The BMW CCA Foundation was founded by a group of generous and passionate people who tasked the Foundation with the mission of Saving Lives, Saving History. Over the last 24 years, our mission has empowered over 36,000 teens with life saving skills and techniques, our…

1990 BMW E30 M3 “VilMMMa” ENGINE 2.3-liter S14B23 four-cylinder OUTPUT 192 hp @ 6750 rpm, 170 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm TRANSMISSION 5-speed Getrag manual CURB WEIGHT 2857 lbs. TOP SPEED 141 mph BUILD DATE March 1990 COLOR  Diamond Black Metallic OWNER  BMW Car Club of America…

The Ultimate Driving Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest major exhibition, the BMW M3: 40 Years of Evolution exhibition that will run from May 15, 2026, through January 16, 2027. The BMW M3 has consistently set the benchmark for performance and…

GREER, SC – January 24, 2026  It is with profound sadness that the BMW CCA Foundation announces the passing of Dr. Leo Newland, a founding Trustee, past President, and a cherished figure in the BMW community. Dr. Newland passed away peacefully in the early hours…

1998 BMW ALPINA B12 5.7 Saloon E-KAT 750iL (E38) VIN#: DH40787 ENGINE: 5.7 L D3 V12  (BMW M73TUB54), 382 HP At 5,000 RPM, 413 LB-FT at 3,900 RPM TRANSMISSION: ZF Automatic Switch-Tronic 5-speed CURB WEIGHT:  4,489 LBS. TOP SPEED:  174 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW:  223,…

We are still tallying our donations, but we are certain your generosity through donations, acts of kindness, volunteering, and inspiring stories helped spark connection, strengthen the BMW community, and demonstrate the power of collective action. Remember: the giving doesn’t stop today! As the year winds down,…

  At the BMW CCA Foundation, we have one mission: Saving Lives and Saving History. This year, your support helped us achieve incredible results on both fronts. Saving Lives: The Real Impact—First and foremost, our Tire Rack Street Survival program is delivering on the most important thing…

UNWAVERING SUPPORT & A SPECIAL AWARD Each year, the E30 SIG group holds an event called SigFest for E30 M3 fanatics. This year’s 24th Annual SIGFest Concours and Picnic event was held at BMW’s North American Headquarters, in Woodcliff Lake NJ. There was an opening…

  Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025 As autumn gives way to the warmth of the holidays, November is a time for us to pause and reflect on the incredible community that makes the BMW CCA Foundation’s dual mission possible. Every vehicle and BMW artifact…

October marks the pivotal “Call to Action” phase of our annual Giving Campaign, and we are reaching out to you, our dedicated community, because your passion for BMW is what drives our mission: Saving Lives, Saving History. We invite you to explore two powerful ways…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Ultimate Driving Museum is thrilled to announce its next exhibit, titled ALPINA: 60 Years of Excellence. This spectacular showcase of vehicles will transport you from the humble beginnings of ALPINA in a backyard workshop in Kaufbeuren, Germany, to the modern marvels produced alongside BMW’s finest.…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

In May, the BMW CCA Foundation, home of The Ultimate Driving Museum launched it’s sixth major exhibition, The Power of M: Celebrating 50 Years. We kicked it off with two back-to-back event weekends. Many of our exhibitions have been based on a major anniversary for…

OCTOBER 14TH-15TH, 2022 Make your plans to join us on Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th for the biggest blowout celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the BMW M brand! Friday, October 14th On Friday evening, the Foundation will host Jochen Neerpasch, founder of…

Recently, BMW NA invited about 30 journalists from all around the world to drive current and past M cars from Greer, SC to Amelia Island for the Concours. The journalists started at the Foundation, where they got to see a sneak peek of the cars…

The BMW CCA Foundation is now listed in “Discover South Carolina” and “Yeah, That Greenville, SC”. Discover is located at tourist welcome centers all around the state of South Carolina. Yeah is located in various tourist areas around the Greenville, SC area. We are excited…

First, and foremost, we want to welcome Christine Chabot, who became our new Operations Manager as of Monday, January 17th. She comes to us primarily from the busy Greenville hospitality industry and is seasoned at juggling lots of plates in the air. She is also…

Windy City BMW member, Larry Schettel, and Foundation Ambassador, takes lots of pictures at all the events he goes to. For as long as we can remember, Larry features pictures of the sponsors at OFest Forever in the Windy City BMW Breeze newsletter. Larry, thank…

Check out this short video from the GENESIS exhibit closing, the dedication of our new Founders’ Garden, and the announcement of a new Museum name – The Ultimate Driving Museum. https://youtu.be/U8hEoGe_-Z8

Check out this video of The Great Race cars that visited the BMW CCA Foundation Museum this year! https://youtu.be/BV2etSLEm9I

Eric Weiner from Hagerty interviews Kenn Sparks, Rob Mitchell, and Jackie Jouret. They are discussing the history of the BMW Z3 and how it was produced. There is a nice plug to the BMW CCA Foundation Museum and the BMW Z Car exhibit! Building and…

AmazonSmile has made a quarterly charitable donation to the BMW Car Club of America Foundation, in the amount of $332.29 as a result of qualifying purchases made by customers who have selected us as their charity. Thanks to customers shopping at smile.amazon.com, or with AmazonSmile…