. Power output was 85 hp (1602 engine), 90 hp (1802 engine), 100 hp (2002 engine), or 130 hp (2002 ti engine). The 6-cylinder BMW 5-series engines could also be fitted to the 328, offering power outputs from 150 to 200 hp. The choice was therefore vast, left to the customer's discretion. The same applied to transmissions. The chassis consisted of, and I quote from the catalog of the time, a "large-section tubular frame with lateral safety crush zones (sandwich) embedded in a double polyester monocoque." The suspension was original BMW, with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Disc brakes on all four wheels were available as an option.
At 3.70 meters, the car is slightly shorter than the original 1936 version (3.90 meters). Wheelbase and width are identical. Seats are molded into the hull or individually adjustable on request. The bodywork is, of course, made of polyester (a Sbarro trademark). Thanks to the numerous options and features that can be modified at the customer's request, each car produced is unique. It is very difficult to find precise, reliable data for every model available at the time.
OUR CAR
It was made in 1976 and bought from a Swiss businessman on October 27, 2000. It was then imported to Norway, with all taxes paid. The car is ready for Norwegian plates but needs the original license part one and two from Switzerland. This is on its way and we will have all relevant papers soon.
MECHANICALS AND COSMETICS
In good order. It needs a proper service and detailing. It starts easily and is drivable. The car has been in storage for most of the past 24 years. The buyer must go through it and as now it must be picked up with a trailer.
CONCLUSION
A fun and unique sports car that combines vintage with modern. This is the best of both worlds. It is a lot of fun to drive and you most likely never see another on the road.
The car is 48 years old, so we prefer the buyer to be knowledgeable about cars and understand that the car is sold without any warranty. We take the time to go through the car with you. This way, misunderstandings or unpleasant incidents are avoided afterwards.
We prefer phone contact due to high workload. Emails or SMS without full name / phone number will not be answered. An inspection appointment will be made in advance.
Contact us for further details