BMW

Lost Garage Space: 1974 BMW 2002

The BMW 2002 is known far and wide as one of the most accessible hobby cars for enthusiast of all ages. If you’re looking for a vintage vehicle that you can drive in (relative) comfort to events or build… more»

Dinan Tuned 5-Speed: 1990 BMW 735i

The E32 BMW 7-Series is a somewhat underappreciated generation of BMW’s flagship model. It’s a large car so it’s not often seen as sporting; however, it is fairly athletic compared to a W126 Mercedes-Benz of the same era. One… more»

V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci

Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»

Dinan Upgrades: 1988 BMW 635CSi

The BMW E24 6-Series coupe remains one of the more handsome designs to come out of the 1980s, and finding one as clean as this is a treat. Complete with some period-correct upgrades and a proper respray in its… more»

1 of 27 Built: 1999 BMW 540i Touring Wagon

When it comes to assessing the rarity of a vehicle, we can’t just blame the Corvette guys for picking apart their build sheets down the smallest detail. As a long-time BMW fan, we do the same thing, but in… more»

One Owner: 1981 BMW 320i

Like a dog paddling in a pond, BMW’s three-series was steady on top, with a lot going on underneath. The sporty sedan theme perfected by the 2002 persisted, but the car’s entire demeanor was refined. The styling remained boxy,… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i

While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»

Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is

While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»

Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»

Sport Sedan Project: 1988 BMW 535is

Selling a project when it’s halfway through a major refurbishment is always risky, as it could seriously impact the asking price that likely reflects the work that’s already been done. In the case of this 1988 BMW 535is, one… more»

Mistaken Identity? 1971 BMW 2000

This 1971 BMW 2000 is listed as an 1800 model in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, not far from where I used to live. The curious thing is that the badge on the rear flags it as an 1800 model, while… more»

California Clean: 1983 BMW 633CSi

Now here’s one that I can really appreciate and have experienced, though it has been quite a few years. The car in question is a 1983 BMW 633 CSi that has, IMHO, just killer looks.  My late father-in-law was… more»

Poster Car Preserved: 1995 BMW M3 in Dakar Yellow

Few cars defined the spirit of 1990s performance like the E36-generation BMW M3. With its high-revving inline-six, impeccable balance, and understated styling, the M3 quickly established itself as one of the world’s best all-around driver’s cars. This 1995 BMW… more»

Cheap M-Power: 1997 BMW M3

The 1997 BMW M3 would seem to offer an ideal blend of desirable attributes. With compact exterior dimensions, comfortable interior appointments, a high build quality, and exhilarating performance, it appears to tick every box an enthusiast would want. However,… more»

Restore or Drive? 1970 BMW 2800CS

This 1970 BMW 2800CS gives me hope. Yes,  hope because it shows a car can still be desirable even if it hasn’t been completely restored. I’ll get into why this is personal in a moment, but for now, this… more»

Rare Variant: 1995 BMW Alpina B3 Sedan

Alpina’s early history saw it shifting around, looking for an identity. Its first business was making typewriters, and later it attempted to enter the textile industry. The company hit paydirt in 1962 when it built a Weber carburetor to… more»

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