It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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Dismantle or Save: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
This desirable BMW 3.0CS coupe has been sitting since the 1980s, and unfortunately, shows some of the classic signs of rust damage all too common with the E9-chassis cars. This example suffers from the added detriment of being equipped… more»
Dusty And Rusty: 1976 BMW 2002
As you can see from the picture, this is a true “barn find” (or at least “garage find”) that has been stored for over twenty years. This 1976 BMW 2002 was said to have been parked after a light… more»
Driver Quality Icon: 1989 BMW M3
Who doesn’t love a well-used collector/sports car? This 1989 BMW M3 has 233,000 miles on its high-strung S14 four-cylinder but does show the trademark signs of hard use. However, with so many of these classic E30 M3s ending up… more»
Tow Yard Score: 1975 BMW 2002
This 1975 BMW 2002 popped up recently on eBay and listed by a new seller with zero feedback. While that can be cause for concern, the car in question actually looks like a deserving project that is fairly presented… more»
Rare Third Door: 1973 BMW 1802 Touring
Not to infer that they are plentiful, but you don’t have to work too hard to find a BMW 2002 project (a clean, unmodified example is far harder). But to own a true rarity – the one that you… more»
One of 500 Cars: 1984 BMW B9 Alpina
Time to nerd out: in the BMW world, Alpina cars are among the most valuable and thrilling driver’s cars to own. Packed with pedigree and performance, they command a high price in almost any form if authenticity can be… more»
Tii Warehouse Find: 1972 and 1974 BMW 2002s
What is it about cars stored in dark, cramped warehouses that gets our attention? Well, it’s likely the potential of discovering a long-hidden rarity or parts stash, or perhaps it’s just the allure of florescent lighting bouncing off of… more»
Sunroof and Jade: 1976 BMW 2002
This $950 BMW 2002 is a desirable sunroof model that wears one of the more popular paint shades and sports a manual transmission. The car itself is fairly battered and clearly someone’s unfinished project, but getting an interesting 2002… more»
No Funny Business! 1972 BMW 2002
The Seller instructs the Reader: “Price is Firm! No Funny Business.” Obviously, this is a serious matter for serious-minded buyers und should be approached as such. So German. Well, you’re going to have to be serious to get your… more»
Manual Swap Candidate: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
When we find examples of BMW’s pretty E9 coupe, they’re usually rusty heaps past the point of redemption or precious survivors worth every dime of their high selling price. This 1973 3.0CS seems somewhere in the middle, and was… more»
One Repaint: BMW 2002 Tii Survivor
Check out the bidding on this survivor-grade 1973 BMW 2002 Tii – it’s already crested $20K with more than four days left on the auction. This is the going rate for clean round-taillight 2002s equipped with the hot Tii… more»
BMW Diesel Equipped: 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
The Lincoln Mark VII already is an appreciating classic, thanks to its combination of Ford 5.0 V8 power, rear wheel drive and mild exotica attributed to fancy bits like air suspension and digital clusters. However, for a time –… more»
Monday Motivation: 1970 BMW 2500
As I mentioned yesterday, I spent my weekend on the road in my ’73 BMW Bavaria driving from the Bay Area to Los Angeles and back, and everything was going swimmingly until, about 18 miles from home, all of… more»
Barockangel: 1957 BMW 502
I’m writing from the road today, having traversed California from North to South in my Bavaria to attend the tenth annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet in Van Nuys yesterday. It’s a fun show, and well attended, but I was… more»
The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
















