One to Buy: 850 mile Valencia Orange 2011 BMW E82 1M Coupe
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Thanks to compact dimensions and low weight, a BMW Motorsport-tuned version of the E82 1-series was always going to become a critically acclaimed performance icon.
Effectively an early 21st century iteration of BMW’s revered 2002 Turbo (1973-75) and E30 M3 (1986-91), the 1M Coupe was produced for a disappointingly brief 16 month period between March 2011 and June 2012 during which time a little over 6300 were built.
In typical M-car fashion, the 1M came with improved brakes, steering, wheels and suspension, more power and torque, custom body enhancements and a very high specification interior.
Of the 6342 1M Coupes built, 1204 were right-hand drive. Of these, just 450 were officially allocated to the UK market. With such a limited number, the 1M was unsurprisingly over subscribed in this region.
Most cars were immediately pressed into daily driver duties, but quite a few were preserved but used by collectors and others parked up with practically delivered mileage.
One car which definitely falls into the latter category is currently on offer at the Munich Legends showroom in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex. A 2011 four keeper example showing just 850 miles, its finished in the 1M’s trademark Valencia Orange and comes freshly serviced.
