The Art of BMW by Peter Gantriis

The Art of BMW by Peter Gantriis

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From the first IR32 produced in 1923, and designed by Max Friz, this book follows the popular BMW machines. From the 1930's to post-war success - where BMW had no plans, drawings, blueprints, equipment, and only a ruined, bombed factory in 1948 - yet the next year had produced 92,000 of the 250 cc R24, it chronicles the success of BMW motorcycles.

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The Art of BMW by Peter Gantriis

BMW began its life in aero-engineering--as anyone whos ever ridden one of its motorcycles might guess. These are bikes as close to airborne as any get. And whats more, fifty percent of all the motorcycles BMW has manufactured are still flying down the worlds roads. These are the best, and in this book, the best of the best get their due, with brilliant, full-color photographs of BMWs classic models and detailed descriptions of their features, all located within the context of a concise history of this legendary marque. From the first of BMWs bikes, the R32, through the models that catapulted the company out of the ruins of World War II, to the latest bikes with the revamped opposed-twin-cylinder boxer engines that brought BMW its first fame--these are the bikes that made history, and, better yet, gave the most demanding riders a taste for flight.
Peter Gantriis is founder and president of RPM Research, LLC, a market research and consulting firm that works with the worlds leading automotive and powersports manufacturers. Peter has an MBA from the University of Minnesota and is an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast. He lives near St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and three children. When hes not using his free time writing for Motorbooks, Peter enjoys boating, skiing, and investing in slow racehorses. Official Website: www.motorcyclemarketresearch.comOn Twitter: @rpm_researchPeter Gantriis (Mahtomedi, MN) is founder and president of RPM Research, LLC, a market research and consulting firm that works with the world s leading automotive and powersports manufacturers. He is an avid motorcyclist and lives in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Henry Von Wartenberg (Tigre, Argentina) is a freelance photographer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose work has appeared in many books and magazines, such as National Geographic Adventures. Fred Jakobs is responsible for BMW s motorcycle heritage collection and archives at BMW Mobile Tradition.Peter Gantriis (Mahtomedi, MN) is founder and president of RPM Research, LLC, a market research and consulting firm that works with the world s leading automotive and powersports manufacturers. He is an avid motorcyclist and lives in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Henry Von Wartenberg (Tigre, Argentina) is a freelance photographer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose work has appeared in many books and magazines, such as National Geographic Adventures. Fred Jakobs is responsible for BMW s motorcycle heritage collection and archives at BMW Mobile Tradition.
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ISBN 13 9780760333150
ISBN 10 0760333157
Title The Art of BMW
Author Peter Gantriis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published 2008-09-01
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.