Cars AhBoon | 25 Jan 2007 03:14 pm
The Story of BMW
BMW (Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. BMW is the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands, and formerly, Rover. The company’s tagline in English is currently “The Ultimate Driving Machine”. The original German slogan is “Freude am Fahren”, which translates to “Joy in Driving” in English.
Founded 1913 by Karl Friedrich Rapp, originally as an aircraft engine manufacturer. Then in 1923 BMW built its first model motorcycle, the R32. BMW bought the Dixi Company in 1928, and this became the company’s first car, the BMW 3/15. By 1933 BMW were producing cars that could be called truly theirs, offering steadily more advanced I6 sports and saloons (sedans).
Here are some of the classic BMW that we rarely seen on the road.
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These Isetta was one of the more successful microcars produced in the post-WWII years, its egg shape and bubble-like windows it became known as a bubble car.
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Pic source: [Meganame]
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on 26 Jan 2007 at 5:29 am 1.Rev. Qelqoth said …
These are indeed vehicles for the discerning monacle bearing pipe smoker.
on 08 Nov 2007 at 7:50 am 2.Rev. Qelqoth said …
:)