BMW’s need to compete with fellow German rivals in sports activities automotive racing led to the M1, a joint growth between Lamborghini and BMW. With styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, the M1 rolled out in 1978 as BMW’s first — and solely — supercar. Solely 458 items have been produced, with 400 being required for homologation necessities, making the automotive ultra-rare. This 1980 instance is 1 of simply 59 completed in blue over black leather-based with material inlays. Initially bought by a founding member of Pink Floyd, this M1 has simply 15,560 kilometers on the odometer, and has been well-documented, having stayed within the unique proprietor’s possession for its first 42 years. Totally detailed, nicely maintained, and accompanied by the unique gross sales paperwork, previous registrations, a Pink Floyd Backstage Move from “The Wall Tour”, intensive service data, a device equipment, and manuals, it is a incredible instance of this oft-overlooked piece of supercar historical past.
