1979 BMW M1
Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 29, 2016, offered with no reserve. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
Against comparable sales
Middle half of sales$537,500 to $666,250
Median$555,000
Sales behind it6Likely
From 6 sales of the BMW M1 (E26 M1) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $537,500 and $666,250.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1Bring a Trailer, March 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 1, 2026 | $535,000 |
| 1980 BMW M1Gooding Christie's, March 6, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | March 6, 2026 | $425,000 |
| 1980 BMW M1RM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 23, 2026 | $545,000 |
| 1980 BMW M1Mecum, Jan. 17, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 17, 2026 | $700,000 |
| 1980 BMW M1RM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $565,000 |
| 1980 BMW M1 ProcarBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2025 | $1,450,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 29, 2016 | Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | ||
| Aug. 17, 2024 | SoldRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $516,500 |