The 30th anniversary of the BMW M5 is the headline celebration for next year's Retro Classics in Stuttgart. A group of the cars will be gathered for the event, which takes place from 26-29 March.
It is expected that the Revo car dealership, which is responsible for the display, will exhibit an example of every generation of M5, ranging from the first 1984 model through to the latest 600bhp offering, which is due to be unveiled by BMW to mark the milestone.
In addition to the array of M5s, other related models from the M Power division will also be present, including a M636CSi and E30 M3 Cabriolet.
One of the world's first true performance saloons, the BMW M5 broke cover at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1984. Unlike the M3, which shared very few body panels with the cooking version, the M5 was barely distinguishable from the standard 5-Series, helping to build a reputation as a genuine sleeper.
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Retro Classics often seems to be overlooked by the mainstream classic media, which is a shame because it's a truly brilliant event. The huge, bright show halls are a delight to those more used to British car shows, and the effort put into the club stands is unrivalled.
It's also not too far should you wish to drive – as we're currently considering doing. Our choice of wheels for this potential road trip should be obvious – it has to be an M5. But which version? Here are a couple that caught our eye in the classifieds. GM
