BMW M1 - Is It Worth £500,000?

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Classics are far more interesting to me than any newly released car. They just have so much character

[@laytonsri150]

+TheSocialNetLurk I couldn't agree with you more :)

[@musicislife9825]

Real Racing 3 brought me here

[@olinwread137]

On that note, I think the most disappointing thing about the Chevy Corvette C8 is that they didn't release it with a manual. The age of Manuals is truly on it's way out.

[@vintageman91]

Yes i agree. Probably the coolest bmw ever made.

[@Evan-memo]

Causes in time everything becomes same same as phones most companies make same phones change a design a bit it’s same with cars everything is same and you can’t blame the companies because all of them succeeded so all of them making good cars and there is no more room for anything special they ran out of designs what do you want them to do ? Sell people cars looking like the 1980 nobody would buy it people want modern cars generations change kids born in 2000s want new cars even people born in the 90s want new cars I’m born in 1983 and I like new cars these cars are for people who were born in the 60s or 50s now some new generation still appreciate these cars but that’s very small % most would say this is junk and to be honest I’m one of them I won’t lie

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

I would love to see you in a few more classics! Have gradually become a lot more interested in classic cars over the past 3 or so years, to the point where I am considering one for myself. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this!

[@ifuckanythingontwolegs8446]

Fungus

[@MrJWW]

+Mumbo Jumbo See what I can do! I don't think this particular classic is for me (especially at that price 😂) but a classic could be interesting one day!

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

Yeah I personally wouldn't go for the M1. But a classic would be cool, would love to see you in something like a S1 E-Type or a 930 Turbo. A Dino would also look great next to the F12 :P

[@MrJWW]

+Mumbo Jumbo Naturally aspirated classic 911 I think!

[@Phulax.]

I would most likely go for a Fiat 850 Coupé. Preferably the mark 1.

[@russellgreenie]

I recently bought a Lancia Delta Evo Integrale Martini as a weekend car. Such an amazing car to drive. It has very little power steering, no electronics, no ABS, a real drivers car. It's making approx 245/250 hp too, which from an Italian hatchback designed in the 70's can be pretty hairy. You can't beat cars from yesteryear. Real drivers cars. Every drive is an occasion, a real experience

[@wherearetheavacados6356]

I just came here ...AND DUDE YOU ARE LIVING THE LIFE ...I have many many many questions about the car ...Do you have an Instagram mate ?

[@basadake]

poor man's Stratos :D

[@miawallace2785]

basadake them back ending things got beat left right centre by ford escorts ...the delta got beaten by ford escorts ... wait !!!

[@toddlithgow]

I could totally see you in 70/80s Aston Martin v8 vantage .

[@robertbellemakers9181]

todd lithgow or a small fast caterham/austin

[@s.-8406]

todd lithgow I agree on that

[@rodrigogil3083]

todd lithgow db4 gt would be the dream!

[@proffesionalretard]

We have a 1998 v600 vantage! Good investment too

[@toddlithgow]

proffesionalretard I saw a video of a v600 le mans that must've lived really close to me,sounds awesome on the video.

[@monkylondon]

Really good review man what an interesting history! I want two fuel caps now

[@nicholascoope6863]

i remember one of our neighbours had one of these back in '78/79. us kids all thought it was a lambo! as i got older and read more about cars it amazed me.great film.thanks.

[@Jack9788]

Beemborghini

[@bmcginnis6543]

Another example of why Mr Jww is the best car guy on youtube! That interior reminds me of my first. My old 1982 4 cylinder Firebird would give that car a run for its money!

[@Tommyblueeyes]

This and the countach have to be my fav classics. (cant believe Im calling them classics!). I'm a sucker for the porsche 928 also.

[@Speednote10]

I spent a few months at a tuning shop in Germany where the owner of the company had an M1 Pro car which he had raced back in the 80's (incl. in the 24h Le Mans). It's nothing like any other BMW and with the big wing and massive fender flares it's just such a cool car.

[@imthebestdirector]

You,Shmee,SOLand the seen through glass guy are the top gear of this generation

[@MrJWW]

+dacid kapura Thanks a lot buddy

[@georgeellis346]

Wow this video is amazing! So much history into the car and how it came about! Makes it so interesting! By far the best KZbinr on cars! So much knowledge! Keep up the great work!

[@MrJWW]

Very kind of you George thanks for the support bro!

[@neallewis1]

I've a Scalextrics BMW M1 model from the early 80's in black and gold, so was very aware of this special car from then. Awesome to see.

[@BullrockMcHammergeil]

Please don't start using these "Should I Buy XYZ?" type videos/titles. They are annoying.

[@robertbellemakers9181]

BullrockMcHammergeil true

[@mikestripes1869]

BullrockMcHammergeil 100%

[@p00pie]

12 THINGS I HATE ABOUT MY PURPLE AUDI RS6 AVANT

[@ND-mq4dd]

Im learing so much more when i watch your videos than i learn at school, and this is absolutely amazingly fun to watch!

[@MrJWW]

+Sander290102 Ha ha maybe you should consider a career in the car industry!

[@ND-mq4dd]

Mr JWW yeah it would be a dream to wake up and thinking that you are going to work with something you love

[@chrsweden]

That is one of the coolest cars ever built!! Your channel is quickly becoming the best car channel on YT.

[@SeanRodrieguez]

Throwing in my vote for more classic car videos, not you owning one necessarily but if you've got access to some that they'll let you borrow for the day like this then I think it'll be great content. This was entertaining, informative and your usual standard of well made, well edited, well shot videos. That's your ballpark really and that's why I subbed a while back, you don't brag or show off your wealth or your access to this stuff you're just all about the cars themselves. I respect and emphasize with that and that's why I watch.

[@JamesYoung61]

IMHO that is one of your best videos so far, your passion and knowledge of the car makes it stand out.

[@MrJWW]

+James Young Thanks a lot!

[@socialmedia6244]

How the hell do you produce such incredibly high quality, solid content, mesmerising videos? You are such a legend!

[@aminabellalvaradoaguero9190]

wow! I'm speechless,this is so far the best video narrative car related I've seen on KZbin. you truly deserve to run a Top Gear kind TV show.

[@TheJoeMB]

Excellent video James. You're a natural. And yes it's about time classic BMs get th recognition they deserve. 3.0 CSL anyone?

[@jahyoda]

Love where you are taking this Channel

[@thedownshiftchannel]

There is nothing like owning a classic.. I mean since purchasing a 77 BMW 2002 I've never driven it due to rust and getting carried away with a race car build! But still love it

[@jobawickuk]

I really like that JWW videos actually teach you things and makes it interesting.

[@tjay84]

Should you buy a classic car?? Yes! Yes you should! The way you describe interesting car with so much passion.. It will make for some great videos.. :)

[@burrogrande]

More of these, please! Superb history lesson!

[@osamabinladen2212]

the content of you and stg is getting better and better these days

[@eltiburon1983]

great review. you make talking about cars look so easy. you should do more of those classic reviews!

[@MrJWW]

XJ220 coming soon!

[@tunes4life]

This was a beautiful and very interesting vid,as loved watching the classic cars.. simply because like every new thing these days,everybody eventually gets into them... so this vid stood out!Thanks so much for that!

[@MrJWW]

+Tunes4Life Pleasure as always buddy!

[@tunes4life]

My pleasure bud,from the island of Mauritius!

[@tonisukles858]

Another great video James! The M1 is a stunning thing.

[@moonkef]

Not only did the engine star in the later, original M5, these rear lamps also adorned the E24 6 series :) And before the E28 M5 came along, in 1983 the fastest 4 door saloon was the E28 528i based Alpina B9.

[@timorgano]

This is why James is such a great content creator. Absolutely top work, dude.

[@estebanherrera1251]

Jesus I never realised u would drive that, thats so cool and the car sounds so good, hope u never quit KZbin James keep it going Love from Norway

[@matthewharrison9343]

First time I've ever commented on anything !! Good work always look for yours and Chris harris' latest. Refreshing to see a video about a car without a bit of advertisement thrown in like the others !! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@matthewharrison9343]

... 964 rs club sport (v 991 gt3 comparison ?) thank you please 😀

[@davidep.8453]

As always James, fantastic video! Ciao from Italy!😉

[@fedebenavides]

most underrated car youtuber. Wonderful content!

[@jameswright1864]

Love it! So good to see a real appreciation of old school classic cars. Nice one James!

[@bhyat]

James awesome video as usual. Very informative, learnt soo much while being entertained at the same time, awesome awesome awesome!!!

[@johnstuckaiii]

I could see you in an ERA or something even that old. Tons of big grins. One of the greatest things of older cars now is enjoying things on the road at lower speeds and the fact that they're much much faster now.

[@TheWorldTeacher]

When I glanced at the "thumbnail" picture of this video I presumed it was a Lotus Esprit (the one featured in the James Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me"). Incidentally, thanks James, for showing the headlights popping-up. Most of the other supercar reviewers seem to omit that very interesting feature in their videos. My first two vehicles both featured pop-up headlights (Toyotas). Unfortunately, government regulations have banned them altogether (even though it was possible to manually raise the lights if need be).

[@johnburns2485]

Some other BMWs also had two rear roundels. If you bought an E23 7 series with the rubber boot spoiler there was no space for a roundel, so cars often had one either side of the number plate. I've seen this often enough to think it's a factory feature.

[@michae8jackson378]

Such a great history lesson! Thanks. I had no real idea about this car.

[@richardparkinson9556]

The fuel caps are behind the rear quarter lights because that car has been federalised for use in the USA. There are two fuel tanks and two fillers, but they are under the windows not behind them. You can see where the front bumper has been cut and the rear indicators added to the sides of the rear bumper.

[@alexlee4588]

Well done. Appreciate the preparation and research you do to make your videos informative. Delivery is always genuine and interesting. Vicarious. Good enough for me.

[@MrJWW]

+Alex Lee Good to hear thanks Alex!

[@alexf4894]

Never seen a review on the M1. Great stuff.

[@jacobbuehn5036]

Great video, I enjoyed hearing about the history of a unique classic car. You and Sam are killing it on the video content! On the classic car front, what I like about them is how low a lot of the production numbers are. That and they don't depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot!

[@brianiswrong]

only you can answer your question James. personally I don't think your driving ability(very good) and your obvious love of chasing the red line doesn't add up to owning a £££ classic. however I think we can all agree on how well you did driving a precious left hand drive,dog leg boxed super can and give commentary on normal roads. i salute you sir.

[@Henders72]

I love to see your super cars but can't wait to see more reviews like these.

[@ellispalmer9220]

Smashing it as ever mate! Would love to see more classic features like this on the channel, it's new to me and came out of this having learned some cool shit! Also loving the "full chat" series (spot on with the name by the way), can't wait to see where that goes. I like the direction you're taking Mr JWW, it's developing fast and the content keeps getting better man. Thanks James.

[@MrJWW]

+Ellis Palmer Thanks a lot Ellis! I appreciate the feedback 👍🏻 lots more content to come, XJ220 in the works also! New Full Chat episode also being worked on 🚗💨💨💨

[@dreamingincars947]

Wow James! The car isn't a £1m new hyper car but you still managed to absolutely smash this! Epic video mate.

[@MrJWW]

+Dreaming In Cars Thanks buddy!

[@scottzweers5945]

the M1 was one of my best cars when I was a kid I'm 40 now from when I first see it in a BMW book just from then fell in love. thing now days not of lot of people no about this car.and people with the 1M have not got a clue...about this car.....

[@Franksey180]

Another quality video! Makes a lot of other KZbin super car videos look "light weight" at best :)

[@willzer808]

thanks for the video James, great to get a real world exploration of the m1

[@jonathanstaso2680]

Really well done vid. You'be clearly read up on the history of the car. Well spoken and well informed.

[@MrJWW]

+Jonathan Staso Thanks very much Jonathan!

[@nishchaiydakhane9846]

Love this M1. Great reviews as always James. Catching up with your old vlogs now👍

[@jbuckley2546]

Great video. Really informative and insightful. Your best yet, in my view. Love the M1

[@MrJWW]

+JFB 101 Cheers buddy

[@paulvandermerwe8218]

Great video James. It's nice to get a look into some classics and their history!

[@JEH-1024]

Loved the history lesson excellent video James

[@jamesavickers5961]

Yes the occasional anicdote also gives a overall fuller experience iooking forward to more .plus all your other vlogs ciao

[@statesidesupercars]

Quality video once again! :)

[@IanHobday]

Deja vu at 9:35 where you repeat the intro...

[@jackleight9152]

Top ten garage car right there!! Great video!!

[@mattsbeamer]

Very nice. Best video you have done. My friend had a black one of these. I used to live near Munich legends so I was spoilt rotten seeing super rare bmws :)

[@MrJWW]

+mattsbeamer Black would look so good!

[@poisisso]

I have to say that from all the youtubers that i have subscriptions, you have the best image quality of all. I don't know why all the others don't have the same kind of cameras. Or it's just your quality in editing the videos. Either way, congrats on your channel. I know that this may sound ridiculous, when will you get your hands on the Rimac concept 1. It's not the same as a "normal" supercar, but it's the new way that the car tech is evolving these days. I would love to see the reaction on one of those in a drag between the 675lt and the Rimac. cheers :)

[@SuperfloDee]

Good to hear a young chap of today's take on an icon from the past probably well b4 he was born.😂.seriously ...good show fella..keep it up..I was born in the 70's always admired the M1 1st time seen it in such detail..thank you👍...

[@RHH911]

Yes, you definitely should! The M1 is beautiful and you should also review the 2.7 RS 911, around the same price for the touring models.

[@TheGreatLoco]

In the US early 80's, the M1 was about $115K, while the 512BB was around $100K. The M1 engine was 3.5, not 3.0 and after the M1 it found its way first into the 6-series, then it went to the M5. $115K is $300K in today's money. During late 80's and early 90's, M1's could be bought at very reasonable prices in West Germany.

[@OMNIRADIUS]

Awesome machine. I love those rare classic cars!

[@RawkustvOfficial]

Yes indeed James. Great content and knowledge.

[@Wardii18]

Only subscribed a week ago, but really loving the content so nice one! I think you should do a couple Q&A's about life and cars - unless you already have and I just haven't seen them.

[@nathanwabre]

Such a masterpiece of extraordinaire mix 🌟😍

[@armed1234567]

Fantastic video and very informative, keep up the great work

[@kshitijchavanphoto]

For sure, one of my favorites, the procar is savage!

[@penner1000xD]

great review as always

[@evandoh]

I saw one of these at a gas station about 5 years ago, It was a flat grey color. I had never seen anything like it, i didnt realize how rare they were.

[@cfmb01]

As an investment yes. Go for it James. I've no doubt you have already thought about that though. Great video as always.

[@MTobin1000]

James, my two cents.....don't do it. A very expensive classic car like this BMW might satisfy an immediate craving, but considering the cars that you drive, I think you'd get bored with it very fast. your channel is great because you're into showing us state of the art cars. My vote is....don't do it. (Mike in Ohio)

[@MrJWW]

+MTobin1000 I agree - for now it's the wrong move but it's good to talk about it and particularly the M1 with such an interesting story!

[@ArKritz84]

Well, it's not like you have to spend half a million to get at classic car that's both enjoyable and will increase (or at least not decrease) in value. Keep looking!

[@johnblacksmith9505]

yes do it, but try and get something that will be a future classic. A car from the 80's maybe, Pug 1.9 205 GTI, Escort RS Cosworth or XR3i, Audi Quattro, Porche 944 etc... something along those lines

[@peterhunt1939]

boring, boring boring...M1 E26 is only one!

[@poppe191]

Amazing story telling. Do you have more videos where you tell the history of cars?

[@northerngooner4320]

4 vids in a week buddy. your spoiling us 👍

[@mattyzx7]

Awesome James. I always look forward to watching your videos. 👍

[@Kortec_Racing]

Classic cars are the best, they bring a stronger band than just a bought supercar, myself i own a old alfa romeo which i prepped for the track. Leaving new m3's behind on spa is the best feeling :D

[@rippy123456]

Brilliant informative video. Personally I'd go for a Pantera.

[@m2kev789]

Great video James! What an iconic car.👍😀

[@raceypacey4422]

Hello James, my father owns a Ferrari 365 GT4 BB that is a great car it was Ferraris first mid engined car they are seriously awesome! It also had the same engine that Niki Lauda's Ferrari had in the F1 season. They made 387 Cars and only making 58 RHD cars. Sounds great and they really are great fun. P.S keep up the great work really enjoying your videos and content.

[@Florissvdv]

I think you'd love a classic car because of how mechanical and pure some of them are but I don't think you need to spend crazy money to appreciate that. I recently drove a 1988 911. By no means a fast car but the driving experience is great, really makes you a better driver.

[@kalelwilson8337]

I've always thought this car looked a lot Lamborghini-ish......great content as always Mr. JWW

[@mafaka4456]

Get an F40 bro. I know it's more expensive but it is worth every damn penny

[@alex91062]

Yes do it! As for which one I'm not sure. Old 911s, the Delta Integrale, E-Type, and Alfa Guilia GTA are a few affordable ones.

[@AstroFantastica]

Every time I come to your videos to see the car I get half an hour of your face and about 15 seconds of the actual car.

[@c3rtv239]

By far the two greatest motorist KZbinrs are Mr JWW and Salomondrin

[@MrJWW]

+C3RTV Very kind of you dude!

[@chrsweden]

Is that a Bottega Venetta sweater? It looks great mate!

[@parky2310]

Absolutely superb James! The BMW M1 has always been one of my favourite cars, quite why a company like BMW never followed it up has been a mystery to me, especially in this day and age and with other manufacturers showing just how good mid engined sports cars can be! Obviously you mentioned the i8 but that's more of a design study (and a bloody good one!), than an out and out sports car, it'd be great to see BMW going for it again. Well done for capturing what this incredible car is all about and the history behind it, it still looks as jaw dropping today as it did when it was first unveiled, beautifully elegant with just enough menace to show off that it means business and with the legendary M88/1 straight six engine it was such a masterpiece in engineering, design and performance! - Sorry to gush but I'm just such a fan of this awesome car!😜. This is by far one of the best videos you've done and to see your delight as you drove it goes to prove just how special the M1 is and then to cap it all you're going to be doing a piece about Don Law Racing - I literally cannot wait for that as again they're a legendary company and set up! Thanks so much for this bud, your content goes from strength to strength and it's such a pleasure to see - as always - Top Work Fella!👍👍

[@MrJWW]

+parky2310 Awesome to hear thanks Parky!

[@ChrisCupples]

loved this vid the most info i've ever heard on the bmw M1 👌🖒🖒

[@Ultradubmarine]

yes mate.. come on start some classics on your channel!!

[@alexalexander1]

Not a classic, but a re-imagined classic. I could definitely see you in an Eagle Speedster, James.

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice James, I love to see this, thanks for sharing Mr JWW amazing again ✌👌

[@NoHassle911]

epic machine! I drove one about two years ago, just mega!

[@dowserdude]

What an excellent commentary.

[@zzhughesd]

Fab video , so informative, cheers

[@collyersam]

Great video for the channel, I look forward to the Jaaaag content you talk of. XJR-15?