Selling a 1964 BMW 1500

 

Now three production years into its New Class gambit (which was paying off handsomely), the 1964 BMW 1500 was rolling out of the factories right just as the Bavarian automobile manufacturer was cementing its place as a major player in the marketplace. Its financial situation had been stabilized and sizable profits were on the horizon. And though by mid-decade BMW was populating the roads with successor models, the 1964 BMW 1500 nevertheless enjoyed solid sales and continued to be emblematic of the company’s unexpected return to prosperity. Furthermore, the engineers and leadership behind the New Class models were proving exceedingly attentive to customer input. A number of performance and handling changes were implemented, ensuring the 1500 was still competitive in the larger automobile landscape, even if it was sharing the stage with many alternatives within its own ranks.

Much of the necessary change had to do with problems in the axle and transmission, but these were well within BMW’s ability to decisively address, thereby allowing them to secure still further the consumer trust they had set out in 1961 to reclaim. In this way, the 1964 BMW 1500 was a love letter to the customers who had welcomed the New Class with open arms, been patient with the very few technical deficiencies they encountered, and continued to purchase in numbers sufficient to protect BMW from backsliding into financial peril. The unwritten contract between machine maker and machine user was in good standing when the 1964 BMW 1500 entered the scene, and will enjoy good standing between seller and buyer in the here and now.

1964 BMW 1500 Seller’s Guide

 

A great deal goes into the selling of a car, classic or otherwise. Fortunately, this is a process to which Alex Manos brings tremendous experience and sterling credibility. Whether you are looking to sell your vintage wheels directly or have an interest in outsourcing that process to a skilled dealer, there a few tips worth keeping in mind. For one, there is no such thing as too much detail, particularly not when decades old cars are in play—make, model, year, condition, history, and so on. Second, make sure your camera or that of a professional does right by the car. A final note: if you are interested in letting a dealer help you out, do not worry yourself over the car’s condition. It may not be in top shape, but Alex Manos will still be interested in giving it a fair glance. Visit the website today for details on the selling process.

If you’re near the Los Angeles area, make a trip out to our lot and see what cars compare to your Classic BMW. We work with buyers everywhere in the US, so even if you live remotely we want to talk about selling your classic car. I’m Alex Manos, and I love buying classic cars!

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