What do you do with a rough survivor? In other words, a car that is “all there” but suffering from the ravages of time and use? That’s the dilemma for me when considering this 1983 BMW 320i with the… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1963 BMW R60/2
I recently referenced the famous Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance book with a recent post on a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Ironically, this 1963 BMW R60/2 would have been a better fit for such a title as it… more»
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Former Press Car: 1971 BMW 2000 Touring
Automobiles that served as a “press car” or “demonstration vehicle” have always had an added level of intrigue over their early-production counterparts. Knowing a particular car graced the pages of automobile magazines being flung by road test editors seemingly… more»
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Can You Identify This Mystery Carcass?
Reader JamestownMike needs your help! He was given this BMW shell, but he isn’t sure exactly what it is or if it’s even worth messing with. I’ll let him fill you in on the all the details! From JamestownMike – … more»
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Spotless E24 Survivor: 1986 BMW 635CSI
A few days ago, we featured a very low mileage 1988 BMW M6. It was expensive and had some red flags due to a seemingly unnecessary repaint, along with wear on the driver’s seat that seemed unbecoming of a… more»
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Incredible Prewar Find: 1937 BMW 328 Lightweight
Among barn find stories, they don’t get much more unlikely or eye-opening as this one. Tucked away in Villisca, Iowa, a farmer held onto one of the rarest BMWs ever built, a model that carried with its both historical… more»
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Could This Be The Greatest Barn Find Ever?
Our friend Tom Cotter has the enviable chore of walking into dilapidated barns and rural homesteads seeking out long-lost barn finds. Recently, his travels took him somewhere not far off the beaten path – still pretty much on the… more»
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Low Mileage Landshark: 1988 BMW M6
For years, BMW’s Motorsport-tuned 3-Series – the ubiqutous E30 M3 – has been spiraling upwards in value. The M6, however, has lagged behind, and seemingly for no good reason. That’s why it’s no surprise to see time capsule examples… more»
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UK Barn Find: BMW M535i
Among old-school BMW enthusiasts, the E12-chassis M535i is one of the more desirable M cars available. Never sold in the U.S. due to our draconian emissions laws, the M535i is effectively the only Motorsports division E12 5-Series built by… more»
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Backyard Bimmer: BMW 530i
Here’s a dream scenario for many of us who haunt this site: buy a house and discover that a car that has been left on the property is now ours. I bet for most of us, though, in our… more»
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Rare Golf Yellow: 1976 BMW 2002
Regardless of whether it’s a round taillight or square taillight, the color “Golf Yellow” will always be a crowd favorite among some members of BMW’s dedicated 2002 fanbase. This example is rough around the edges but surprisingly sound in… more»
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Gray Market Junkyard Find: BMW 325i Convertible
As some of our long-timers recall, I used to spend most weekends in a junkyard. With a newborn at home, that hobby is on a brief hiatus, but a colleague who runs a parts-pulling business called Mesquite Automotive keeps… more»
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
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»
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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»
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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»
