BMW 1-series coupe

Who wants to bet some company - these days Fujimi - will produce a BMW 1-series coupe? Did any company ever produce a 1/24 BMW 2002?

If the Series 1 is popular in Japan there's a good chance. Never has been a 1/24 2002 that I know of.

I suppose it's possible, but I just don't see it. It'll be nice to have it in the States, though.

A good 2002 is one I'd really love to have. But again, I just don't see it.

Considering all the modern BMW's that have been ignored by the kit mfgs., I would be surprised if the 1 series was kitted ahead of other more inspirational/aspirational BMW's. I could have seen Tamiya do a 2002 in their historic series, but that series doesn't seem to inspire Tamiya much anymore :shakehead

If companies can't justify tooling something so universally liked, such as the M3, why would they do a 1 Series?

I figure that since the upcoming 1-series coupe is receiving a lot of attention, and is being billed as the 2002 revival, it might peak the interest of at least Fujimi. Afterall, Fujimi is producing a VW GTI. Is that anything more special than a 2002 revival? The 1-series coupe is getting far more attention than the GTI.

Sure, they may call it a 2002 revival- but BMW has abandoned everything about the 2002 (except for evoking it's memory for marketing purposes). The 1 may be a nice car, but it would be more accurate to call it an E36 revival. Really it's just another overlarge, overheavy, overpowered, overpadded and overpriced 'luxury performance' car- which is about all BMW can be bothered to build these days. I can hardly wait to see one tricked out in full VIP style. :disappoin In size, price, and spirit, the new Mini is much closer to being a 2002 revival.

Not that I'm bitter or anything. :grinno:

This is off topic, but wasn't there a company tooling up a e46 m3 sports car out of resin?