The BMW Neue Klasse of sport sedans was a revelation when introduced, offering sharp handling and respectable acceleration out of limited displacement. While we tend to gravitate towards the 2002 and E9 coupes as the darlings of this era,… more»
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Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Starter Classic: 1979 BMW 320i
Many of us bore witness to certain vehicles riding a big wave when the pandemic hit in 2020, carried to new heights by a lethal combination of online auctions and boredom. The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series was one such model,… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
First Year Fuelie: 1972 BMW 2002tii
Accolades for BMW’s 2002 two-door sport sedan pepper the Internet, and its wonderful M10 engine earns high praise too, including “BMW’s most successful engine.” As the predecessor to BMW’s wildly popular 3-series, the 2002 laid the foundation for that… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable E24: 1982 BMW 633CSI
Despite the rapid rise in price for some European classic models, there are still plenty of affordable options out there packing plenty of style and that are (reasonably) reliable. The E24 chassis BMW 6-Series is a great example of… more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
90s Super Sedan: 1991 BMW M5
The lineup of 90s-era BMW “M Cars” is one of the hottest in the European car segment at the moment. The BMW M3 of the E30 years and the E34-chassis M5 are equal parts hard to find and getting… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1970 BMW 2002 Coupe
BMW managed to bet on the wrong side of both World Wars, constructing aircraft and engines for the losers twice. Prevented by the Treaty of Versailles from making planes after WWI, it pumped out metal household items and motorcycles to… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sport Package Driver: 1978 BMW 320i
As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002
One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Bavarian Survivor: 1973 BMW 2002
In many circles, the BMW 2002 Series is considered iconic. Part sports car and part sedan, BMW had a winner in the late 1960s when they dropped a 2.0-liter engine into their 1600 Series cars, providing buyers with a… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • Stories • 17 Comments
Abandoned in London: 2004 BMW M3 CSL
One of the greatest discoveries in the BMW world happened recently when an exceedingly rare BMW M3 CSL appeared on a few different websites as a beaten up and booted modern classic with no apparent caretaker. As you can… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1989 BMW 325IX
As someone who has owned a 1987 BMW 3-Series longer than I’ve owned any car, the E30 chassis is one that is near and dear to my heart. A few years ago, prices spiked in a fairly significant way,… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002tii
Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 BMW 325es
German cars enjoy a well-earned reputation for build quality. From the humble original Beetle to range-topping offerings from Mercedes and Audi, the level of fit and finish is typically impressive. BMW is no stranger to such praise, and their… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Triple Matching Numbers: 1967 BMW R60/2
The seller of this nicely patina’d 1967 BMW R60/2 is in a common predicament for an enthusiast of the two- or four-wheeled variety: the discovery of a new project we’d rather own than our current vehicular artifact. In this… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Euro-Spec: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS Project
The venerable E9 was born in 1968 when BMW introduced the 2800 CS. With its long engine bay and hood, the car was the perfect cradle for the new M30 six-cylinder engine that launched BMW head and shoulders above… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original (91-Year-Old) Owner! 1986 BMW 325i
As with most new vehicles of almost any type, with each new generation and redesign, things get bigger, wider, heavier, and more complicated. There aren’t many simple vehicles for sale in showrooms anymore, but for those of us who… more»
