The sign of the white and blue propeller circle has signified BMW since the 1930s: sporty, dynamic, radiating brilliance, with timeless elegance. The mention of BMW brings to mind legendary cars like the pre-war 328, the 507 from the 1950s, or the M1 of the 1970s. But the name BMW also stands for attempts to lend mobility to a wide class of buyers, for example with the Isetta and the 700. In an historical overview, this book first tells the legendary history of the Bavarian automobile firm and goes back to its beginning, the traces of which are lost in the darkness of the First World War. The revised edition introduces the long series of models in chronological order, from the "Wartburg Motorwagen" of 1898 to the Mini Roadster of 2012, by means of articles and excellent colour photography. AUTHOR: Hartmut Lehbrink's studies of English and German philology took him to Geneva, Munster, and Bonn. He has written numerous contributions for publications including auto motor und sport and ADAC-Motorwelt. Jochen von Osterroth first worked as a cartoonist. In 1971 he joined World News and became a Grand Prix reporter for rally racing, RTL, sid, dpa, and daily newspapers. Rainer W. Schlegelmilch studied photography design in Munich and in 1964 opened a studio for advertising photography. Even during his studies, visits to car races led him to discover his passion for motor sports and fast cars. 400 illustrations
