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      12-31-2015, 07:13 PM   #23
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      12-31-2015, 07:25 PM   #24
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What an amazing find. Should be re-built by BMW and put in the museum or be the first blue print plans for a new M1 super car, which BMW needs to build.
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      12-31-2015, 08:22 PM   #25
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I thought I would attach the pics from the ebay.de posting before they disappear forever!



1977 BMW M1 E26 / 1
BMW M1 E26 # 001
Serienprototyp Lamborghini
very first prototype M1 built by Lamborghini
was in a dry barn for 30+ years
everything needs total restoration: engine, trans, body - but all major parts are there to complete the restoration.
Body converted to '79 ProCar

Tel. +49 (0) 8061 5829 (Bad Aibling, Germany)



photos from the ebay.de ad...
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Note: the windshield banner reads: Piquet, as in Nelson Piquet ex F1 driver. So I guess this car was also driven by him in the ProCar series. ?
Nelson Piquet, 3 Times Formula One World Driving Champion. Scott Speed is an ex F1 driver. A huge difference!!

Thanks for taking the time to post these pics. They are absolutely fantastic. I am so happy to see a car this important uncovered and, hopefully, returned to it's former glory!!

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      12-31-2015, 09:55 PM   #26
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I bet Bmw gave him an offer he could not refuse to place it in the Bmw museum once restored for display
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      12-31-2015, 10:16 PM   #27
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WOW! How amazing would it be to open up a barn and see that?!
I always wonder how things like this end up in a barn anyway?
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      01-01-2016, 05:59 AM   #28
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What an amazing find. Should be re-built by BMW and put in the museum or be the first blue print plans for a new M1 super car, which BMW needs to build.
Fully agree
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      01-01-2016, 12:02 PM   #29
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Can we get some specs on this car? Handling, performance. 60-0 0-60 spidpad etc.... I'd like to know how this handles to a modern day car.
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Can we get some specs on this car? Handling, performance. 60-0 0-60 spidpad etc.... I'd like to know how this handles to a modern day car.
Google "BMW M1 specifications"

Here are the M1 Procar specs:

All cars used in the Procar Championship were built to identical standards, although their origins varied. BS Fabrications constructed five cars for the BMW factory team, while cars for other competitors were constructed by the British Formula Two team Project Four Racing (led by Ron Dennis) and the Italian constructor Osella.[1] The racing cars, designed to meet Group 4 technical regulations, shared only some basics from the M1 road cars.

For the M1's exterior, simple modifications were made to adapt the car aerodynamically. A deep spoiler was added under the nose of the car, while an adjustable wing was added on two mounts at the rear of the engine cover.[1] The arches for the wheels were extended outward to shroud the wider 28 centimetres (11 in) wheels in the front, and 32 cm (12.6 in) wheels at the rear.[8] The alloy wheels, designed by Campagnolo, featured a central locking nut and mimicked the straked design of the production car's wheels.[9] Inside, the car featured no finishing or luxuries from the road car, only a rollcage for driver protection. The glass windows were replaced with clear plastic.[1]

Mechanically, the Procar M1s were extensively modified to meet the requirements of circuit racing. The standard M1 featured the cast iron block BMW M88 straight-6 with 3,453 cubic centimetres (210.7 cu in) displacement.[8] Modified into the M88/1 by a team led by Paul Rosche,[10] it was capable of producing 470 horsepower at 9000 rpm,[8] compared to 277 hp from the standard M1's engine. The 5-speed ZF gearbox housing from the road car was retained,[8] but with multiple gear ratios allowed, as well as its own oil cooler.[1]

The suspension was entirely new, adding adjustable anti-roll bars. The brakes were redesigned to adapt the use of a driver-adjustable brake pressure balance, while the servo-activated braking system was removed. A racing steering rack was used in place of the standard power steering unit. Pneumatic jacks were later added to the cars in the 1980 season to allow for quicker pit stops. Goodyear racing tires were used on all cars.[1] All other non-essential items from the road car were not included, bringing the Procar M1's weight down to 1,020 kilograms (2,250 lb).[8] The performance of the Procar M1s was increased to a top speed of 311 kilometres per hour (193 mph) dependent upon gear ratios,[8] and acceleration from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds. Each Procar M1 cost approximately US $60,000.[1]
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Here's a picture of an M1 parked at the underground parking lot at the M Studio in Munich. I got a personal tour back in October. Its full of gems and prototypes that I wasnt allowed to photograph.
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I need a barn
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      01-01-2016, 12:49 PM   #33
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I need a barn
I have a barn....but nothing as exciting as this will ever be kept in it
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I have a barn....but nothing as exciting as this will ever be kept in it
Keep checking
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      01-01-2016, 06:31 PM   #35
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Yeah, this is the one in the garage under the M studio back when I was there in October. It seems to be everyone's favorite car there. Very low mileage too, but sometimes gets driven! As it should.
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Wow wow wow absolutely wow.

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I need a barn
I have a barn....but nothing as exciting as this will ever be kept in it
Go listen to Rush's Red Barchetta... Maybe you will be so lucky.
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Oh my goodness! Would love to see one in person!
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      01-02-2016, 05:55 PM   #39
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I really would love to know how these cars end up in barns
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Can we get some specs on this car? Handling, performance. 60-0 0-60 spidpad etc.... I'd like to know how this handles to a modern day car.
This is an M1 Procar. A race car. I'm not sure if anyone ever really road tested it, but it's not really a valid comparison to any road car. The M1 road car wasn't nearly as performant.

This car was originally designed to race in Group 4, but BMW's partnership with Lamborghini sputtered and died. Unfortunately, the story of the M1's racing career is a long and sad one. If you're interested in reading more, Car and Driver has a good write-up.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...the-m1-feature
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You can definitely see the Lamborghini influence there.
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I know it's a historacally important car, but never been a fan of its design.
I am more irritated by the countless hommage BMW paid to this car, while they drag their feets in building a modern supercar. BMW ought to stop living in the past and grab hold of the future!
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I was fortunate enough to have seen one of these at my indy's shop a few years ago.




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I always wonder how things like this end up in a barn anyway?
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Maybe like this...

M-Sport Chief Engineer: Damn...where do we put this M1...Heinrich do you have space somewhere?
Heinrich: Ehmmm, sure my uncle has an empty barn I can probably borrow..
M-Sport: Great...............
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