1979 BMW 350 JMS Racing

$139,664

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Artcurial

  • Location

    Paris, France

  • Event date

    Feb 7, 2020

  • Lot

    101

Vehicle specs

  • Body style

    Sedan

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2.8-litre/280hp Weber carbureted engine, Sparco seat, roll cage, Gotti modular wheels, Yokohama tires, GT2i leather rim steering wheel, 5-speed, Marchal lights.

Condition

Fully race prepared, fresh cosmetics. Raced in the French Touring Car Championship driven by several French racing stars finishing third at the 1980 24 Hours of Spa among others. Restored in 2019 to modern historic racing standards of appearance, safety and performance. 3.0-litre engine included. Race ready.

Market commentary

The bidders judgment on the value of this BMW will have to set the standard, but it's safe to say it would be hard to get even a solid, competitive car into this condition for much if any less than what it brought here.

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