The three letters “BMW” are now associated with executive-style vehicles and automotive prestige. And like an iconic comic book character that still lives on in the pages of Marvel or DC, there’s always a high level of prestige for those able to get their hands on the first one. For BMW Motorsport, the first production vehicle was the 1980 M1, and a used M1 model with just 8,441 miles is available today from a California-based seller. It’s a sports car that any serious auto enthusiast would love to own, as less than 400 models were built for street purposes.
Though used, the vehicle is still in great condition. It has mostly spent its days in storage, only coming out of the garage for regular inspections and to be smogged. In fact, since 2012, only about 800 miles have been put on the vehicle. Think about that — it has accrued less than 1,000 miles over the past five years.
Under the hood, you’ll find a 3.5-liter, twin cam inline six engine that’s capable of generating up to 277 horsepower and up to 239 pounds per feet of torque. It marks the BMW vehicle that allowed the automaker to compete with the likes of Porsche and Ferrari on a street legal level. Now, the first of BMW’s kind can be yours for a cool $745,000 — a terrific prize for any passionate auto enthusiast.