BMW is celebrating its 100th birthday - reason enough for Classic Data to take a closer look at some of the market prices of historic models from the white and blue brand.
For six-figure sums
Today's most valuable BMW classic almost drove BMW to ruin in the 1950s: Only 254 examples of the BMW 507 rolled off the production line between 1956 and 1959. Today, the beautiful roadster is worth almost twice as much as its then more successful competitor, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster: you currently have to fork out up to two million euros for a perfect example - 25 times the price when new.
The market value of the BMW 328 Roadster, the origin of Bavarian sportiness, can also climb to a six-figure euro amount, especially for perfect vehicles with a special racing history. Ten years ago, Classic Data recorded 240,000 euros for an example in condition 2 - a four-fold increase.
Particularly popular models
The BMW 3.0 CSL stands out above all from the 1970s. For the lightweight version of the E3 coupé, which served as the basis for the successful racing touring car, Classic Data today records a market value of 225,000 euros in condition 2 (new price in 1973: around 33,500 DM). The BMW M1 has risen sharply in price, particularly in the last three years: The super sports car now costs 530,000 euros in condition 2 - up from 110,000 euros ten years ago and 220,000 euros in 2014.
"The price development of the M1 is a good example of which models are particularly in demand - and will therefore continue to rise in value," states Martin Stromberg, Managing Director of Classic Data. With a market value of just under 50,000 (condition 2), the 2002 turbo is the most valuable of the 02 series, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year - the saloon presented in 1966, on the other hand, has a market value of just 11,300 euros.
Steep upward trend
The market observation experts at Classic Data see a steep upward trend, particularly for younger, sporty models. The Z1 roadster, for example, which was built between 1988 and 1991, has already surpassed its original price of around 44,000 euros.
In contrast, the first BMW car is becoming less and less sought after: in contrast to the general classic car trend, the market value of the Dixi limousine (1929-1931) has fallen by over 20% in the last ten years to currently 13,200 euros (condition 2).
