RE: The secret BMW collector: Time For Tea?
Wednesday 13th May 2015
Audi and Mercedes fans look away now... However, those with a BMW alleigance will find much to like here. As part of the 'BMW Stories' initiative, a collector with 45 BMWs has been interviewed for this video.
The secret BMW collector: Time For Tea?
One man and his 45 BMWs, including a very rare 700RS
It's a stunning collection, one that could easily justify a more in-depth look. It focuses on the 60s-80s, including early 1602 saloons, some great M cars and the a few curios you may not have not about. The 700RS was certainly new to us and is entirely not what you would expect from BMW
Watch it here.
[Source: BMW, via YouTube]
Discussion
Not sure why there havent been any comments on this story but I enjoyed it even though i really dont like BMW's (with a few exceptions)
The guy seemed genuinely as seems to have the means to indulge himself.
Not sure I agree with having 45 cars sat there, cant help but think nearly having 1 car for ever week of the year that they are just being "wasted"
each to their own...
The guy seemed genuinely as seems to have the means to indulge himself.
Not sure I agree with having 45 cars sat there, cant help but think nearly having 1 car for ever week of the year that they are just being "wasted"
each to their own...
If he likes 'original', perhaps he'd be interested in this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...
Swampy1982 said:
Not sure I agree with having 45 cars sat there, cant help but think nearly having 1 car for ever week of the year that they are just being "wasted"
each to their own...
If you had unlimited funds, would you not like to own a big collection of all of the cars you've ever loved?each to their own...
I certainly would. I'd love to spend my time tracking down rare cars that I've always fancied.
Never really understood the opinion that cars have to be driven all the time. I'm getting the impression from the film that he takes them out when he wants, and keeps them well stored and maintained regardless
With unlimited funds I would do the exact same, albeit probably with 450 BMWs!
With unlimited funds I would do the exact same, albeit probably with 450 BMWs!
Great to see someone with a passion restoring and preserving these cars.
Personally I don't get 'one marque collectors' always seems a little limited to me (and I'm more of a Porsche man).
As others have said I'd prefer a lower number 7-8 cars across a number of marques to cover all my needs.
Personally I don't get 'one marque collectors' always seems a little limited to me (and I'm more of a Porsche man).
As others have said I'd prefer a lower number 7-8 cars across a number of marques to cover all my needs.
700RS is certainly a rare one, full tubular chassis and a boxer twin engine, weighs just 830 pounds according to this interesting piece on it:
http://www.stanceworks.com/2014/08/the-collector-p...
http://www.stanceworks.com/2014/08/the-collector-p...
Itsallicanafford said:
Mmmh, can you imagine how good that place smells..
Great observation. That tell-tale scent of vinyl and old upholstery... the occasional whiff of petrol that says carburetor. And sometimes, while just standing there, you could swear that you taste these things.A very analogue place to be, by today's digital / hermetic standards.
I recall reading about this on a StanceWorks article, which also has some superb photos:
http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/05/the-collector-b...
Love the look of the ACS Widebody.
http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/05/the-collector-b...
Love the look of the ACS Widebody.
Lovely collection, and he does seem to want to preserve them all in running condition so good luck to him.
Will check my Euromillions ticket tomorrow before I go looking for premises like his! (In my dreams)!
Probably would not want as many as 45 and would have other marques too but I would definitely want an M635CSi!
Still I'm on my way with my starter collection of 2!
Will check my Euromillions ticket tomorrow before I go looking for premises like his! (In my dreams)!
Probably would not want as many as 45 and would have other marques too but I would definitely want an M635CSi!
Still I'm on my way with my starter collection of 2!
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff