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Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

We need your help to bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to LeMay - America's Car Museum!

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Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

Bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to ACM

We need your help to bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to LeMay - America's Car Museum!

We need your help to bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to LeMay - America's Car Museum!

We need your help to bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to LeMay - America's Car Museum!

We need your help to bring the BMW Heroes of Bavaria to LeMay - America's Car Museum!

Megan Black
Megan Black
Megan Black
Megan Black
1 Campaign |
Tacoma, United States
$12,075 USD 68 backers
48% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
LeMay - America's Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, WA is working to bring 17 exceptionally rare and legendary examples of BMW Motorsport to the West Coast for the first time ever - but we need your help! The BMW Heroes of Bavaria features one-of-a-kind winning vehicles spanning nearly 80 years.

Impact & History of the Exhibit

There can be no doubt that the preservation of the history and heritage of BMW is in good hands with the BMW Car Club Foundation in partnership with America’s Automotive Trust. LeMay – America’s Car Museum is an entity of the Trust. 

In June 2017, the Foundation, in partnership with BMW and private collectors from across the country curated an exceptional exhibit of rare and legendary examples of BMW Motorsport. Titled “Heroes of Bavaria - 75 Years of BMW Motorsport” they brought together an impressive selection of the most significant BMW racing machines in the company’s history. Now, with your help, several cars from amazing collection have the opportunity to be viewed for the first time on the West Coast. 

The exhibit will feature 17 rare and historically significant BMW motorsports vehicles, plus artifacts and memorabilia displayed in ACM’s remarkable Showcase Gallery in Tacoma, WA. 

The original BMW Heroes of Bavaria exhibit at the BMW CCA Foundation in Greer, SC. 

What We Need & What You Get

It's not cheap to bring these rare cars across the country for a stunning West Coast debut! Your generous gift supports the expense of transporting one-of-a-kind vehicles and memorabilia and the curation of this incredible exhibit. 

Time is of the essence! We have ambitious plans to open this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit to the public on May 12, 2018. 

Each donation over $10 will receive a special gift, in thanks for your generosity. We have many fabulous perks to choose from! Starting at a limited edition BMW poster, to tickets to the upscale Opening Night Celebration, to even "adopting" one of these winning vehicles, we're sure you'll find your perfect perk to go with your generous donation.

LeMay - America's Car Museum is a 501(3)c non-profit and relies upon the generosity of its donors to bring the best of the best to Tacoma, WA. This celebration of BMW's rich motorsport history can only be made possible with your support! Your contribution is tax-deductible.

The Cars

  • 1937 BMW 328
    • Raced for the first time in 1938. Overall winner of "Prijs von Zandvoort" in 1939.
  • 1961 BMW 700 RS
    • First 700 S built by BMW. Class winner at the 1961 races at Schauinsland, Germany and Gaisberg, Austria
  • ​1965 BMW 1800 TI/SA
    • ​Imported to the US by Max Hoffman. One of 200 built. Was completely restored in 1997.
  • 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Group 2 Rally
    • BMW Motorsport's only factory CSL Rally Car. Owned by Peter Gleeson. 
  • ​1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Group 4 IMSA 
    • ​Winner of the IMSA race at Riverside. Driven by Hans Stuck. 
  • ​1976 LeMans Posey BMW 3.5 CS
    • ​Driven to 10th overall at he Famed 24 race in Sarthe. 
  • 1977 BMW E21 320 Turbo
    • One of five works cars build by BMW Motorsport in '77. Campaigned '77-'79 by David Hobbs & Ronnie Peterson.
  • 1981 March-BMW M1 / C
    • Built by March engineering and BMW. Driven by David Hobbs in the IMSA's GTP class. 
  • 1981 March-BMW 812 F2
    • German driver Christian Danner's first BMW works drive. 
  • 1987 BMW E30 M3
    • First US-Spec E30 M3 built and campaigned by Korman Autowerks. Winner if the '87 Watkins Glen Six Hours. 
  • 1992 BMW E36 M3 GTS-3
    • First E36 M3 built by BMW Motorsports in '92. Races in the US. Winner of the Laguna Seca race in '97. 
  • 1994 BMW E34 M5
    • Winner of the 1994 Supercar championship at Long Beach and the Sebring season finale. 
  • 1994 BMW E36 318i
    • Initially a BMW Motorsport team Schnitzer car campaigned in the British Touring Car Championship.
  • 2000 BMW WilliamsF1 FW22
    • Driven by Raif Schumacher in eight F1 Races finishing 3rd in Austria, Belgium and Italy.
  • 2011 BMW E92 M3 GT
    • Campaigned in ALMS for two seasons with class wins in Sebring, Long Beach and Lime Rock. 
  • 2014 BMW E89 Z4 GTLM
    • Raced in ALMS in 2013 with a class win in Lime Rock. 
  • 2016 BMW F13 M6 GTLM
    • BMW Team secured a podium in its maiden podium at the 12-hour race in Sebring.

Other Ways You Can Help

Unable to give? Give us a shout out instead! Use Indiegogo's sharing tools, post it on your personal or business social media or send it to your BMW-loving friends and family to help spread the word! We have limited time to make this exhibit happen and your help in sharing will make this campaign a success! 

Make sure to tag LeMay - America's Car Museum on your posts and use the official hashtag #BMWHeroesAtACM

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The original BMW Heroes of Bavaria exhibit at the BMW CCA Foundation in Greer, NC. 

Fantastic Perks at Each Level

Each donation over $10 will receive a special gift, in thanks for your generosity in supporting the BMW Heroes of Bavaria at LeMay - America's Car Museum. 

$5 - Every gift counts! We're grateful for your contribution

$10 – Thank you for chipping in! We'll email you a coupon for $2 off Museum admission to see the exhibit when it debuts

$20 – BMW Heroes of Bavaria Limited Edition Poster 

$50 – BMW Heroes of Bavaria Limited Edition Book 

$65 – 2 tickets to the 9 am Early Entry Celebration on Opening Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Tacoma, WA - includes coffee & donuts while mingling with fellow enthusiasts! 

$80 – 2 "Day at the Museum" Passes - Includes Museum Admission, CXC Racing Simulator Rides & ACM License Plate Frame

$125 – America’s Car Museum VIP Tour Experience including Museum Admission for 2 

$150 – 2 tickets to the Heroes of Bavaria Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA

$250 – Private Collection Tour for 2 featuring rare BMW's with Master Collector Peter Gleeson. Takes place in the Seattle area*

$300 – 4 tickets to the Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA

$500 – 1-Year Silver ACM Membership , Limited Edition Book & Poster, 2 Tickets to Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA

$800 – Private BMW Collection Tour featuring rare BMW's with Master Collector Peter Gleeson*, Limited Edition Book & Poster & 4 tickets to the Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA

"ADOPT-A-WINNER" PROGRAM

$2000 - "Adopt" one of the exhibit cars by covering full transportation costs and receive 2 tickets to the Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA, a 1-year Gold ACM Membership & your name or business featured on exhibit signage for one year**

*Tour date TBD, tour location in Seattle area, transportation to tour not included.

** Adoption of vehicles is first come, first served. You will be contacted to select your adopted vehicle after making your donation.

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2 tickets to Early Entry Party

$65 USD
Be one of the first to see the exhibit before it opens to the public! Receive 2 tickets to the 9 am Early Entry Celebration on Opening Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Tacoma, WA - includes coffee & donuts while mingling with fellow enthusiasts!
Included Items
  • Early Entry Party Ticket (2)
4 claimed

Thanks for Chipping In!

$10 USD
Thank you for chipping in! We'll email you a coupon for $2 off Museum admission to see the exhibit when it debuts.
Included Items
  • $2 Off Museum Admission Coupon
5 claimed
Limited Edition Heroes Poster

Limited Edition Heroes Poster

$20 USD
BMW Heroes of Bavaria Limited Edition Exhibit Poster.
Included Items
  • Limited Edition Exhibit Poster
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
19 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Limited Edition Heroes Book

Limited Edition Heroes Book

$50 USD
Limited Edition Heroes of Bavaria softcover book.
Included Items
  • Limited Edition "Heroes" Book
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
17 claimed
Ships to United States of America

2 "Day at the Museum" Passes

$80 USD
See the new exhibit with the full America's Car Museum experience! 2 "Day at the Museum" Passes - Includes Museum Admission, CXC Racing Simulator Ride & ACM License Plate Frame.
Included Items
  • "Day at the Museum" Pass (2)
2 claimed
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VIP Tour Experience for 2

$125 USD
The White Glove VIP Tour is the pinnacle tour experience at ACM. Includes: Full Museum admission, Guided 75 – 90 minute docent tour, VIP souvenir lanyard, DeLorean Photo Op, 2 – 3 “White Glove Stops” with a detailed, open-door look at iconic vehicles, Club Auto access (when available), Horn tree activity in Napa Car Care Center (when available).
Included Items
  • VIP Tour Experience Ticket (2)
1 claimed

2 Tickets to Opening Night

$150 USD
2 tickets to the Heroes of Bavaria Opening Night Celebration at LeMay - America's Car Museum on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA.
Included Items
  • Opening Night Ticket (2)
4 claimed

Private Collection Tour for 2

$250 USD
Private Collection Tour for 2 featuring rare BMW's with Master Collector Peter Gleeson. Tour takes place in the Seattle area.*
Included Items
  • Private Collection Tour Ticket (2)
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BMW Hero Package

$500 USD
1-Year Silver ACM Membership, Limited Edition Book & Poster, 2 Tickets to Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Included Items
  • Limited Edition Exhibit Poster
  • Limited Edition "Heroes" Book
  • Opening Night Ticket (2)
  • Silver ACM Membership
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BMW Master Package

$800 USD
Private BMW Collection Tour for 2 featuring rare BMW's with Master Collector Peter Gleeson in the Seattle area*, Limited Edition Book & Poster & 4 tickets to the Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Tacoma, WA.
Included Items
  • Limited Edition Exhibit Poster
  • Limited Edition "Heroes" Book
  • Opening Night Ticket (4)
  • Private Collection Tour Ticket (2)
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BMW Performance Driving School

BMW Performance Driving School

$1,550 USD
The One-day M School teaches the theory, physics, and the mechanics of performance driving. Students learn to build confidence while perfecting control, handling, acceleration and braking techniques in a variety of M cars.The course includes driving modules in cornering, braking performance, handling cars on the skid pad and a one-on-one Rat Race.
Included Items
  • BMW PerformanceDriving School
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
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Adopt-A-Winner Program

$2,000 USD
"Adopt" one of the exhibit cars by covering full transportation costs and receive 2 tickets to the Opening Night Celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2018, a 1-year Gold ACM Membership & your name or business featured on exhibit signage for one year.
Included Items
  • Limited Edition Exhibit Poster
  • Limited Edition "Heroes" Book
  • Opening Night Ticket (2)
  • Adoption of 1 Winner
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