BMW

Group 2 Body Kit: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

This 1972 BMW 2002 Tii has a few things going for it if you want a project. The 2002 is obviously sought after in Tii specifications, but this one is also claimed to be a very early production model,… more»

Pint-Sized Collection: Six (6) Micro Cars

A micro car (also microcar) is said to be the smallest of all sizes of an automobile, with three or four wheels and likely an engine smaller than 43 cubic inches (700cc). And sometimes they’re afforded separate regulations pertaining… more»

BMW Chassis Swap: 1981 Checker Marathon

Sometimes, a listing just demands more details than the seller offers. In most cases, it’s because vital details are missing, but in this instance, we just want to know how this project came into existence. This is a genuine… more»

Modified Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002

On some occasions, when you read a description for a car, you instantly forget about any cosmetic concerns and just get more enthralled by the upgrades made by a previous owner. The round taillight BMW 2002, commonly referred to… more»

Restore or Recycle? BMW 2800CS Shell

If you follow old BMWs to any extent, you already know the E9 chassis cars are fairly pricey in either restored or survivor condition. Even if it’s a project, cars that aren’t terribly rusty still pull a decent number… more»

Florida Bimmer: 1998 BMW M3 Five-Speed

In most states, this car would qualify for “Collector” license plates, since it’s more than 20 years old now. A 1998 BMW M3 with collector plates? I bet there are more than a few out there, although there can… more»

Project Car Bonanza: Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche Collection

For a German car nerd like me, listings like these make me suddenly forget all of my other financial obligations and begin looking for cheap transporters heading northbound. I need another project car like I need multiple root canals,… more»

BMW’s First Post-War V8: 1960 BMW 502

In immediate post-war Germany, BMW didn’t make cars. Instead, Soviet manufacturer Autovelo, located in Soviet-occupied territory, was producing pre-war BMWs to sell into the post-war market. BMW itself was slow-crawling its way back to prosperity, by making household kitchen… more»

Trade for an Airstream: 1975 BMW 2002

We see all sorts of requests for trades when scanning classifieds listings, but most of the time, they feel like major shorts in the dark. Or, more that the seller can’t quite land on an asking price and therefore… more»

No Faring? 1978 BMW R100RS

There aren’t many motorcycle engines that are unique enough that most enthusiasts couldn’t point them out if they were sitting on a shelf next to other motorcycle engines. Certainly, a Harley-Davidson V-Twin is in that category as would be… more»

Modified Driver: 1974 BMW 2002

If you follow one make pretty closely, you begin to develop some level of awareness as to the way the market ebbs and flows for certain cars. The BMW brand has been my marque of choice for years, but… more»

Daily Driver E21? 1983 BMW 320i

I always find it somewhat humorous when a seller references a classic or vintage car as being primed for becoming someone’s daily driver. It makes me wonder if the person who says that actually has to drive anywhere. I… more»

Factory Lightweight Barn Find: 1976 BMW M535i

This is one of the better barn finds I can recall seeing, especially as a long-time BMW fan (well, the old company – not what the modern day brand represents.) The fabulous Late Brake Show on YouTube (please check… more»

26K Original Miles: 1986 BMW 325ES

As someone who still owns the E30-chassis 3-Series he bought as a project 12 years ago, I have enjoyed seeing the prices rise on what many consider to be the high watermark for the model. The E30 was made… more»

Parked In The ’60s: 1937 BMW 326

If cars could talk, this ancient BMW would likely have a few stories to tell. This one is hard to even begin to understand how it ended up here, but this 1937 BMW 326 sedan popped up on Facebook… more»

Egg-Shaped BMW: 1957 Isetta 300

The Isetta was a microcar designed in Italy but built under license in several countries, including BMW in Germany. It earned the nickname “bubble car” for its distinctive egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows. The little car was designed to… more»

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