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»
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Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
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»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Sep 30, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Triple Matching Numbers: 1954 BMW R51/3
When it comes to vintage bikes, BMWs have been more than keeping up price-wise. It’s clearly getting harder to buy into this space if you’re dead-set on buying a turnkey motorcycle, but projects are still accessible – for now…. more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
Aug 14, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Iconic German: 1983 BMW 320i
The late 1970s and early 1980s were a brave new time for the German automakers. A growing presence of Japanese sedans was beginning to encroach on the US, and consumers had more and more choices after the oil crisis… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • Auctions • 3 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 BMW Bavaria
This 1972 BMW Bavaria project has been stored indoors and off the road for at least the last six years. The seller states that there is very little body rust and has listed it for sale as a Barn… more»
Jul 29, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Father Son Project: 1969 BMW Bavaria
Many of us share goals of completing an automotive restoration project with a loved one, with the most common scenario being that of the father-son project. The car shown here is a 1969 BMW Bavaria, otherwise known as a… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1960 BMW R60/2 Barn Find Project
Working under the theory that Harley-Davidson isn’t the only motorcycle manufacturer with a design heritage, BMW has recently released the R 18. This motorcycle displays such BMW styling cues as a black gas tank with white pinstriping, a sloping… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
The average home garage is not the ideal location for a restoration project. This is especially true when the object of your desire is of a larger size. While a ’59 Cadillac is desirable, restoring one in that environment… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bi-Turbo Beauty: 1990 BMW Alpina B10
Over the years, I’ve let it be known that I’m a fairly enthusiastic vintage BMW fan. This interest has waned a bit as the company continues to move in a direction that is thoroughly opposite of enthusiast interests, along… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
LA Parking Garage Find: Testarossa, Viper, and BMW 850 for $140K!
Here’s one of the more unusual craigslist postings we’ve seen: a collection of exotic cars offered for a flat price of $140,000 by a seller who admits he hasn’t had a steady job in five years and now needs… more»
Jun 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Revived: 1981 BMW 633CSi
The 1981 BMW 633CSi is not a muscle car but an excellent grand tourer that effortlessly devours enormous distances. The company staked its reputation on excellent build quality and longevity, helping to explain why our feature car continues to… more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Start Your Collection: BMW 2002 Projects and Parts Auction
The BMW 2002 is one of those models that invite slightly fanatical behavior. Obviously, these cars are sought after, and the people who love them often own multiples. This listing appears to be part of an estate clean-out whereby… more»
