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1981 BMW M1

VIN: WBS59910004301348
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Sold
$577,500
RM Sotheby's
Aug 20, 2016
RM Sotheby's
Monterey, CA, USA
12,838 km (7,977 mi)
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • HISTORY (2)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)

Market Summary

The BMW M1 (1978 to 1981) market.

CMB $575,710
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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... Learn more.
There is 1 BMW for sale across all model years (1978 to 1981) and 1 1981 BMW M1 right now. There were 18 sold in the last 5 years.
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Vehicle History

A timeline of events that we've detected for this vehicle.

Jun 12, 2017
Purchase reported via public record for $525,000
Florida, USA
Aug 20, 2016
Sold at RM Sotheby's Monterey (2016) for $577,500
12,838 km (7,977 mi) · Monterey, CA, USA
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Comps

Comparable recent listings. See related attributes next to the score.

1981 BMW M1 Coupe

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 7k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$605,000
Bonhams
Mar 12, 2015
92% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 1K - 9K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 17k km (10k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$742,000
RM Sotheby's
Mar 1, 2024
87% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 9K - 18K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 33k km (20k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$590,000
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Highest Bid
Bring a Trailer
Jun 7, 2023
85% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 18K - 37K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
About Comps data

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1981
Make
BMW
Model Family
M1
Model Variant
Base
Model Trim
-
Engine
3.5L I6 (M88)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
12,838 km (7,977 mi)
VIN
WBS59910004301348
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Orange
Int. Color Group
Black
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