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The Spirit of BMW
50 Reasons Why We Love Them|
CHF 11.70 |
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| Verlag: | Batsford |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 11.05.2023 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781849948791 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 128 |
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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.
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.
<p>Introduction 6</p><p>01 The BMW Image 12</p><p>02 Modest Beginnings 14</p><p>03 A Brilliant Car Designer 16</p><p>04 Reinventing Beauty 18</p><p>05 Cute BMW 20</p><p>06 The 1 Series 24</p><p>07 The 2 Series 26</p><p>08 The 3 Series 28</p><p>09 The 4 Series 30</p><p>10 The 5 Series 32</p><p>11 The 6 Series 34</p><p>12 The 7 Series 36</p><p>13 The 8 Series 38</p><p>14 The X Series 40</p><p>15 The I 42</p><p>16 The M 44</p><p>17 The Z 46</p><p>18 The Custom 48</p><p>19 The Ultimate Driving Machine 50</p><p>20 Go Compare 52</p><p>21 Polizei BMW 54</p><p>22 Body Building 56</p><p>23 Hold That Road 58</p><p>24 BMW Types 62</p><p>25 Breakdown BMW 64</p><p>26 Abandoned BMW 66</p><p>27 The Designers 68</p><p>28 Art Car 72</p><p>29 The Iconic Logo 74</p><p>30 Those Kidneys 76</p><p>31 The Front End 78</p><p>32 The Kinky Side 80</p><p>33 The Rear End 82</p><p>34 From the Top 84</p><p>35 The Cockpit 86</p><p>36 Convertible Cool 90</p><p>37 Back Seat Driver 92</p><p>38 Clean Lines 94</p><p>39 The Wheels 96</p><p>40 Homage to Speed 98</p><p>41 The iDrive 100</p><p>42 The Colour 102</p><p>43 The Engines 106</p><p>44 Ski BMW 110</p><p>45 Bimmer Specials 112</p><p>46 Racing and Rallying BMW 114</p><p>47 BMW in America 116</p><p>48 Headquarters Munich 118</p><p>49 The BMW Museum 120</p><p>50 Should You Buy One … Or Two? 124</p><p>About the Author 126</p><p>Acknowledgements 126</p><p>Index 127</p><p> </p>
Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer. He lives in London and East Kent and has been a BMW enthusiast ever since he took delivery of an orange 2002ii in 1976. He has since owned five more BMWs. His favourite is the fourth-generation E39 530d Touring designed by Joji Nagashima.
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