The 1980 BMW M1 from RM Sotheby’s is available from their Amelia Island auction and it is a spectacular example of BMW’s seminal mid-engined supercar. It has had single-family ownership from 1980 to 2019 and it is one of just 399 road cars of this majestic machine ever built. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration process including restoring the exhaust system, refinishing the wheels, adding new tires, an extensive engine tune-up, resealing the engine, installing new coolant hoses, an air conditioning service, and a change of all fluids.
Additionally, the exterior and interior were treated to a Concours-level detail. A mere 455 M1s were produced between 1978 and 1981, a number which consisted of 399 road and 56 race cars. Hardly any at all were imported into the United States, and as such, they remain somewhat elusive on American shores – something which increases the desire held for them in the hearts of BMW enthusiasts out there. Like what you see? Head over to RM Sotheby’s now.