In the automotive world, as with so many other aspects of life, timing is everything. Get it right, and you look like a champ. Get it wrong, and you can look like a chump. BMW could never have known… more»
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Redevelopment Forces Sale: Major UK Barn Find Auction
According to a website with a major auction listed among its upcoming events, a large collection of project cars and trucks were forced out of their barn storage to make way for a major redevelopment of the property. The… more»
Copart Find: 1967 BMW 2000CS
The tell-tale sticker in the windshield tells you this 1967 BMW 2000CS was discovered at a Copart location and then flipped onto eBay. There’s no rule against doing this, but I do scratch my head as to how a… more»
No Reserve 1970 BMW 3.0CS Project
BMW’s E9 grand touring coupe is one of the company’s most prolific models in its history. Like most BMW models from its time, you’re either paying an arm and a leg for a Concours-quality all-original example, or you’re digging… more»
Triple Numbers Matching: 1953 BMW R25/2
This 1953 BMW R25/2 is a rarely seen 250cc single cylinder version of its classic motorcycle, a design more frequently associated with the brand’s later twins. This example is a claimed Florida barn find that retains triple matching numbers… more»
Patina’d Sport Package: 1983 BMW 320is
This 1983 BMW 320is is a pleasingly grungy sport package car, equipped with all of the desirable goodies it left the factory with. As of late, the E21-chassis 3-Series is enjoying a nice uptick in interest, thanks to its… more»
Original Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
It was the appearance of the original Iso Isetta that caused the world to coin the phrase “bubble car.” It was a term that seemed to find its way onto many other micro-cars of the era, but the Isetta… more»
Collector Grade Example? 1989 BMW M3
The seller of this 1989 BMW M3 claims it is a collector-grade example with just 87,377 miles. For the E30 chassis models of BMW’s famous performance coupe, the term collector-grade carries very real connotations these days as the true… more»
Storage Locker Score: 1987 BMW M6
Somewhere in Arizona, a dusty BMW M6 sits awaiting another shot at living. Apparently somewhat of a Storage Wars-type find, this M6 is offered with very little information on a website apparently specializing in the sell-off of storage unit discoveries… more»
Nicely Restored: 1974 BMW R75/6
There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that you get when you throw your leg over a motorcycle and hit the open road. To do this is one of the most enjoyable and involving motoring experiences that… more»
Preserved Sport Package Car: 1982 BMW 320i
This 1982 BMW 320i is a preserved sport package example, with all of the desirable “S” components still attached and possible low mileage of under 50,000. There are some possible discrepancies to the mileage claim, but the seller is… more»
Two For One: 1972 BMW 2002Tii + BMW 320i
While most newer luxury vehicles incorporate excessive integration of technology, this wasn’t always the case, especially for BMW. Older models produced by the company combined handsome styling and nimble handling without an overwhelming amount of comfort features, which is… more»
Tii In The Weeds: 1972 BMW 2002
This 1972 BMW 2002 Tii is listed by the son of the previous owner, who sadly isn’t going to have time to restore the car. Unfortunately, it doesn’t run, it doesn’t roll, and it has rust in a variety… more»
Ran When Parked: 1988 BMW M3
Prices for the E30-chassis BMW M3 have thankfully begun to adjust a bit, particularly as it relates to driver-quality cars. This 1988 model isn’t presented as being anything other than a fair quality example, but it’s not entirely clear… more»
Cheap 1974 BMW 2002 Project
While I have a hard time ignoring everything German and vintage (hence why fellow editor Jamie flagged this 1974 2002 for me), your appetite for big projects can wane after a while. Currently, I blame the on-again off-again Mercedes… more»
Well-Loved Driving Machine: 1989 BMW M3
Much has been written about the long-lived nature of cars developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, particularly the E28 M5 and E30 M3. Of course, these are maintenance-hungry engines, but the basic rule of thumb says if you treat… more»
