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»
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Dec 30, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Dec 26, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dakar Yellow Clownshoe: 2000 BMW M Coupe
In BMW land, Dakar Yellow is one of those colors that gets enthusiasts’ blood pumping. First of all, fast, yellow cars just ooze speed in every way possible; heck, there’s even a paint code called “Speed Yellow” that you… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Mint Green: 1976 BMW 2002
2002s are considered iconic among BMW fans and collectors. Produced between 1968 and 1976, they were part of the 02 series of compact “executive” cars built by Bavaria Motor Works using a shortened chassis of the New Class Sedans…. more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
2.0 Tilex Transplant! 1968 BMW 1600
Most of the time when I think of the concept of a sleeper car, it’s usually some 60s base-model American vehicle with the original paint that someone has stuffed a more powerful motor in, you know, kind of like… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rusty Beamer: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS Coupe
When Barn Finds reader SD-KC sent us the tip on this 1973 BMW 3.0 CS coupe, I was glad to see it in the marketplace, as well-kept and nicely restored examples are really cool cars and exchanging hands for… more»
Oct 28, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Locked In The Shed: 1994 BMW 840i Barn Find
The prospect of a project can either excite or beleaguer you. I know personally after having sold a few non-runners this year that I am about done with taking on major restorations (by my standards, at least). The seller… more»
Oct 25, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
30 Years Owned: 1988 BMW M5
The BMW E28 M5 is one of those collector cars that has no doubt gotten more expensive to buy, but it’s still relatively in reach if you’ve got the means to devote $40,000 – $50,000 to a hobby car…. more»
