In 2025, BMW's back catalogue of ultimate driving machines is looking more appealing than ever. As cars continue to become more technology-heavy (and heavy in general) these lightweight, engaging driving cars are becoming increasingly desirable, especially among collectors. Therefore, the timing couldn’t be better for RM Sotheby’s Munich 2025 auction on October 18th, where many of the Bavarian marque’s greatest hits will be going under the hammer, including 22 pinnacle M cars from the appropriately titled "Best of M Collection." We take a look at seven of the headlining BMWs from the sale.
1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Shockingly gorgeous and outrageously expensive when new, the BMW 507 Roadster was never a sales success despite its undeniable good looks. As a result, just 252 examples were ever built, of which 218 were of the Series II variety like this 1957 example. Finished in Anthracite grey over a red leather interior, this 507 was fully restored in 2010 and now benefits from power steering for improved ease of use. Ranking highly among BMW’s creations both in terms of design and rarity, there’s very little not to like about this stunning roadster.
1980 BMW M1
BMW Motorsport kicked off their legacy of road-going excellence in truly spectacular fashion with the Giugiaro-designed M1. Originally intended to be built in partnership with Lamborghini, the Sant’Agata-based firm’s financial woes forced BMW to take production into their own hands. Just 399 road-going examples were built, each equipped with a sonorous straight-six and not one, but two BMW badges at the rear. This car, chassis number 265, still wears its factory combination of white over a black leather and cloth interior. Restored between 2016 and 2018, this M1 remains in fabulous condition and is ready to enjoy.
2022 BMW M4 GT3
Valentino Rossi is widely known for his skills on two wheels, after all he’s a nine-time motorcycle World Champion, but between 2023 and 2025, the Doctor demonstrated his immense talent behind the wheel of this 2022 BMW M4 GT3 under Team WRT. Rossi and fellow Works drivers Augusto Farfus, Maxime Martin, and Charles Weerts racked up numerous podium finishes, culminating in early 2025 at the Bathurst 12 Hour, where Rossi and his co-drivers fought back from 12th on the grid to finish a 2nd overall for a a Team WRT 1-2 result. Preserved with a special lacquer applied by BMW Art Car collaborator Walter Maurer following its final race, this M4 GT3 is now looking for a new home.
2003 Alpina Z8 Roadster
Alpina’s creations have long been considered the more civilised alternative to the M department’s driver-focused machines, and the Alpina Z8 Roadster was no exception. Picking up right where BMW left off after production of the standard Z8 ceased in 2002, Alpina’s version was more of a relaxed grand tourer than a canyon carver thanks to its combination of a 5-speed BMW Steptronic transmission with a tuned version of the 4.8-litre BMW M62 V8 engine from the E39-generation Alpina B10. This example was the 66th out of just 555 built during the 2003 model year and remains as attractive as ever in its combination of Titansilber over Red Nappa leather with black inserts.
2010 BMW M3 GTS
BMW wasn’t going to let the only V8-powered M3 go out without a bang, and so before the E92-generation’s time in the sun came to an end, they produced this: the hardcore M3 GTS. This exact car was the very first of only 135 examples ever built, and currently remains practically undriven with just 176 kilometres on the odometer. That means its beefier, 4.4-litre, 450 horsepower V8 is in perfect health, while its BMW Individual paintwork and black Alcantara cabin are in showroom condition. If you’re looking for an incredible addition to your collection of Bavaria’s finest, this M3 GTS would be hard to beat.
1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution
The E30-generation BMW M3 is one of the most iconic driver’s cars of all time, and the Sport Evolution was the E30’s most potent incarnation being the only version equipped with the enlarged 2.5-litre inline-four, good for 235 horsepower. Just 600 of these razor-sharp driving machines were built, among which this example must rank highly thanks to its low mileage of just 34,447 kilometres. Finished in Brilliantrot over a black leather interior, if you could only buy one M car in your life, this certainly wouldn’t be a bad choice.
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL
Alpina certainly delivered when they were tasked to develop a lightweight version of the 3.0 CS to homologate the model for competition use. Through all-alloy body panels, Plexiglas windows, and the removal of insulation, they achieved a shocking weight reduction of around 200 kilograms to produce the 3.0 CSL, or “Coupe Sport Leicht.” This example wears the extremely rare and factory-correct Sonderlackierung shade of Türkis Green, while its Batmobile-style front splitter and wheel arch extensions give a purposeful edge to its otherwise beautiful bodywork. Having been treated to a nut-and-bolt restoration in 2017, this matching-numbers 3.0 CSL is one of the most desirable examples of the breed we’ve encountered in recent memory.
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