But aren't they really regular production cars that get an aftermarket treatment (bling and trim) and are mechanically the same? If so they aren't really rare in the sense that a Z8 Alpina or a M3 CSL are rare. They're more like unique whips for the rich.

 

Yeah they are all looks, well kinda it is not like the original is lacking any power, but the modifications are all looks and comfort. So, yeah it is not the same as a M3 CSL or Z8 Alpina, but I guess it is how narrowly you want to define a car. For example, a customer of ours bought a white M6, put the stage 1 Dinan on it, took off all the badges, tinted the windows very black and put a very aggressive aero kit on it. I am sure that if he were selling it he would advertise that it is extremely rare, maybe a one of a kind. Some would look at it as just an M6 with some mods and not necessarily rare or a whole lot different than a regular M6.

Personally, I define a rare car as something that was made available by a manufacture or professional tuning shop (ie RUF, Dinan, Barabas) which is made in very limited quantities. I think it could be a certain version of a car which is not necessary rare, but which a special edition was made in limited quantities, like the Neiman Marcus M6. I also have a stipulation on car from tuning shops that they must be a full tune(every available engine and aero component), done at the time of purchase. So the person bough the car as a Dinan M5 or a RUF Porsche. That is just me though.

It is getting harder and harder to define what a rare car is when someone can put huge rims, an aero kit, and exhaust on his Doge Neon and then say it is a one of a kind.

 

 

I am not saying that it is a legitimate claim(I think it is incredibly stupid) but people still do it.

 

yep - for proof one needs to go no further than NAM

 

Hmm... I would say the B7 is a rare BMW, but not the rarest... I saw a couple this summer and one at the dealer... And the Black color is definitely not rare because all three B7s I've seen were black....

My vote go's to the Z1.

 

How about TC Kline's full CF-bodied Z4M?

 

My father-in-law is a bimmer nut, he has a E31 850i (12 cylinder) and an old bavaria (e3) as well as a z4,m5 (e39). He gave me my first bimmer, a 325e cirrusblau 5 speed. Out of all of them I know the 850i is highly sought after and the bavaria kind of gave BMW a footing here in the states.

 

Dude, that thing aint worth $225k!

 

While I definately can appreciate the beauty and rare-ness of M3 CSL's, Z8's, L6's, L7's, and 850i/840i's. One of the very rarest (and my personal fav) would have to be the '98-'00 (Z3) M Coupe! I love the "shooting brake" body style, kinda' like a 2 door sport wagon. Wikipedia states, if its to be believed, production numbers for the entire worldwide production run was 6318 units. That seems pretty rare to me. Even the '06-'08 (Z4) M Coupe has only sold 3640 units to date and I'm sure the $50,000 or so base price may have something to do with it.

I've always dreamed of owning an M3, no matter what year/series, but I want a '98-'00 M Coupe much more. It is just so unique looking and still pretty damn fast. I hope to find one someday in good condition when I'm able to afford an additional car.

And yea, anyone care to add anything info on the L6 and L7's of the early 90's? There sure weren't many of those built or even around anymore. They are rare in my opinion. There. My 2 cents. Cheers.

 

I hate the word "WHIPS" RACE TRIPPER
A true auto nut could never sellout and call his car a whip. Scheisse, you need an urban dictionary for that worlds meaning. Its a car, an auto, a machine. A whip is something used by Indiana Jones

 

Now on the market, but not priced yet.......

These cars are practically brand new:

BMW M5 2002

BMW M5 2000

BMW 540i 1997

BMW Z8 Blue

BMW Z8 silver

BMW Z8 Red

BMW M6 1988

BMW M6 1987

BMW M6 1987

BMW 740i