Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
BMW introduced the M1 in 1979. The M1 was a radical departure for BMW, whose success has always been with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform. The original intent was racing, almost half the initial year's production was race prepared for the Procar Series. The Procar Series was a one-make racing series designed by Jochen Neerpassch. The series ran during the 1979-80 seasons.
This car was built 5/29/1979 and driven by a promising young German driver, Hans George Burger. Burger was fatally injured in a Formula 2 race in July of 1980. Hans-Joachim Stuck drove the car for the remainder of the season and it eventually finished seventh in the series.
Since coming to America, the car has had a significant life on the historic race circuit. It has appeared multiple times at Sebring, Daytona, Watkins Glen, Mosport and Pittsburgh.
This car was built 5/29/1979 and driven by a promising young German driver, Hans George Burger. Burger was fatally injured in a Formula 2 race in July of 1980. Hans-Joachim Stuck drove the car for the remainder of the season and it eventually finished seventh in the series.
Since coming to America, the car has had a significant life on the historic race circuit. It has appeared multiple times at Sebring, Daytona, Watkins Glen, Mosport and Pittsburgh.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1979 BMW E26 M1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW E26 M1
(Data based on Model Year 1979 sales)
| 1979 BMW M1 Pro-car Chassis#: 9430-1053 Sold for USD$854,000 2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale |   |
| 1979 BMW M1 Sold for USD$178,365 2011 Rétromobile | |
| 1979 BMW M1 Coupé Chassis#: 4301 166 Sold for USD$264,000 2010 Bonhams - Royal Mirage, Dubai | |
| 1979 BMW E26 M1 Sold for USD$121,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |   |
| 1979 BMW M1 Roadgoing Procar Sold for USD$105,840 2007 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
| 1979 BMW M1 COUPE Sold for USD$60,500 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 |
BMW E26 M1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1979 BMW E26 M1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 BMW M1 | WBS00000094301068 | 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
| 1979 BMW M1 | WBS59910004301231 | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | $390,000 | $440,000 | |
| 1979 BMW M1 Groupe 5 Le Mans | 94301059 | 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
| 1979 BMW M1 Pro-car Competition Coupé | 4301 066 | 2011 Bonhams Power by BMW BMW Powered Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Related Automobilia | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
| 1979 BMW M1 Pro-car Competition Coupé | 4301 066 | 2011 Bonhams Power by BMW | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
| 1979 BMW E26 M1 | WBS59910004301231 | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $70,000 | $90,000 | $120,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $263,951 range.
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code Chassis#:F7FH395552 Sold for $263,200 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia |   |
| 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E 2.5-16 EVOLUTION II Chassis#:WDB2010361F734267 Sold for $263,200 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sport Saloon Chassis#:DB6/2834/L/N Sold for $263,200 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction |  |
| 1974 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2.7 MFI Chassis#:9114600947 Sold for $263,200 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
| 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Coupé Chassis#:0658 Sold for $265,517 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
| 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider Chassis#:SBM11SAB0GW675715 Sold for $261,886 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1955 PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER Chassis#:80289 Sold for $264,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1968 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:136378A161013 Sold for $264,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/435 COUPE THE DESERT RAT Chassis#:194377S107371 Sold for $264,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#:j58s101627 Sold for $264,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Chassis#:bs23j0b308428 Sold for $264,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1969 Dodge Super Bee A12 Chassis#:wm21m9a271344 Sold for $264,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1922 Bentley 3-Liter Short Chassis Tourer Coachwork by Park Ward Chassis#:166 Sold for $263,200 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction |   |
| 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/360 FUEL-INJECTED COUPE Chassis#:30837S111297 Sold for $263,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 2023 BUGATTI BABY II Sold for $262,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Coupe Roadster Chassis#:739-49 Sold for $263,200 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center |   |
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#:111.027.12.001031 Sold for $265,066 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
| 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 R Chassis#:WP0ZZZ99ZTS393074 Sold for $265,066 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
| 1970 Chevrolet El Camino LS6 Chassis#:136800b131181 Sold for $264,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500E Chassis#:AZ389997 Sold for $264,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach |
1979 BMW E26 M1
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other BMW E26 M1 model years
