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1979 BMW M1 COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 5, 2002, offered with no reserve.

$59,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $55,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
BMW M1
Generation
E26 M1
Version
M1
Chassis
59910004301227
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 877% under its bottom.

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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1Bring a Trailer, March 1, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 1, 2026$535,000
1980 BMW M1Gooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$425,000
1980 BMW M1RM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$545,000
1980 BMW M1Mecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$700,000
1980 BMW M1RM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$565,000
1980 BMW M1 ProcarBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$1,450,000