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BMW M1 (1978 to 1981)

CMB $575,710

The BMW M1 was introduced in 1978. The first BMW model to be mid-engined, the M1 had a troubled birth, but has gone on to become an iconic B...

The BMW M1 was introduced in 1978. The first BMW model to be mid-engined, the M1 had a troubled birth, but has gone on to become an iconic BMW car. The M1 was created to be a racing car, and the road going version was necesarry for homologation. BMW had hired Lamborghini to produce the cars, but numerous problems along the way forced BMW to take over the project completely. Due to this production problem, the M1 is the first car completely developed by BMW Motorsport. Powered by BMW's M88/1 straight six engine, the M1 achieved relative success on the racetrack. A total of 453 examples of the M1 were built, with 399 examples being built for the road, and 54 examples for motorsport.

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Model years for BMW M1 (1978 to 1981)

1980
1981

For Sale 1

Avg $553,461

Sales Count 18

Dollar Volume $10.0m

Lowest Sale $368,000

Top Sale $825,345

Most Recent $742,000

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MCO

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

4k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

For Sale

RM Sotheby's

May 11, 2024

Details

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Lot 110: 1981 BMW M1

For Sale

4,042 mi TMU
Location: MCO
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Premium

Miami, Florida, USA

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

17k km (10k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$742,000

RM Sotheby's

Mar 1, 2024

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Lot 155: 1981 BMW M1

Sold

$742,000

17,200 km (10,688 mi)
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

83k km (52k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

£338,000

Collecting Cars

Feb 29, 2024

Details

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Lot 26419: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

£338,000 ($427,918)

83,874 km (52,117 mi)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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California, USA

1980 BMW M1

TMU

Manual

LHD

Price Undisclosed

Fantasy Junction

Feb 24, 2024

Details

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Irving, TX, FRA

1979 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

71k km (44k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

Artcurial (EU)

Feb 2, 2024

Details

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Lot 83: 1979 BMW M1

Not Sold

71,539 km (44,452 mi)
Location: Irving, TX, FRA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

21k km (13k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

€522,500

RM Sotheby's

Jan 31, 2024

Details

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Lot 127: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

€522,500 ($566,619)

21,142 km (13,137 mi)
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Emeryville, CA, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

20k km (12k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$552,000

Bring a Trailer

Jan 22, 2024

Details

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Lot 133620: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$552,000

20,000 km (12,427 mi)
Location: Emeryville, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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St. Louis, MO, USA

1981 BMW M1 Coupe

Original & Highly Original

18k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$599,900

Daniel Schmitt & Co

Sep 18, 2023

Details

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Lot 16520: 1981 BMW M1 Coupe

Last Asking

$599,900

18,437 mi
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Auburn, IN, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

18k km (11k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$582,500

Worldwide Auctioneers

Sep 2, 2023

Details

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Lot 433: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$582,500

18,621 km (11,571 mi)
Location: Auburn, IN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Pebble Beach, CA, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

11k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$478,000

Gooding & Company

Aug 19, 2023

Details

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Lot 106: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$478,000

11,457 mi
Location: Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Olde West Chester, OH, USA

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

33k km (20k mi)

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$590,000

Bring a Trailer

Jun 7, 2023

Details

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Lot 109118: 1981 BMW M1

Not Sold

$590,000

33,000 km (20,505 mi)
Location: Olde West Chester, OH, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Wildwood, MO, USA

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

18k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$457,000

Bring a Trailer

May 5, 2023

Details

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Lot 105534: 1981 BMW M1

Not Sold

$457,000

18,487 mi TMU
Location: Wildwood, MO, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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DEU

1981 BMW M1

33k km (21k mi)

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$550,000

Broad Arrow Private Sales

Apr 26, 2023

Details

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Lot 2300026: 1981 BMW M1

Last Asking

$550,000

33,828 km (21,020 mi)
Location: DEU
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

23k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

RM Sotheby's

Mar 3, 2023

Details

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Lot 176: 1980 BMW M1

Not Sold

23,044 mi
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Chicago, IL, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

38k km (24k mi)

Manual

LHD

Price Undisclosed

McLaren Chicago

Jan 5, 2023

Details

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Lot P471: 1980 BMW M1

Price Undisclosed

38,586 km (23,976 mi)
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Chicago, IL, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

38k km (24k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$651,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 28, 2022

Details

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Lot 94089: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$651,000

38,594 km (23,981 mi)
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Miami Beach, FL, USA

1980 BMW M1 AHG Studie

Custom

6k km (4k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$648,500

RM Sotheby's

Dec 10, 2022

Details

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Lot 146: 1980 BMW M1 AHG Studie

Sold

$648,500

6,821 km (4,238 mi)
Location: Miami Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Munich, DEU

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

63k km (39k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

€792,500

RM Sotheby's

Nov 26, 2022

Details

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Lot 151: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

€792,500 ($825,345)

63,573 km (39,502 mi)
Location: Munich, DEU
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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West Palm Beach, FL, USA

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

18k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$450,500

Broad Arrow

Nov 19, 2022

Details

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Lot 2105: 1981 BMW M1

Sold

$450,500

18,437 mi TMU
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Monterey, CA, USA

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

13k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$692,500

Broad Arrow

Aug 18, 2022

Details

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Lot 49: 1981 BMW M1

Sold

$692,500

13,312 mi TMU
Location: Monterey, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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San Anselmo, CA, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

48k km (29k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$605,000

Bring a Trailer

Jul 27, 2022

Details

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Lot 79226: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$605,000

48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Location: San Anselmo, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Edmond, OK, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

43k km (26k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$561,000

Bring a Trailer

Aug 2, 2021

Details

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Lot 51825: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$561,000

43,000 km (26,719 mi)
Location: Edmond, OK, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

1980 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original

27k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$417,500

RM Sotheby's

May 22, 2021

Details

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Lot 180: 1980 BMW M1

Sold

$417,500

27,560 mi TMU
Location: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Costa Mesa, CA, USA

1980 BMW M1 AHG

Custom

6k km (4k mi)

Manual

LHD

Sold

$500,000

Bring a Trailer

Feb 1, 2021

Details

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Lot 42191: 1980 BMW M1 AHG

Sold

$500,000

6,800 km (4,225 mi)
Location: Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD