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1981 BMW M1

VIN: WBS59910004301426
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Ar Riyāḑ, SAU
703 km (437 mi)
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • HISTORY (3)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)

Market Summary

The BMW M1 (1978 to 1981) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $556,006
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The BMW M1 was introduced in 1978. The first BMW model to be mid-engined, the M1 had a troubled birth, but has gone on to become an iconic B... Learn more.
There are 3 BMW for sale across all model years (1978 to 1981) and 1 1981 BMW M1 right now. There were 21 sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 30 comps for this 1981 BMW M1 indicating a price range from $460,898 - $696,842 .

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Vehicle History

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Jul 14, 2022
Purchase reported via public record. Price undisclosed
Montana, USA
Nov 23, 2019
703 km (437 mi) · Ar Riyāḑ, SAU
Dec 10, 2015
Not Sold at RM Sotheby's
682 km (424 mi) · New York, NY, USA

Comps

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1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 3k km (1k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
May 24, 2025
85% Relevance
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  • 1K - 9K
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Doors
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1981 BMW M1

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 13k km (8k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$468,000
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Highest Bid
Dec 5, 2024
82% Relevance
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Year
Make
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Model Generation
Model Variant
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  • 1K - 9K
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Driver Side
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1981 BMW M1 Coupe

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 7k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$605,000
Mar 12, 2015
80% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 1K - 9K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1981
Make
Model Family
Model Variant
Base
Model Trim
-
Engine
3.5L I6 (M88)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
703 km (437 mi)
VIN
WBS59910004301426
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
White
Int. Color Group
Black