Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.One (or Two) for the BMW CollectorAutomotive memorabilla is an amusing thing. It can be a simple (but actually vital) as collecting brochures and diecasts, or it could be getting official merchandise from the past or present. But once in a while, something unusual comes up. In this case, its not one but two full-size replicas from BMW.Up for grabs is a replica of a BMW i3 (no, not the Neue Klasse) and i8. For those who remember, these two cars represented Munich's first baby steps into electrification. While it wasn't the most successful venture, it was a defining moment in BMW's history.uami789/Bring a TrailerHow Did These End Up Here?As much as we'd love to get the back story on this, it's a bit of a mystery on how it ended up being on Bring a Trailer. These replicas were actually sold as a pair back in December 2024, and the seller at the time acquired both in 2022. There was no mention how the person from the original sale got hold of it, but it's nice to know someone saved this piece of automobilia.AdvertisementAdvertisementNow, bear in mind that the i3 hatchback began production in 2013, while the i8 started in 2014. That should make both these models over a decade old. These 'cars' are said to have been made by BMW, and these were supposedly used for promotional purposes in dealerships. We're now curious if there were more of these made given that there are over 300 BMW dealers in the U.S.DFWcarandtoymuseum/Bring a TrailerThe 'Cars'As these are replicas (replicars?), these aren't runners. There's no engine to speak of, or even an interior. Lights are present but inoperable at the time of writing, and both move around with wheels bolted on to the frame that allows these cars to keep their shape. These are full-sized fiberglass copies of the real deal, and it would make for pretty interesting decor at home.Admittedly, both need some care and attention. Some of the paintwork had faded and the black parts had gone bubbly, and the headlights have become hazy as well. On the i3, it's missing the passenger-side door handle. At least it won't be too much work to bring it back to its former glory should the buyer decide to restore either one of these.The cars are being sold by The DFW Toy & Car Museum. The reason for the sale, according to Bring a Trailer, is because the facility has surpassed its 200‑car limit and is selling off part of the collection to allow for future acquisitions. At the time of writing, there's four days to go for the auction, and current bids stand at $100 for the i3 and $700 for the i8.DFWcarandtoymuseum/Bring a Traileruami789/Bring a TrailerView the 7 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
