BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 & M 50 Years of the Ultimate Driving Machines 2 Book Set

BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 & M 50 Years of the Complete Driving Machines - 2 Book Set

This set gives you a complete historical archive of BMW's evolution from a post-war manufacturer to a global performance powerhouse. It's a good fit for collectors and enthusiasts who want to own the definitive records of both the standard lineup and the high-performance M division.

What's in the Set

Book 1: BMW M

Tony Lewin captures the 50-year legacy of the M division, starting from its 1972 inception to support racing programs. You'll see how BMW turned racing credibility into high-performance production cars like the M1 supercar. The book covers the expansion of the range into coupes, convertibles, and sedans, including the high-performance X-series SUVs. It's a deep look at how these cars became coveted collector pieces.

• The 1972 launch of the Motorsport division
• The 1978 M1 supercar history
• Development at the Nürburgring facility
• Evolution of M2, M3, M4, M5, and M8 models
• M-Series performance and handling focus

Book 2: BMW Cars 1945 to 2013

Trevor Alder gives you a massive pictorial history of every BMW model produced between 1945 and 2013. This book covers everything from early post-war saloons to the arrival of electric and hybrid models. You'll find technical specs, production changes, and build figures for every range, including vans, estates, and sports derivatives. It's a massive reference for identifying model authenticity and seeing how advertising shaped the brand.

• Detailed 1945-1955 saloons (321, 326, 327, 340)
• New Class (1962) and 02-Series (1502, 1602, 2002)
• Full 3-Series, 5-Series, and 7-Series history
• Z1, Z3, Z4, and Z8 roadster/coupe details
• X-Series SUV history (X1, X3, X5, X6)
• TV and movie appearances and motorsport achievements

Why Get Them Together

These two books work together to cover the entire spectrum of the brand. While one focuses on the broad history of every model produced since 1945, the other focuses specifically on the high-performance pedigree of the M division. You get the full history of the brand and the specific story of its racing soul in one set.

Who It's For

• BMW collectors and enthusiasts
• Automotive historians
• Owners of M-Series and vintage BMWs
• Fans of the Veloce Pictorial History series