BMW World - Classic Cars

1930's


	In the 328 Roadster, BMW produced a car which became a legend of sports car and racing history. Among its many accolades, it was nominated for Car of the Century in 1999. Click here for more cars of the 1930's.

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1940's

No cars were built during the war years. Following the war, BMW was prevented from building cars for several years. A full recovery took decades.

The worlds greatest classic car show is held annually in Essen, Germany. Known as the Techno Classic, BMW's main display in 2003 was entitled "7 decades of BMW Cabrios".

1950's


	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. Today, it is one of the most prized BMW collectibles. Click here for more cars of the 1950's.

1960's


	At the Frankfurt, Germany, auto show in September 1961, BMW displayed a prototype of a car it called the "New Class" sedan. The New Class was so good that it would become the blueprint for virtually every production BMW made over the next three decades. Click here for more cars of the 1960's.

1970's


	The 5 Series E12 model was launched in the year of the Summer Olympic Games in Munich with the 520 and 520i 4-door sedans. Click here for more cars of the 1970's.

1980's


	The 3 Series E30 model was launched in 1982. Click here for more cars of the 1980's.