Frank Stella BMW M1 to go up for auction

Mark · 05-18-2011, 08:57 AM

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The BMW M1 still looks as modern and fresh now as it did when it was originally painted by Frank Stella in 1979, and now its going up for grabs at auction

The car in question is a 1979 BMW M1 which was commisioned by racer Peter Gregg to be painted by artist Frank Stella. This was infact a private owner commisioning the painting of the car, but BMW officially sanctioned the custom work. So, while it is not in BMW's official collection of Art Cars, it is considered one of them. That makes this car that much more unique, as it would represent the only Art Car that is not in BMW's possesion (aside from the fact that only about 500 M1's were made).

The Guggenheim Museum in New York is auctioning the car at Bonhams in August, who are estimating the going price somewhere between $450,000 to $600,000. The event will take place at the Quail Lodge in Carmel California.

Start saving those pennies!

[Source: New York Times]

SamChas · 05-18-2011, 09:28 AM

This car was so sick. It's a art-car, a legend

We all want a car like this.

Pauldramos · 05-19-2011, 10:12 AM

I'd love to see interior shots. iDrive? GPS? iPhone? lol

antzcrashing · 05-19-2011, 11:35 AM

BMW is modest. This thing will go for $1 Mil no less - sweet sweet collector car

ciomas · 05-19-2011, 12:20 PM

Its a true beauty. And having met Frank I know he's quite a fierce driver himself

auggiem3 · 05-19-2011, 09:46 PM

Pretty cool - my guess is over $600k but under the $1mm base from antzcrashing

DDS2015 · 05-19-2011, 10:04 PM

BMW should make a modern M1.

EdM5 · 05-20-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDS2015

BMW should make a modern M1.

+1

We need a proper BMW supercar so badly.

auggiem3 · 05-20-2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwinF10

+1

We need a proper BMW supercar so badly.

Why? you buying one? I'm certainly not. And i'd rather have the engineering go into the attainable cars in the M range...

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SamChas ON TRACK ! 12 Rep 86 Posts Drives: BMW 1 series M coupé Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montréal , Canada iTrader: (0)	This car was so sick. It's a art-car, a legend We all want a car like this. __________________ 060 / 220 CA \|\| BMW 1 series M Coupé \|\| Alpine White\|\| MODZ:BMW Performance Steering, Matte Black Kidnney Grill, Vishnu Pro-ceed, Matte Black ///M Badge, Tinted Windows, Black Side Marker with Clear Tint. AFE Intake, ActiveAutowerke Downpipe, ActiveAutowerke Charge pipe With BOV kit, Black Exhaust tip, PowderCoated Wheels\|\|
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Pauldramos 27 Rep 420 Posts Drives: Dinan '11 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Solvang, CA iTrader: (1)	I'd love to see interior shots. iDrive? GPS? iPhone? lol
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ciomas Captain 35 Rep 679 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 3city PL iTrader: (0)	Its a true beauty. And having met Frank I know he's quite a fierce driver himself __________________ 335 - Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders - SOLD M4-Mineral Gray/Full Shakir Orange/DCT/M Ceramic/M Adaptive Susp.
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auggiem3 Captain 298 Rep 940 Posts Drives: F87 M2C & E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (1)	Pretty cool - my guess is over $600k but under the $1mm base from antzcrashing
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DDS2015 Major 430 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [10.00] 2023 BMW M4 [10.00]	BMW should make a modern M1.
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