This weekend, the annual “Vintage” festival commenced in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s a celebrated pilgrimage of BMW owners, mostly those models made in the 1960s, 70s and 80s (don’t bother coming if you’ve got anything made after 1991). The… more»
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Engine Swap Victim: 1989 BMW M3 at Copart
The BMW E30 M3 is one of the more popular 1980s collector cars at the moment, but prices have cooled on those less-than-perfect specimens. This example is listed as part of a Copart auction with some minor cosmetic damage,… more»
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Unique Baur Top: 1986 BMW 325i
BMW’s 3-Series sedan from the 1980s is one of the more accessible vintage cars for new enthusiasts who prefer a European project. My first project car was a 1987 325is, a vehicle I still own today. However, if you… more»
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No Motor, No Windows: BMW Isetta
While restored and survivor-grade Isettas are commanding good money these days, basketcase examples still tend to go cheaply or not go at all. This Isetta is missing major components, including the drivetrain and windows, and there’s a fair amount… more»
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This Barn Found BMW Is Worth Over A Million!
Just over a year ago, Josh featured a barn-find BMW M1, perhaps the company’s most well known supercar. It had been parked and forgotten shortly after it was purchased new, and wore both low mileage and a liberal coating… more»
Roadside Sighting: BMW Stash In Nevada
Fallon, Nevada is known mostly for fighter aircraft and dust. Business is thriving in the strip malls along Highway 50 through town, but the old downtown is mostly empty storefronts. The parking lot of one closed business has an interesting… more»
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Roadside Sighting: 1938 BMW 328
Reader Marc N spotted something truly incredible sitting in a clients driveway and he couldn’t believe what he was seeing! Sitting there was a late ’30s to early ’40s BMW 3-Series, one of the ultimate Bavarian finds. I better let… more»
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German Survivor: 1972 BMW 2002tii
BMW 2002s are perhaps my favorite European car, and I’ve been fond of them since I was very young. My dad purchased one brand new in 1969 (no, they weren’t easily accessible in the US yet) and long story… more»
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Bush Find: 25K Mile 1995 BMW 7-Series Limo
Supposedly, this E38-chassis 7-Series was bought new for a limousine business that hit the skids, with an early accident and poorly repaired damage to the 7er the final straw. The seller claims he is responsible for clearing land that… more»
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Rare in Hennarot: 27 Years Owned 1988 BMW M3
It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of the E30-chassis BMW 3-Series; after all, a 1987 325is was my first real project car and one I still own today, approaching a decade in my care. While the M3… more»
Street Parked: Former BMW-Autogas M1 Racer
The BMW M1 is perhaps the company’s most well-known and sought-after supercar. After all, BMW may routinely produce performance cars as part of its standard likeup but mid-engined supercars come along rarely. This particular M1 had fallen off the… more»
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One Owner Tii: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW 2002 Tii’s continue to appreciate nicely, especially for mostly stock survivors like this 1972 example. Wearing an unusual shade of paint known as Ceylon, it remains highly original aside from one repaint and an upgraded later 5-speed manual… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
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Original Paint: 1976 BMW R90S
This 1976 BMW R90S is said to wear original paint following its extraction from storage in a long-time collection. This example wears awesome two-tone paintwork and its OEM bikini fairing, two cosmetic details that helped BMW spice up its… more»
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Daily-Friendly Classic: Preserved BMW 528e
The E28-platform of BMW’s 5-Series sedan is often written about glowingly, and for good reason: hugely reliable engines; all-day highway cruising ability; many of them outfitted with a manaul transmission; plentiful spares and parts are reasonable; the list goes… more»
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California Garage Find: 1957 BMW Isetta
Bidding is quite strong for this 1957 BMW Isetta, which remains in untouched survivor condition. This is the 300 model, which enjoys increased displacement over the 250 for a robust 13 b.h.p. and 13.6 ft. lbs. of torque. Laugh… more»
