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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Micro Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

I’ve always believed that classic British sports cars make an ideal first restoration project for enthusiasts due to their engineering and construction simplicity. Sitting right on their tails are post-war European microcars because they offer those same features in… more»

Stunning Tribute: 1976 Sbarro BMW 328

Here’s one you don’t see every day: a replica of BMW’s stunning (and exceedingly expensive) 328 roadster. This one was built in small batches by Sbarro, a Swiss company that turned them out in the 1970s, typically with a… more»

Rare Turbo Kit: Callaway Turbo BMW 320i

This listing for a pair of E21-chassis BMW 3-Series is a tantalizing opportunity for anyone who is a fan of the unloved member of BMW’s sports sedan family. Slotting between the iconic 2002 and the 80s hero E30, the… more»

Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash

When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»

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