The BMW 1800, also known as the "Neue Klasse" was the car that saved BMW in the sixties. Marking a total departure from previous model offerings, the Neue Klasse is an early interpretation of what BMW eventually specialized in: a practical four-door sedan with room for the entire family that doesn’t mind being put through its paces on a cambered turn. BMW’s sport sedan legacy can be traced directly to the Neue Klasse, which spawned a lineage of other models including the legendary 2002, but also the 2000CS Neue Klasse coupé, which was the predecessor of the E9 coupes.

The Neue Klasse was also a landmark for BMW in terms of design. Concieved by Wilhelm Hofmeister with Giovanni Michelotti serving as a consultant, the model line serves as a study in terms of the industry standard three-box layout, and was the first BMW model with the signature Hofmeister kink integrated within the rear door and window frame. BMW also produced 200 1800Ti/SA models during 1964 and 1965, which were specifically built for racing thanks to dual Weber carburetors, disc brakes, and a five-speed manual transmission.

The example for sale was constructed for historic racing following 1800 Ti/SA specifications. This build-up was done in 2012 by a German BMW Classic specialist, who maintained the car until today. The engine had a full rebuild in the summer of 2021 and did not race since, so 100% ready for a new season. This engine breathes through a couple of Weber 45 DCOE carburetors, and also has the dog-leg 5-speed gearbox. The engine produces 190 bhp which makes it a rather fast racecar in the sixties touring class. It comes with a brand new DMSB HTP (Period F - 1962 to 1965 , category : Competition Touring Car , Class CT9).

This is a perfect racecar for someone who wants to start enjoying historic racing at a very reasonable budget. The BMW is ready for a new season with a just rebuilt engine, and is eligible for any national or international championship. As it also has a (German) road registration, the car could be used for road events like Tour Auto, just by adding a passenger seat.

So if you have ambitions on the racetrack for 2022, this may be a very interesting candidate to enter the next season. Building a BMW 1800 Ti to this specification will definitely cost more than our asking price....