1965 BMW 1800 TI FIA
A right-hand drive BMW 1800 TI from the Neue Klasse generation, this example has accumulated a documented competitive history spanning both rallying in the 1990s and historic circuit racing. Prepared and maintained to a high standard by marque specialists Laranca Engineering, it carries valid FIA HTP papers (GB10243) through end of 2026. The car last raced at the Nürburgring Oldtimer event in 2018 following an engine refresh that year.
Ownership
- 2025-02-22Auction saleEstimate £30,000 – £40,000
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £19,500 (≈ $24K)
- Date unknownJill Watsonpartial documentation
Campaigned the car in rally events during the 1990s; a history file accompanies the car with further detail on this period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Relocated to South America and chose to sell the car; it was run and entered in historic motorsport during their ownership, with Laranca Engineering handling preparation.
Competition
- 2018Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nürburgring
The sole competitive outing following the 2018 engine refresh; the car has not been raced since.
- —Rally eventsDriver: Jill Watson
The car was used in rallying throughout the 1990s before transitioning to circuit racing.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2018Engine rebuildLaranca Engineering
Engine was refreshed by Laranca Engineering, after which the car completed one race before being withdrawn from competition.
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