THE MUNICH MASTERPIECES COLLECTION: A Special Collection of Munich’s Finest heading to Auction this November

• The Munich Masterpieces Collection is a remarkable selection of 20 blue-chip BMW and EMW classics in addition to four motorbikes that will be offered at Motorworld in November
• The collection will be offered entirely without reserve
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

MUNICH, GERMANY – September 9, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to return to Munich for its eagerly anticipated sale held at one of Europe’s premier hubs, Motorworld. The event is being held on 23 November and continues the now highly successful sale held at the iconic location every November. The Munich Masterpieces Collection is a remarkable offering of 20 BMWs and EMWs, and four BMW motorbikes, spanning the eras all the way from 1933 up to 2005.

Undoubtedly a standout car from the collection is the 1979 BMW M1 ‘Exclüsiv by Walter Maürer. Wearing unique paintwork designed by the legendary artist Walter Maürer that, it is believed to be the only road car with his custom paintwork and a stunning example of BMW’s seminal mid-engined, Giugiaro-designed supercar. One of just 399 examples of the M1 made as a road-going homologation special, this M1 boasts a spaceframe chassis designed by Gian Paolo Dallara and a 3.5-litre inline-six producing 277 brake horsepower. It shows just 33,862 kilometres on the odometer, and according to factory records, boasts its matching numbers engine (Estimate: €450,000 – €550,000 EUR).

This is followed by another BMW icon, the 2000 BMW Z8. An excellent example of BMW’s famous retro-modern millennium roadster, this example was delivered new to Germany and is finished in Titansilber Metallic over a black leather interior, and offered with its colour-matching hardtop. Powered by a 4.9-litre “S82” V-8 engine, this example reads 48,946 kilometres on the odometer and is estimated to sell for between €175,000 – €225,000 EUR.

Also on offer is a remarkable selection of BMW 326s and 327s. This includes a 1939 BMW 327/28 Sport Cabriolet, which was delivered new to Sweden as a late-production model but was kept unregistered for some time due to the outbreak of World War II. Subject to a full restoration by the acquiring owner, it is estimated to sell for between €150,000 – €200,000 EUR. A 1954 EMW 327/2 Sport Coupé will be offered, which was East Germany’s 1950s take on the BMW 327. Delivered new to Finland, and used in Finnish rallies and ice racing events, it is estimated to sell…