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The Investment Case for Classic Cars

Words by Raj Hunjan Over the last decade cars like the 60’s Ferrari 250 GTO and 90’s McLaren F1 have increased in value by millions of pounds. The value of a 250 GTO back in 2003 was estimated at around … Continue reading

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BMW M235i on track in the UK

Following on from our M235i story, here is a followup video of the M235i being driven at Thruxton race circuit. Andy Priaulx, triple championship winning DTM racing driver for BMW is the star, alongside the new BMW that will hit 0-60mph … Continue reading

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BMW M235i Coupe – modern day E30 M3

While the M3 becomes the M4 and marches closer to supercar performance and pricing, some would argue that it has lost the link to the heritage of the M3, a lightweight, compact and adjustable rear wheel drive car. The original … Continue reading

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BMW M1 – the forgotten supercar

The BMW M1 Supercar was only produced for 4 years and came close to never reaching production. The project was financed by BMW so that they could embark on GT class racing worldwide. Lamborghini were chosen to build the car … Continue reading

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Build your own BMW M3 CSL

Values of the BMW M3 CSL remain very strong, around £30k for low mileage example in Silver Grey metallic paint. There is the possibility for a petrolhead to buy a decent standard E46 M3 and enhance it to perform and … Continue reading

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BMW Art Car Collection – Shoreditch London

Sixteen BMW cars, transformed into works of art over the last 35 years are on display in a NCP car park in Shoreditch for two weeks only from 21 July to 4 August. This is the first time the car … Continue reading

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BMW M Performance M550D X Drive

The BMW M Performance brand has released its second model to the world, a 4 wheel drive, triple turbo 5 series diesel. Badged the M550D X Drive, it has 381bhp and more importantly, 546 ft/lb of torque. Reports from the press suggest … Continue reading

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BMW M3 E90 with over 550bhp @ the wheels

Just how much power can the 2011 e90 M3 take? Tuners across the world are able to enhance the current M3 to produce 700bhp, whilst retaining the ability to use the car on the road. That kind of power is … Continue reading

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BMW M6 F12 release details

BMW have announced details of the new 2012 BMW M6 F12. It follows the formula of the previous M6 by using the same drivetrain from its saloon sibling. Thus making the sonorous V10 power unit extinct. The twin turbo V8 propels the new F12 M6 to … Continue reading

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BMW launches M Performance – a new sub brand

BMW announced this week that they are launching a new performance sub brand, that will include diesel models. The brand will sit below the full fat M-Cars in terms of outright performance. The aim of M Performance Automobiles (a branch … Continue reading

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