The Spirit of BMW by Vaughan Grylls

The Spirit of BMW by Vaughan Grylls

A glorious exploration of BMW, one of the greatest car brands of all time, with dynamic photography and lively text that explains why people love them. Known as 'the ultimate driving machine', BMW is one of the world's most prestigious car brands. Renowned for their smooth handling, precision engineering and sleek looks, BMWs pair driving comfort with powerful engines. Originally formed during the first world war, the company reached new heights of popularity in the 1960s and is still going strong today. This captivating book outlines all the most iconic BMW models, from their first car, the Dixi of 1927, to today's high-performance models, including the beautiful 1955 507 roadster, the instantly recognisable 2002 from the 1960s, and the iconic E30 M3, first manufactured in the mid-1980s. Each evocative vintage photograph is accompanied by insightful explanation. The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they're a BMW owner or just aspire to be, this beautifully illustrated book conveys perfectly the joys of this classic brand.

‘BMW has created some incredible drivers’ cars, and this book does a good job of giving a whistle-stop tour through themGiven the low price, it’s nicely produced, well written and concise’  Auto Express ‘A bright, well designed and equally enjoyable book [to its sister title]' TKC Magazine

Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer. He lives in London and East Kent and has been a BMW enthusiast ever since he took delivery of an orange 2002ii in 1976. He has since owned five more BMWs. His favourite is the fourth-generation E39 530d Touring designed by Joji Nagashima.

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ISBN 13	9781849948036
ISBN 10	1849948038
Title	The Spirit of BMW
Author	Vaughan Grylls
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Batsford Ltd
Year published	2023-05-25
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.