2006 BMW ALPINA B6 Coupe (E63) ENGINE: 4.4 L H1 Supercharged V8 (BMW N62), 493 HP at 5,500 RPM, 516 LB-FT at 4,250 RPM TRANSMISSION: ZF Automatic 6HP CURB WEIGHT: 4,255 LBS. TOP SPEED: 193 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: Euro 114.793 ($130,329) NUMBER BUILT: 116…

The Ultimate Driving Museum Recognized as a Top-Rated Museum In USA GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA – September 5, 2025 – The Ultimate Driving Museum is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are…

2004 BMW ALPINA B3 S Coupe (E46)  ENGINE: 3.5 L E5/1 Inline Six-Cylinder (BMW S52B32), 305 HP at 6,300 RPM, 267 LB-FT at 4,800 RPM TRANSMISSION: Switch Tronic Automatic 5-speed CURB WEIGHT:  3,197 LBS. TOP SPEED: 169 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: €53.150 ($60,343) NUMBER BUILT: 149…

1996 BMW ALPINA B8 4.6 Convertible (E36) Engine: 4.6 L F2/1 V8 (BMW M60B40), 333 HP Transmission: Getrag Manual 6-speed Curb Weight: 3,571 LBS. Top Speed: 168 MPH Price When New: 139, 500 Mark ($42,272) Number Built: 23 Color: ALPINA Blue Metallic Owner: ALPINA Classic…

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that The Ultimate Driving Museum has been named South Carolina’s Best Museum in the 2025 Best of South Carolina Awards! This incredible recognition marks our second consecutive year earning this prestigious honor, and it’s all thanks to you. Your votes…

1988 BMW ALPINA C2 2.7 Convertible VIN#: C220142 ENGINE: 2.7 L C2/2 Inline Six-Cylinder (BMW M20B27) 195 FT-LB at 4,800 RPM TRANSMISSION: Manual 5-speed CURB WEIGHT:  2,650 LBS. TOP SPEED:  139 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW:  74.700 Mark ($22,636) NUMBER BUILT: 31 COLOR: Vermilion Red OWNER: ALPINA Classic…

The Par-Tee on Trade event, held recently in Downtown Greer, was an undeniable triumph, perfectly setting the stage for the highly anticipated BMW Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament. Tasked with “bringing the heat” to this inaugural kickoff, the BMW CCA Foundation delivered an unforgettable experience that…

The doors of The Ultimate Driving Museum open on May 15th to reveal a tribute to six decades of automotive passion, the ALPINA: 60 Years of Excellence exhibit. From the very first moment, it was clear this isn’t just another exhibit; it is a car…

1982 BMW ALPINA B7 S Coupe (E24) VIN#: 5593065 ENGINE:   3.5 L B7/S Inline Six-Cylinder (BMW M30B32) 330 HP, 369 FT-LB at 3,000 RPM TRANSMISSION: Manual 5-speed CURB WEIGHT: 3,430 LBS. TOP SPEED: 163 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: 99.950  Mark ($30,287) NUMBER BUILT: 30 COLOR:  ALPINA…

Once again,  The Ultimate Driving Museum has been nominated for the prestigious Best of South Carolina Award! We were extremely honored to receive last year’s award and sincerely appreciate everyone who voted for us along the way. We strive to make our Museum a place…

Your donation to the Foundation can go further! Through the Birdies for Charity program, Michelin will match all donations made by 25%. Every bit helps! You can make a flat donation to the Foundation as the charity of choice, or you can donate by playing the “Guess…

2005 MINI COOPER S VIN#: IL15411 R53 ENGINE: 1.6L Inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 2,560 LBS. TOP SPEED: 138 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $20,449 NUMBER BUILT: Unknown BUILD DATE: 2005 COLOR: Hyper Blue Metallic OWNERS: Melissa Cunningham LOCATION: Connellsville, PA For 2005 the Mini Cooper S…

2012 MINI COOPER (R56) VIN#: T185073 ENGINE: 1.6L Inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 2,535 LBS. TOP SPEED: 130 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $19,500 plus racing modifications NUMBER BUILT: Unknown BUILD DATE: October 31, 2011 COLOR: Lightning Blue Metallic OWNERS: Brad Davis (Since 2011) LOCATION: Summerville, South…

  As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we reflect on the accomplishments that we have been able to make. Giving Tuesday has passed, but the season of hospitality and cheer are upon us, and we gratefully look back on the incredible milestones…

2011 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN (R60) VIN#: WM10609 ENGINE: Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4 CURB WEIGHT: 3,220 LBS. TOP SPEED: 131 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: Auctioned for Charity NUMBER BUILT: 1 of 4 (1 made for each band member) BUILD DATE: June 23, 2011 COLOR:…

In the wake of the recent devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton and the impacted countless lives, The BMW Car Club of America Foundation wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by…

2009 MINI COOPER (R56) VIN#: TU70713 ENGINE: 1.6L Inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 2,568 LBS (before modifications) TOP SPEED: 126 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $18,550 NUMBER BUILT: Unknown BUILD DATE: November 5, 2008 COLOR: Pepper White OWNERS: FCP Euro (Since 2023) LOCATION: Milford, Connecticut This car is…

The Ultimate Driving Museum and MINIs to the Max made it to the morning edition of the Access Carolina TV program! As a follow-up to winning the Best of South Carolina 2024 for Museum category, Lifestyle Reporter Ava Braatz, from Fox Carolina asked if she…

2010 MINI COOPER S (R56) VIN#: TX44568 ENGINE: 1.6L Inline Four-Cylinder Turbocharged CURB WEIGHT: 2,679 LBS. TOP SPEED: 139 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $23,200 base price NUMBER BUILT: Unknown BUILD DATE: June 7, 2010 COLOR: Dark Silver Metallic OWNER: Jaynee Beechuk (Since June 17, 2021) LOCATION:…

We are thrilled to announce that The Ultimate Driving Museum has been awarded the prestigious Best of South Carolina Award, and we couldn’t be more excited! This award is a testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work put in by our fantastic team and…

2002 MINI COOPER S (R53) VIN#: TD68615 ENGINE: 1.6L Inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 2,767 LBS. TOP SPEED: 128 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $19,850 NUMBER BUILT: Unknown BUILD DATE: May 21, 2003 COLOR: Alpine White OWNERS: Lance White (Since February 14, 2011) LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH The…

1965 AUSTIN MINI VAN (MARK I) VIN#: 7931441 ENGINE: Originally 848cc Inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 1,512 LBS. TOP SPEED: 72 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: Over 600 British pounds NUMBER BUILT: 521,494 BUILD DATE: 1965 COLOR: Red (Originally yellow) OWNERS: Kelly Kirkland and Satch Carlson (Since 2019) LOCATION:…

1989 MINI THIRTY (MARK V) VIN#: 836868A  ENGINE: 1,275cc inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGH: 1,495 LBS. TOP SPEED: 82 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: 12,000 Euro NUMBER BUILT: 3,000 BUILD DATE: 1989 COLOR: Cherry Red OWNERS: Ed Stein LOCATION: Hudson, OHio In 1989, Mini celebrated its 30th…

The Ultimate Driving Museum is excited to be a Best of South Carolina award nominee! The award showcases businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. So, if you love us, take a moment to vote for us at the button below.…

  1960 MORRIS MINI 850 MARK I VIN#: 30866 ENGINE:  Originally 850cc inline Four-Cylinder. Now 1,275cc inline Four-Cylinder CURB WEIGHT: 1,330 LBS. TOP SPEED: Originally 72 MPH, now more than 110 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW: $1,300-1,700 NUMBER BUILT: 116,671 BUILD DATE: 1960 COLOR: RED (Originally…

If you are considering donating to the BMW CCA Foundation, now is a great time! Your donation to the Foundation can go further! Through the Birdies for Charity program, Michelin will match all donations made by 25%. Every bit helps! You can make a flat…

Runs from May 1, 2024 till January 18, 2025 30+ rare and significant MINIs on display Located in Greer, SC. The Ultimate Driving Museum is a division of the nonprofit BMW CCA Foundation Presenting Sponsor- MINI USA Associate Sponsors – The Tire Rack, and Continental…

GREER, SOUTH CAROLINA – BMW Car Club of America announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with Continental Tire of The Americas, LLC., creating a partnership that extends through 2026. As the “Official Tire of BMW Car Club of America,” Continental Tire will support one of…

2023 R nineT 100 YEARS ENGINE: 1,170cc Air/Oil-Cooled Boxer Twin OUTPUT: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 487 lbs. TOP SPEED: 124 mph PRICE WHEN NEW: $20,690 YEARS PRODUCED: 2023 NUMBER BUILT: 1,923 COLOR: Classic Chrome / Avus Black OWNER: BMW NA Classic LOCATION:…

1938 R 61 DEUTSCHE POST ENGINE: 600cc M261/1 Boxer OUTPUT: 18 hp @ 4,800 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 405 lbs. TOP SPEED: 71 mph, 62 mph w/sidecar PRICE WHEN NEW: RM 1,420 ($230) YEARS PRODUCED: 1938 – ‘41 NUMBER BUILT: 3,747 COLOR: Red & Black OWNER:…

2004 R 1100 S BoxerCup Replica ENGINE: 1,085cc A61 Boxer Twin OUTPUT: 98 HP @ 7,500 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 504 lbs. TOP SPEED: 139 mph PRICE WHEN NEW: $14,630 (DM 20,900) YEARS PRODUCED: 2003-’05 NUMBER BUILT: 33,741 COLOR: White/Grey/Blue OWNER: Lane Motor Museum (Since 2004)…

The BMW CCA Foundation is celebrating this year’s “Giving Tuesday” on November 28th, in conjunction with charities around the world. Their motto, “Everyone has something to give, and everyone has something to share,” resonates with the Foundation as our giving pledge. The Foundation depends upon…

2019 R 1250 RT-P ENGINE: 1,254cc Air/Liquid-Cooled Boxer Twin OUTPUT: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 616 lbs. TOP SPEED: 124 mph PRICE WHEN NEW: $22,504 YEARS PRODUCED: 2019 – 2023 COLOR: Alpine White / Night Black OWNER: BMW US Riders Academy LOCATION: Greer, South…

1926 R32 ENGINE: M2B33 producing 8.5 HP OUTPUT: 8.5 HP CURB WEIGHT: 269 LBS. YEARS PRODUCED: 1923 – 1926 NUMBER BUILT: 3,090 COLOR: Black OWNER: Peter Nettesheim LOCATION: Huntington, New York BMW had been very successful manufacturing aircraft engines during World War 1. Once the war…

1969 R 69 US ENGINE 594cc M268/3 boxer twin OUTPUT 42 hp @ 7,000 rpm  CURB WEIGHT 438 lbs.  TOP SPEED 109 mph  PRICE WHEN NEW $1,648  YEARS PRODUCED 1960-’69 NUMBER BUILT 1,003   COLOR Red  OWNER BMW NA Classic   LOCATION Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey…

A Museum and a non-profit organization can’t exist without volunteers. Here at The Ultimate Driving Museum, we only have four staff members working in the building. To put on these exhibitions in our museum, it takes many volunteers to help us build these exhibits for…

1935 R 17 ENGINE 736cc M60 boxer twin  OUTPUT 33 hp @ 5,000 rpm  CURB WEIGHT 363 lbs.  TOP SPEED 87 mph  PRICE WHEN NEW RM 2,040 ($823)  YEARS PRODUCED 1935-’37 NUMBER BUILT 434  COLOR Black  OWNER Evan Bell (since 1987)  LOCATION Orange, California The…

The BMW CCA Foundation was honored by the welcome of the newest exhibit produced by The Ultimate Driving Museum. BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation is wonderfully interesting even if you are not a motorcycle person. The exhibit opened with an evening gala on Thursday,…

1976 R 90 S BUTLER & SMITH #4990243 ENGINE <1,000cc M04 Boxer Twin OUPUT 100 hp @ 7,000 rpm (modified) CURB WEIGHT <473 lbs. (stock) TOP SPEED >124 mph  PRICE WHEN NEW N/A YEAR PRODUCED 1976 NUMBER BUILT 3  COLOR Daytona Orange  OWNER BMW NA Classic…

February 1-28, 2023 The Wundercar collection will be at The Ultimate Driving Museum for the month of February. Come see the Wundercar collection while they are here. The Wundercars have come from Germany to tour the US. On this tour they will only stop at 2 museums,…