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Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary

Kith teams up with BMW for a fourth collaboration, with Ronnie Fieg personally overseeing the restoration of two one-off cars — a 1972 3.0 CSi and a 1987 M6 E24 — both finished in the original Inka Orange. The full collection drops worldwide on August 17.

Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary

Most brands mark an anniversary with a jacket or a sneaker. Ronnie Fieg decided to restore two cars instead. This marks Kith's fourth collaboration with BMW, and by far its most ambitious — two individually restored one-off vehicles, a 1972 3.0 CSi and a 1987 M6 E24, both finished in Inka Orange, the high-visibility shade BMW introduced back in 1971.

Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary
Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary

The 3.0 CSi underwent a full frame-off restoration, with parts sourced directly from BMW's archives. The M30 Big Six engine and suspension were rebuilt, the wood-trim interior restored, and the cabin reupholstered in caramel leather with an all-over Kith monogram stitched throughout. The M6 E24 got the rotisserie treatment, retaining its original S38 inline-six engine, Getrag five-speed manual transmission, and factory BBS Style 5 wheels, with a matching caramel leather interior and monogram detailing to tie the two cars together.

Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary
Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary

Putting these two cars, spanning 15 years of BMW design, side by side is a fitting way to visualize Kith's own timeline: one car carries the GT pedigree of the '70s, the other bridges into the performance-focused '80s, and the two are stitched together by a single shared color. Both one-offs also serve as the design foundation for the entire Kith for BMW 2026 apparel and accessories collection — meaning the lines and tones you'll see on the clothing largely trace back to these two builds.

Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary
Ronnie Fieg Restores Two One-Off BMWs to Mark Kith's 15th Anniversary

Kith for BMW 2026 launches globally on August 17, 2026 at 11am EST, with simultaneous availability at Kith retail locations, on the brand's website, and via the Kith App, going live across New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo time zones at once. No details on individual apparel pieces or pricing have been shared yet.

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