BMW launched the M1 program in the ’70s to take on Porsche‘s dominance in the FIA’s Group 5 class. The M1 was the first mid-engined concept car designed in-house by BMW, who contracted Lamborghini and then Giogetto Giugiaro’s ItalDesign for production, thus making the model an interesting fusion of German and Italian construction.
The BMW M1 is a rare collectible and important landmark in BMW’s history — only 453 BMW M1s were ever built, and among them, only 98 finished in orange. The above model is in excellent original condition, featuring glassfiber bodywork wrapped around a multi-tubular spaceframe chassis, and motive power assisted by four-valves-per-cylinder, race-developed 3.5-liter six and a give-speed ZF transaxle. The interior is a slick black and grey palette featuring Recaro seats, air conditioning, electric windows, remotely operated door mirrors and a heated rear screen.
Check out the orange 1980 BMW M1 above and head over to Bonhams auction house’s website for more details.
Porsche’s long history in the racing area began with the Porsche 908. It’s a rare vehicle — only 31 were made — so each one carries some significance. This specific model was used in a race in 1968, being ran off the track and wrapping around a telephone pole at the Spa 100KM. The car was restored in a factory before being sold to a Swiss collector, ending up in Portland after passing through several owners.
The Porsche 908 Works Short-Tail Coupe is still racing ready and owning this vehicle will make you eligible to join Rennsport Reunion, the world’s biggest vintage Porsche gathering. You can register a bid now for this car from RM Sotheby’s website.
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