The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series lives in a space where it’s not entirely valuable, but it also occasionally ticks the right boxes and you’ll see one sail to a surprising price in a live auction. Over the years, the market… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1973 BMW Bavaria E3
Sedans may not be the sexiest cars around, but there’s a lot to be said for a four-door with four speeds. The BMW Bavaria is a classic Autobahn cruise missile that combines the torquey power of an overbuilt inline-six… more»
BF Auction: 1995 BMW M3 Coupe
With values of BMW’s E30 M3 at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that the values of later E36 M3s are also rising. Aficionados overlooked the E36 for a long time, but it is a great car, and in… more»
Clean 4-Door: 1986 BMW 325e
The E30 chassis BMW 3-Series remains one of the most beloved enthusiast cars out there. However, it’s typically when found in its most sporting form, such as a two-door with the factory sport package. That being said, if you… more»
Barn Find Sports Sedan: 1988 BMW 535is
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole looking at the listing for this clean 1988 BMW 535is, as I previously owned a very similar car, right down to the color combo of Alpine White over Pacific Blue…. more»
Classic Touring Bike: 1980 BMW R100RT
When it comes to motorcycle ownership, owners tend to collect around a few different driving factors for riding. You have the sport bike riders, who hover between just wanting to occasionally go fast and having a legitimate death wish;… more»
Rare 5-Speed: No Reserve 2002 BMW 530i
BMW enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing cars that perfectly combine luxury and driver satisfaction. No vehicle better demonstrates that philosophy than this 2002 BMW 530i. From its interior appointments to its syrupy smooth six-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual… more»
Restorable Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002
On occasion, you see a very needy project car but then give it a second look and begin to weigh the factors in its favor. This 1971 BMW 2002 is pretty cheap at just $1,000, which doesn’t buy you… more»
6 Series Project: 1977 BMW 630 CSi
You so rarely see sellers anymore who actually want the best for their project car. It’s not hard to see why – as prices have gone up, who cares? Just unload it as quickly as possible. This seller seems… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1998 BMW Z3 2.8
After owning a couple Porsche Boxsters, we thought we would give another iconic modern roadster, the BMW Z3, a try. If the Boxster is underrated, the Z3 is a wildly underappreciated gem. It offers excellent performance and fun handling,… more»
Upholstery Shop Find: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
Upholstery shops are hidden gems of potential project car surprises. Both of the shops I patronized back in Rhode Island had a variety of gems hidden on the property, both belonging to the proprietor and to customers who had… more»
Fresh From Storage: 1987 BMW 635CSi
This E24-chassis BMW 6-Series lives in that unique space of looking good enough to be a driver right now while also likely exhibiting some of the classic signs of benign neglect. It hasn’t been righteously abused, but it also… more»
Parked for 10 Years: 1974 BMW 3.0CS
Can you imagine driving home your dream project car only to park it and never turn a wrench on it for a decade or more? That seems to be the case with this 1974 BMW 3.0CS, one of the… more»
No Reserve BF Auction: 1985 BMW 635CSi
UPDATE – Videos of this BMW have been added below! Almost 25 years ago, a good friend decided to buy a used 1990 BMW 525i on a whim. He thought it would be fun driving a fancy German car,… more»
BF Auction: 1973 BMW R75/5 With Sidecar
BMW builds more than cars; it also builds great sport bikes. It has a long history of building touring bikes that can comfortably cover long distances. Still, no matter how comfortable a motorcycle is to ride, it isn’t always… more»
















