An evolution showing pressure from the Italians by Wallace Wyss - In the past BMW always “held back” from a pure design; that is to say, they would have a daring design but then edge toward practicality; pull back from the brink as it were. … [Read more...]
Interesting Collector Cars For Less Than $50k USD-BMW 2002 tii
April 13, 2017 By 1 Comment
by Mike - BMW 2002 tii Between 1962 and 1977 BMW made their "New Class" sedans and coupes which helped save BMW from financial ruin and set the company on the path of being a major sport sedan maker. The 02 series was made on a shortened … [Read more...]
The BMW 507 – They Should Have Made More
November 30, 2016 By 5 Comments
by Mike - What a guy that Max Hoffman was. He talked BMW into making the beautiful BMW 507 which we see here (photos from the Carmel Concours-on-the-Avenue in August 2016). From 1956 to 1959 BMW only made 252 examples supposedly … [Read more...]
The Isetta – A Brilliant Design By Iso – Produced And Sold Brilliantly By BMW
November 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
by Mike - I love this old BMW Isetta video advertisement. Even though I cannot understand one word because it is in German I get the message loud and clear; the Isetta was a practical and affordable family car. Watch this BMW Isetta … [Read more...]
Isetta – The Big Little Car
April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment
by Mike - The Isetta is known as a BMW but it was designed by Iso (Isetta means little Iso) and licensed to BMW and to VELAM in France and Romi in Brazil in the mid-1950s. It was a successful model for BMW, who produced approximately 161,000 … [Read more...]
BMW Wedge Shaped Race Cars In Florida
March 28, 2013 By 2 Comments
by Mike - There were a few BMW wedge shaped cars at the recent Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. BMW is not known for mid-engine cars but when they make one they do a good job. 1972 BMW Braque Turbo Frenchman Paul Braque became the … [Read more...]
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