Ask any BMW fan and they would tell in an instant that all BMW cars are potentially classic cars. It’s just like buying a Louis Vuitton bag – you know down the line, it will be a classic. There is no question in anyone’s mind about it just as there is no one who will debate about BMW classic cars. However, there areexceptional BMW cars that will be more worth more over time than others. These are the great cars of history and they happen to be BMW.One of the nominees for the 1999 Car of the Century was a 328 BMW Roadster. The reason for its inclusion was because it’s a legend. It’s a 1930 BMW Mille Miglia car that was used in races and as a gentleman’s sports car. Eleven years ago, this same 1930s car won in a racing tournament which BMW sponsored.In 1960, BMW introduced the New Class sedan. This was a hallmark design and one that would be used for the next 30 years. It was the BMW car shape that helped define what BMW is today. One such model was the 5 Series E12. It was launched during the 1970s at the Olympic Munich Games. Of course, there were other BMW classics like the 3, 6, and 7 series. These were luxury sedans with a boxy appearance but extremely elegant in its execution. It came with the 6 cylinder engine and Italian style. The BMW cars of the 1970s were known as the New Sixes.In the 1980s, the 3 Series E30 was introduced in 1982. This was the model that replaced the earlier E21 model. The next year, in 1983, the E28 5 Series was launched. This car replaced the earlier E12 5 Series.
Interesting to note is the car names which are numbers not words. For a new classic car lover, it can get confusing to try to remember them all. Needless to say, everyone gets used to it eventually. More importantly, appreciation of the BMW cars continue to grow. A classic BMW car sold today will fetch a very attractive price in the market especially if it still has all its original parts and is in good condition. Go to any classic car show anywhere in the world, and you’ll find the BMW in the spotlight.
