08-11-2011, 08:34 AM
Thought you bimmer nuts might enjoy this:
![[Image: Citation+Motors+Downtown+BMW+06.jpg]](http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/405997-1/Citation+Motors+Downtown+BMW+06.jpg)
In the wealthy suburb of Oakville, Ontario, just outside Toronto, there sits an automotive gem unlike any other: a BMW dealership frozen in time.
The exact details of how this came to be arenÔÇÖt clear, but according to pieced-together details on the MaxBimmer forum, the owner (allegedly named Helmut) had his license to sell BMWs revoked in 1988. Since then, the dealership has sat, although not entirely abandoned. Early posts indicate several old 3 Series models were once on display, but they have reportedly been sold over the years.
In fact, the owner appears to check in on his eerie time capsule quite often, driving an equally mysterious black E28 (1981-88) BMW 5 Series. And while the dealership, ÔÇ£Citation MotorsÔÇØ, is no longer an official BMW store, the cars are for sale. But according to those who have had dealings with the eccentric owner, heÔÇÖs in no hurry to sell, with the the near-new 635csi in the showroom window apparently listed for $75,000.
Peek through the glass and thereÔÇÖs more to be seen, like a silver E28 5 Series, not to mention the ÔÇ£periodÔÇØ dealership design, a poster of the M1 and even a beer stein in a display case. But thatÔÇÖs not all, around back, in the service bays, sit two more 635csi models, a 733i dating from between 1977-84 and a what is either an E21 or a 2002.
A lot of unanswered questions remain about Citation Motors, although perhaps thatÔÇÖs for the best. After all, the mystery behind this abandoned BMW dealership is perhaps just as enticing as the window to the past it provides.
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In the wealthy suburb of Oakville, Ontario, just outside Toronto, there sits an automotive gem unlike any other: a BMW dealership frozen in time.
The exact details of how this came to be arenÔÇÖt clear, but according to pieced-together details on the MaxBimmer forum, the owner (allegedly named Helmut) had his license to sell BMWs revoked in 1988. Since then, the dealership has sat, although not entirely abandoned. Early posts indicate several old 3 Series models were once on display, but they have reportedly been sold over the years.
In fact, the owner appears to check in on his eerie time capsule quite often, driving an equally mysterious black E28 (1981-88) BMW 5 Series. And while the dealership, ÔÇ£Citation MotorsÔÇØ, is no longer an official BMW store, the cars are for sale. But according to those who have had dealings with the eccentric owner, heÔÇÖs in no hurry to sell, with the the near-new 635csi in the showroom window apparently listed for $75,000.
Peek through the glass and thereÔÇÖs more to be seen, like a silver E28 5 Series, not to mention the ÔÇ£periodÔÇØ dealership design, a poster of the M1 and even a beer stein in a display case. But thatÔÇÖs not all, around back, in the service bays, sit two more 635csi models, a 733i dating from between 1977-84 and a what is either an E21 or a 2002.
A lot of unanswered questions remain about Citation Motors, although perhaps thatÔÇÖs for the best. After all, the mystery behind this abandoned BMW dealership is perhaps just as enticing as the window to the past it provides.
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
