bmw m1 procar

This gorgeous 1970 BMW M1 Procar restored by Canepa

Unfortunately for BMW, and fans of racing, BMW’s M1 Procar racing series wasn’t very successful. It lasted a couple of seasons, but then ended and, with it, the BMW M1. The M1’s success hinged on…

BMW M1 Procar – Photo Gallery

The BMW M1 Procar “Yes to the Nürburgring”

The BMW M1 Procar “Yes to the Nürburgring”

The BMW M1 Procar “Yes to the Nürburgring” is the latest addition to Masakuni Hosobuchi′s treasure chest. Masakuni Hosobuchi is the chairman of the BMW Club Japan and a real BMW enthusiast. In his car…

Ultimate Photo Gallery: BMW M1

Ultimate Photo Gallery: BMW M1

Like most great supercars, the M1 was conceptualized as a race car, and then homologated through civilian series production. In the mid 1970s, BMW had an itch to beat Porsche on the racetrack – not…

A special visit to BMW Classic

A special visit to BMW Classic

The building where BMW Classic resides lies within a couple of minutes from BMW Welt, in Munich. Apparently nothing betrays the hidden gems within, but the building is quite a goldmine, as it accommodates BMW…

BMW’s Procar Series

As BMW is preparing to enter the 2009 American LeMans Series with it’s race-prepped E92, I thought it fitting to go back and look at another part of BMW’s racing history. It’s a part that…