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…
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…
The M1 is a rare supercar since only 399 road-legal examples were ever made, plus 53 Procars destined for the track. Legend has it that only three or four were painted in shades of silver…
This exceptional 1980 BMW M1 supercar recently found a new home on Bring-a-Trailer for an impressive $552,000. Out of the limited production of around 400 road-ready units over two and a half years, this particular…
Few, if any, BMWs are more iconic than the M1. Despite its troubled history due to Italian connections, the E26 ultimately became a legend. Nearly half a century since its inception, it remains the company’s…
Automotive designer Grimaud Gervex unveils his visionary take on the iconic BMW M1 supercar. Gervex’s sketches introduce a bold and innovative electric supercar that pays homage to the original M1’s wedge-shaped design while infusing it…
An iconic 1980 BMW M1 is set to be featured at the prestigious Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions, an event that takes place during the renowned Monterey Car Week in August, held in…
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