Selling a 1965 BMW 1800

 

Halfway through the 1960s, BMW was comfortably back on track both commercially and in the court of public opinion. The previous decade had been humbling in the extreme, but with its New Class sedans selling well, BMW had room and financial flexibility to experiment still further. Central to its mid-decade sustained success was the 1965 BMW 1800 which saw nearly 40,000 units produced…compared to 25,000 in 1964. And while the company was readying itself for new releases, carrying out improvements to existing models, and laboring steadily to ensure a strong latter half to the decade, the 1965 BMW 1800 was keeping the ship soundly afloat with its superb sales and generally favorable reviews. BMW was

What BMW was pulling off very successfully by 1965 was a process of incremental change. Each successive New Class model (or model variant) built measurably upon its predecessors without distancing itself overly much from the series’ mold. Key to that consistency was, of course, the M10 motor. In the case of the 1965 BMW 1800, the 90 horsepower M118 version was in play, and the New Class’s sporty factor was coming into its own. Housing that fireplug of an engine was a well-designed and sturdy chassis that had been conceptualized to be both relatively stylish and comfortable for driver and passenger alike. The Neue Klasse was, in 1965, continuing to make itself known and respected throughout the automotive industry. To this end, the 1800 model was performing beyond all expectations. Collectors of the New Class line are very familiar with this chapter of BMW history, which makes selling the 1800 a viable prospect.

1965 BMW 1800 Seller’s Guide

 

Also well acquainted with BMW history is Alex Manos and the expert team of automobile experts with whom he works. For a solid and bankable assessment of your classic car’s worth and market viability, spend some time with Alex Manos, a true professional who will provide frank and useful information on the topic of getting top dollar for your automotive asset.

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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