Not Sold | 1981 Sauber BMW M1 Group 5

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Not Sold (Est: £842,050 - £1,010,460)

1981 Sauber BMW M1 Group 5

Italy • 16 May 2026 • Lot 224

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, meticulously restored BMW M1, one of only two built to Group 5 specifications. With a rich racing history, Le Mans entry, Sauber museum display, and comprehensive documentation, it's a highly desirable collector car.

Condition

8

The car underwent a documented restoration in 2014 under expert supervision, suggesting it's in very well-maintained condition. While it's fitted with a spare engine, the original engine block is included, and any imperfections are likely minimal, aligning with an 'Excellent' rating.

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One of the two BMW M1s built to Group 5 specification and the sole example constructed entirely from scratch to survive today.

Entered in the 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans by Würth-Team Sauber, wearing start number 52, and actively campaigned in period.

Owned by Peter Sauber; displayed at the Sauber museum for over 20 years; supported by clear, continuous provenance.

Accompanied by an exceptional history file, including original hand-drawn plans and period race entry documentation from 1981.

Documented restoration completed in 2014 under the supervision of former Sauber employee Peter Wiederkehr.

Offered with its original engine block; currently fitted with a spare engine paired with a Hewland DG300 Mk II five-speed gearbox along with an enticing spares package.

Una delle due BMW M1 Gruppo 5 costruite e l'unica sopravvissuta fino a oggi.

Utilizzata alla 24 Ore di Le Mans del 1981 dal team Würth-Team Sauber, con il numero di gara 52, e in altre competizioni.

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