{"product_id":"bmw-cars-1945-to-2013-m3-complete-story-2-book-set","title":"BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 \u0026 M3 Complete Story 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 Complementing the historical content, technical specifications, ongoing production changes and build figures are included for completeness, making this the ideal reference work for model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\u003eFew cars in recent years have inspired such devotion among enthusiasts as the BMW M3. Now entering its fifth generation, BMW's compact performance car is recognized world-wide as the benchmark of its type. \u003ci\u003eBMW M3 - The Complete Story\u003c\/i\u003e looks in detail at the first four generations of the M3. For all fans of the BMW M3, this book provides essential background. It is packed with facts and details that make the M3 legend come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50797612564760,"sku":"KIT9781836440031\/9781847977724","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818364400319781847977724.jpg?v=1772264286","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/bmw-cars-1945-to-2013-m3-complete-story-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}