
- 128 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
A glorious exploration of BMW, one of the greatest car brands of all time, with dynamic photography and lively text that explains why people love them.Known as 'the ultimate driving machine', BMW is one of the world's most prestigious car brands. Renowned for their smooth handling, precision engineering and sleek looks, BMWs pair driving comfort with powerful engines. Originally formed during the first world war, the company reached new heights of popularity in the 1960s and is still going strong today.This captivating book outlines all the most iconic BMW models, from their first car, the Dixi of 1927, to today's high-performance models, including the beautiful 1955 507 roadster, the instantly recognisable 2002 from the 1960s, and the iconic E30 M3, first manufactured in the mid-1980s. Each evocative vintage photograph is accompanied by insightful explanation.The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they're a BMW owner or just aspire to be, this beautifully illustrated book conveys perfectly the joys of this classic brand.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 01. The BMW Image
- 02. Modest Beginnings
- 03. A Brilliant Car Designer
- 04. Reinventing Beauty
- 05. Cute BMW
- 06. The 1 Series
- 07. The 2 Series
- 08. The 3 Series
- 09. The 4 Series
- 10. The 5 Series
- 11. The 6 Series
- 12. The 7 Series
- 13. The 8 Series
- 14. The X Series
- 15. The I
- 16. The M
- 17. The Z
- 18. The Custom
- 19. The Ultimate Driving Machine
- 20. Go Compare
- 21. Polizei BMW
- 22. Body Building
- 23. Hold That Road …
- 24. BMW Ads
- 25. Breakdown BMW
- 26. Abandoned BMW
- 27. The Designers
- 28. Art Car
- 29. The Iconic Logo
- 30. Those Kidneys
- 31. The Front End
- 32. The Kinky Side
- 33. The Rear End
- 34. From the Top
- 35. The Cockpit
- 36. Convertible Cool
- 37. Back Seat Driver
- 38. Clean Lines
- 39. The Wheels
- 40. Homage to Speed
- 41. The Idrive
- 42. The Colour
- 43. The Engines
- 44. Ski BMW
- 45. Bimmer Specials
- 46. Racing and Rallying BMW
- 47. BMW in America
- 48. Headquarters Munich
- 49. The BMW Museum
- 50. Should you Buy One … or Two?
- About the Author
- Acknowledgements
- Index
- Copyright