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Vintage Cars
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'30s
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A German version of the British Austin Seven, the
1931 DA/4 was the European counterpart
of the Ford Model T.
The
1933 303 was BMW's first 6 cylinder model and the first to use the
"kidney" style grille.
The
1934 315/1 roadster had a racy appearance with clean
lines and deep
cutaway doors. Beginning in
1935, the 315 advanced to become the undisputed champion in the 1.5-liter
sports car category.
In the
328 Roadster, BMW produced a car which
became a legend of sports car and racing history. Nominated for Car of the
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'40s
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No cars were built
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'50s
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Big and sturdy machines, the
500 series cars were BMW's mainstay from 1951 up until 1964. They were nicknamed
Baroque Angels because their flowing lines reminded people of the carved wooden figures of the Baroque period.
The
design model for the new Z8, the BMW 507 had its debut at the 1955 Frankfurt
Motor Show. The
beautiful light alloy bodywork was attached to a strong frame, and the engine was the then new
aluminum 160 hp V8. Only 252 507's were ever built.
Nicknamed the "rolling egg", the
Isetta was designed at a time when cheap, short distance transportation was needed. The
car had a one-cylinder BMW motorcycle engine with a 4-speed transmission.
The
BMW 600 was intended as an enlarged Isetta three-wheeler
with more power and a more conventional four-wheel configuration. The 600
had the 582 cc twin engine from the R67 motorcycle. Top speed was 64 mph.
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'60s
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The
New Class was a turning point in
BMW's history.
The
1500 was the first BMW four-cylinder. Launched in 1963, the 1800 had a 90 hp engine. Some variations of the 1800 were the 1800 TI and the 1800 TI/SA.
In 1964, a
1600 model replaced the 1500. Other models included the 1600-2 and the 1600 TI. The
2000 and 2000 TI began production in January 1966.
The evolution was complete with the
2002. The most remarkable example is the
2002 Turbo.
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