Old BMWs deserve a second chance, especially when the car in question has its engine behind the driver. With just 453 units ever built, the M1 is exceptionally rare, making every surviving example a valuable…
The M1 needs no introduction. BMW’s sole supercar still captivates over 40 years after the last mid-engine coupe was assembled. Giorgetto Giugiaro’s stunning wedge-shaped machine is an exceptionally rare sight, with fewer than 500 vehicles…
Back in early 2008, BMW had an idea to celebrate one of its most iconic cars: the M1. This supercar from the late 1970s was and still is BMW’s only supercar ever made, with an…
When the first-generation BMW 3 Series launched in 1975, few could have predicted its future as an icon in the automotive world. Yet, at the time, it faced a surprising image and branding problem—it wasn’t…
True, definitive, automotive icons are uncommon. Something that enthusiasts can point at and immediately identify as the genesis of a brand or sub-brand simply doesn’t come around that often. But, the BMW M1 is one…
BMW Group Classic invited us to check out some of its rarest gems, including that Z3 roadster with a V12 engine. We were also allowed to get familiar with a limited-run production model that was…
They say you should never meet your heroes, especially when discussing old cars. The M1 wasn’t perfect, especially compared to a better-executed modern BMW. Despite its flaws, it’ll forever hold a special place in the…
Just when you thought the BMW M1 couldn’t be more desirable, here comes this masterpiece. High-end dealer Motikon from Sweden happens to have an E26 with an official widebody kit. Built back in 1980, this…
Finish your week with a look at this immaculate 1981 BMW M1, now on the block at RM Sotheby’s. Expected to command a price between 400,000-500,000 euros (around $540,000), this car comes with a backstory…
After selling a Polaris Silver BMW M1 for $742,000 at its Florida auction at the beginning of the month, RM Sotheby’s has another E26 ready to change hands. This time around, the mid-engine supercar is…
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