BMW

Estoril Blue Coupe: 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe

Just a few days ago, we featured a project-grade BMW Z3 M Coupe that went for peanuts on eBay. Much of that low price had to do with the fact that the car had been sitting for years in… more»

Clown Shoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe

This is a car that is affectionately known as the “Clown Shoe” by BMW affionados. It is called that owing to its truncated shape, which is like nothing else made in recent memory. The car is based on the… more»

Rare MTech 2 Convertible: 1992 BMW 325ic

Sometimes, you have to be a nerd with a passion for a certain model to understand why it would draw a higher sale price. The BMW E30 3-Series convertible is not a particularly notable car on its own, as… more»

Four Door Sports Car: 1998 BMW M3

There are some cars that will forever be a smart buy owing to a blend of features, rarity, and fun-to-drive characteristics. In my opinion, having driven one of these cars for several years, the E36 M3 should be high… more»

Great Deal for this Manual 1980 BMW 320i!

As the market continues to price out many of our favorite classics, it is prudent to consider the next “Big Thing” and see if you can get your hands on one before the price reaches the dreaded unobtanium level…. more»

52K Mile Survivor: 1979 BMW 320i

For any of you who have followed the collector car market over the last few years, it’s likely that you’ve seen a few models accelerate in value only to plateau and recede over the last few months. For some… more»

Racing Special: 1990 BMW M3 Evolution 2

The pages of automotive history books are littered with moments when manufacturers pushed the boundaries by producing thinly disguised homologation specials designed to deliver what is sometimes called “the unfair advantage” in motorsport competition. The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge… more»

Clean Classic- 1976 BWM 2002

A beautiful 1976 BWM 2002 in Granatrot Metallic paint is coming to us from Vermont. Listed for $20,000 on Craigslist, this driver is ready for some canyon cruising. Thank you to Mitchell G. for sending in this tip!

Affordable E9 Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

A few days ago, we featured a desirable 5-speed manual-equipped BMW E9 coupe, which you can check out here. It turns out the seller actually bought a total of three E9s and this is one of the other cars…. more»

5-Speed E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS

Have you ever lost the energy to restore a car, even if it was a fundamentally good car underneath with the right equipment? I’ve been down that road (more on that later) and it sure seems like the seller… more»

Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3

The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»

The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part One – The Parts

Greater Los Angeles is chock full of automotive wonderment, with restoration services, collections, swap meets, and vintage car dealers tucked into unassuming cubbyholes all over town. One of these unassuming places was Rudi Klein’s “Porche Foreign Auto Dismantling” junkyard… more»

From Good to Great? S38-Powered 1975 BMW 530i

The 5-series BMW is legendary. Introduced in 1972 as the E12 and continuing today in its eighth generation, a few million examples have been sold. Early cars still carve roads and tracks; racking up a few hundred thousand miles… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1989 BMW 325iS

The BMW E30 range produced several great classics, including the original giant-killing M3. Another deserving a close look is the 325iS, which combined a peppy engine with excellent handling. The result was a rewarding driver’s car, and these vehicles… more»

Storage Find Smorgasbord: BMW Isetta, Pontiac Catalina, and More!

One of my favorite listing “types” is a mish-mash of cars offered for sale by a guy who is likely similar to many of us: a variety of vehicular interests, all colliding together in a cinder block garage. The… more»

Inka Orange Estate Find: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii

Normally, I recoil a bit with listings where the opening bid seems high, but this 1973 BMW 2002 Tii seems like it’s worthy of a generous starting point. The 2002 has a lot going for it, from its color… more»

Barn Finds