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A BMW M10 long block crate engine, unused for over 50 years, is now being offered for sale out of Seattle, Washington.

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Seattle, Washington

Who
Alex von Falkenhausen, Nelson Piquet, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Paul Rosche
What
A BMW M10 long block crate engine, unused for over 50 years, is now being offered for sale out of Seattle, Washington.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:45:03 GMT · 5h 57m ago
Where
Seattle, Washington ·
Why
The engine was originally bought from an East Coast BMW dealer as a replacement for a BMW 2002Tii but was never used.
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This rare discovery of an unused M10 crate engine is expected to attract significant attention due to its historical importance and the engine's legacy in both production cars and Formula 1 racing, potentially drawing collectors and enthusiasts globally.

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