Once a month you will find here 5 curiosities currently for sale in Europe. We will try to discuss different models each time.
M1
This is the only mid-engine supercar from BMW. At the moment, it is also the most expensive car of this brand. No wonder, because only 453 examples were built, including 53 racing cars. The model was produced for 3 years, 1978-1981, and the 3.5-liter engine marked M88 generated only 277 HP. Procar racing versions used 3.5 470 HP and 3.2 up to 900 HP engines. Returning to the basic M1, the mentioned 277 HP allowed the car to reach the first hundred in 5.6 seconds, and the maximum speed was 260 km/h. As a curiosity, we can treat the fact that in 1981 in London, for promotional purposes, two turbines were added to one of the cars, the car’s power was 410 HP, and LPG installations were installed. The car accelerated to 301 km/h and became the fastest gas car.
Today, 9 cars are for sale in Europe, and prices exceed EUR 500,000, the price record holder is for sale in Madrid and exceeds EUR 750,000.
The presented item comes from the Netherlands and is from a private collection in which it has been present since 2016. So far it has been in the hands of 3 owners. It was produced in 1978 and has traveled 27,000 km so far.
The price is 699,000 Euro.
503 Cabriolet
The 503 series debuted in 1956 and was produced in two series: 1956-1957, 219 copies and 1957-1960, 193 copies, of which only 58 Cabrios. So the car is a real unique because. It was produced in 1959, so it comes from the second series. The 503s were equipped with a 3.2-liter V8 engine with two carburetors and generated 140 HP, which allowed the car to reach 100 km/h in less than 13 seconds, and the maximum speed was 190 km/h. It must be admitted that these are impressive results, and its beauty cannot be denied.
The copy dates back to 1959 and has traveled 64,000 km so far, and its history has been known only since 1988; it underwent a thorough reconstruction many years ago. It has a BMW tradition certificate, so the renovation was carried out in accordance with the art.
The car comes from Germany.
The price is 499,000 Euro
319/1
The sports roadster produced by Bayerische Motoren-Werke AG in 1934-1936 in an edition of 102 copies is also another rarity. It is the predecessor of the iconic 328 model. A small 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1.9l is equipped with 3 carburetors and generates 55 HP. With a mass of less than 900 kg, the car can accelerate to an impressive speed of 130 km/h.
The presented copy comes from Switzerland and there is no information about it. All we know is that it has a veteran’s certificate, which may indicate its excellent condition.
The price is CHF 295,000
M3E30 Cocetto
A car produced as a tribute to the Italian driver Johnny Cecotto. Thanks to him, through numerous victories, mainly in DTM, the BMW M3E30 became a true legend and one of the greatest touring cars ever built. It is also said to be the most successful car in the history of motorsport.
Only 480 pieces were made. The 2.3-liter S14 engine in this model generated 215 HP and reached the first hundred in 6.7 seconds.
The copy comes from Switzerland and has the number 46 of 480, which is visible on the nameplate along with John’s signature. The car is the third owner and its history is well known and documented. Macao-blau paint, on-board computer, heated seats, buffalo leather. A very richly equipped copy. Swiss veteran certificate.
Price: CHF 145,000
This copy comes from Germany and has had two owners so far, it was produced in 2001 and has only traveled 16,000 km so far.
