Whenever we see a fashion brand “collaborating” with an automaker, we approach it with a healthy bit of skepticism. We know to usually expect something like a vinyl wrap, a photoshoot, and maybe a hoodie. But, Ronnie Fieg has never played it that way.
The Kith founder is a legitimate BMW obsessive, and his brand’s partnership with Munich is now four chapters deep. For Kith’s 15th anniversary, he’s gone further than ever, commissioning two full one-of-one restorations, a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi and a 1987 BMW M6.
A Color Story, Four Chapters Deep
Every Kith x BMW chapter has been anchored to a paint code from the brand’s archive. First came the E30 M3’s Cinnabar Red, then the Kith-developed Vitality Green, then Techno Violet.
And now Chapter four belongs to Inka Orange. Introduced in 1971 on the 02 Series as a high-visibility color for lousy weather, it accidentally became the defining shade of BMW’s early-’70s transformation into a performance brand.
Unfortunately, the color then quietly vanished from the palette, and that’s exactly why collectors treat it like gospel to this day.
Stripped to Bare Metal, Rebuilt From Munich’s Parts Bin
The 3.0 CSi is the car most closely tied to Inka Orange in period, so Fieg started there. The E9 underwent a complete frame-off restoration, with the body taken down to bare metal, KTL-treated, and repainted.
The car was rebuilt with original components sourced directly from BMW’s archives. This includes the M30 Big Six, its transmission, rear axle, suspension, and even the brakes. Inside the car, caramel leather carries an embossed Kith monogram, set against fully restored gauges and wood trim.
The Only Orange Sharknose in Existence
When E9 production wrapped in 1975, the E24 6 Series picked up the grand touring baton, so pairing the CSi with its direct descendant does make historical sense here. But, there is a wrinkle here that BMW enthusiasts will be quick to point out. The brand never actually offered Inka Orange on the E24, meaning Fieg’s 1987 M6 wears a color that never left the factory floor.
The M6 got the full rotisserie treatment, rebuilt around its S38 inline-six, Getrag 5-speed manual, original differential, suspension, brakes, and OEM BBS Style 5 wheels. It’s the same caramel leather, same monogram, and the same obsessive standard across the board.
Of course, neither car exists to be sold (we’re sure they’d command a small fortune). They’re the design blueprint for the entire Kith for BMW 2026 apparel collection.
Spec Sheet
Models: 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi (E9) / 1987 BMW M6 (E24)
Paint: Inka Orange (introduced 1971, 02 Series)
Engine (3.0 CSi): M30 “Big Six” inline-six, archive-sourced
Engine (M6): S38 inline-six
Transmission (M6): Getrag 5-speed manual
Wheels (M6): OEM BBS Style 5
Interior: Caramel leather with embossed Kith monogram
Restoration: Frame-off (CSi) / Rotisserie (M6), both stripped to bare metal
Production: One-of-one each
Pricing & Availability
The cars themselves aren’t for sale, but the Kith for BMW 2026 collection they inspired launches globally on Monday, August 17 at 11 AM in store, online, and on the Kith App.
Recap
1972 BMW 3.0 CSi & 1987 BMW M6 by Kith
For Kith’s 15th anniversary, Ronnie Fieg and BMW built a pair of one-of-one Inka Orange restorations, including an M6 finished in a color the factory never offered on it.
