A rare BMW M1 sports car appeared at RM Sotheby's auction. This is a car produced in extremely limited quantities - only a few hundred. It is planned that this masterpiece of speed will find its new owner at the beginning of March.
The auctioned model impresses not only with its rarity, but also with its aesthetics. It is one of three BMW M1s painted in Polaris Silver Metallic. The interior of the car remains in original condition, with black leather seats and fabric inserts.
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The German automaker rolled this example off the assembly line in February 1981, sending it to an official dealer in France. Two years later, the car went to Japan. On its way, this BMW M1 collected many stories and emotions before it was imported to Belgium in 2006. In 2013, several technical improvements awaited the car, and a year later it was painted in the "factory" color.
The mileage of the BMW M1 put up for auction is about 17,000 km. The technical component is represented by a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 273 horsepower. The motor is combined with a five-speed manual gearbox. The sports car is capable of developing a speed of 260 km/h.
BMW M1 at BMW Museum Munich
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The car was produced by BMW between 1978 and 1981. A total of 456 copies were produced.
Add to this an unusual journey and the passion of fans for this symbol of the automotive elite - it turns out a very attractive proposition for collectors and investors. It is expected that the final bid for the BMW M1 could reach $1 million.
Source: rmsothebys.com
