{"product_id":"bmw-cars-1945-to-2013-m-50-years-of-the-ultimate-driving-machines-2-book-set","title":"BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 \u0026 M 50 Years of the Ultimate Driving Machines 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfusely illustrated throughout, a worthy addition to the \u003cstrong\u003eVeloce Pictorial History series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each \u003cstrong\u003eBMW model (1945-2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e has been painstakingly researched detailing body derivatives, production changes, technical information and hundreds of period photos and diagrams, plus how the ever-changing advertising was used to promote each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive pictorial history of BMW cars covering the postwar models right through to 2013, when electric and hybrid models started to make an appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed text covers all model ranges, and includes full specs, colour variations and styling details. Illustrations include original line drawings, black \u0026amp; white plus colour period photos, and interior detail. Sports derivatives, limited editions, vans, estates and coupes are included, along with a section on motorsport achievements and TV\/Movie appearances. Contemporary factory advertising slogans are also featured throughout. Complementing the historical content, technical specifications, ongoing production changes and build figures are included for completeness, making this the ideal reference work for model identification and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis title is one of several that Trevor has written for Veloce's hugely successful A Pictorial History series, and is a bookshelf-must for anyone interested in a slice of BMW motoring heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarly beginnings: Pre-war cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePost war saloons 1945-1955: 321, 326, 327 \u0026amp; 340\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1952-1959 501, 503 \u0026amp; 507\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1950s\/60s Microcars and 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew Class from 1962, saloons, coupes \u0026amp; 3200 CS (incl. 2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1966-1977 02-Series (1502, 1602 \u0026amp; 2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1968-1977 2500 \u0026amp; 2800 (E3 \u0026amp; E9) Saloon \u0026amp; Coupes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1972-1988 5-Series (E12 \u0026amp; E28)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1975-1994 3-Series (E21 \u0026amp; E30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1976-1999 6-, 7- \u0026amp; 8-Series (E24, E23, E32 \u0026amp; E31)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 1978-1981 mid-engined M1 (E26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe later 1987-2003 5-Series (E34 \u0026amp; E39)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZ1, Z3, Z4 \u0026amp; Z8 (1989-2008) roadster and coupes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1990-2006 3-Series (E36 \u0026amp; E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1994-2015 7-Series (E38 \u0026amp; E65\/6, then F01\/02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew century SUVs: X5, X3, X6 \u0026amp; X1 (E53, E83, E70, E71 \u0026amp; E84)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2003-2010 5-Series \u0026amp; 6-Series (E60\/61 \u0026amp; E63\/64)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 2004-2013 Compacts: 1- \u0026amp; 3-series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe future's electric (i3 \u0026amp; i8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAppendix 1. E-Series model designations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAppendix 2. Key achievements in motor sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAppendix 3. Main BMW TV \u0026amp; movie appearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBMW M-Series\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the 50th anniversary of these legendary German performance cars, detailing both its production and motorsport stories with expert commentary and fascinating photography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBMW launched the \u003cb\u003eMotorsport, or “M”\u003c\/b\u003e, division in 1972 to formally support its growing and successful racing program. Wisely, BMW leveraged that racing credibility to create \u003cb\u003elimited-edition, high-performance production cars\u003c\/b\u003e, the first being the M1 supercar of 1978. Tested and tuned at a dedicated facility located at the legendary Nürburgring, BMW’s M cars are \u003cb\u003etrue “driver’s cars”\u003c\/b\u003e focused first and foremost on handling and performance. Still, they are docile enough when not driven aggressively to serve as comfortable high-end daily drivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the late 1980s, the range of M models has broadened considerably and now includes \u003cb\u003ecoupes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econvertibles\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esedans\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eM2\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eM3\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eM4\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eM5\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eM8\u003c\/b\u003e flavors along with high-performance \u003cb\u003eX-series M SUVs\u003c\/b\u003e. Early M cars like the M1 and late 1980s M3 and M6 are now desirable collector cars welcomed at top collector auctions and commanding premium prices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith decades of racing and production success and, literally, no signs of slowing down, BMW’s M cars hurtle full speed to their 50th anniversary in 2022. \u003ci\u003eBMW M \u003c\/i\u003eoffers \u003cb\u003ethe history no Bimmer fan will want to be without\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50797612499224,"sku":"KIT9781836440031\/9780760368480","price":57.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818364400319780760368480.jpg?v=1772254211","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/bmw-cars-1945-to-2013-m-50-years-of-the-ultimate-driving-machines-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}