The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car.

It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993.

The M3 cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.

This was also the first platform that BMW introduced their famous Motorsports division 3-series, the BMW M3. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetain from the E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.
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Much speculation surrounded the BMW Motorsport Division in 1976 on the development of a GT race car for homologation in Group 4 and Group 5 racing.

To qualify, BMW had to build at least 400 identical cars in 24 months. The car became known as the “Mid-Engined BMW M1 Project” (E26) and was started in 1976 and completed in 1980.

The Giugiaro-designed M1 was to be assembled by Lamborghini, but Lamborghini’s poor financial situation and assembly delays caused BMW to move assembly to Baur, the German convertible builders.

By the time production resumed, the homologation rules for international Group 5 racing had been changed.
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Between the years of 1978 and 1981, there were 455 BMW M1’s manufactured by BMW Motorsport.

The M1 with its throaty 6 cylinder engine and great styling makes it an easy car to love. However, since the vehicle hasn’t been manufactured since 1981, it makes the car hard to maintain.

This is especially true for the very few individuals in the world who still race them competitively.

As a result, most M1’s still in existence have been retired to museums or private collections although some are still driven.
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Wheelbase:2570 mm 101.18 in

Track front:1410 mm 55.51 in

Track rear:1420 mm 55.90 in

Length:4325 mm 170.27 in

Width:1640 mm 64.56 in
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Those manufacturers that had found a niche in the market place to survive the Great Depression were forced once again to figure out how to stay in business after World War II.

BMW stayed successful with their affordable and efficient bubble car, named the Isetta. They also produced luxury cars such as the 507 and aircraft parts.

In 1959, BMW was on the brink of bankruptcy. Their Isetta vehicle had sold well for a period of time but it was quickly loosing ground to the VW Beetle.

A vehicle that had similar features such as excellent fuel economy and practicality, but offered more room for passengers.
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1974 was the last year BMW exported the limited production 2002 Tii model to the US. The worldwide 2002 Tii Register lists this car as the lowest mileage 2002 Tii in existence. It is probably the best example of this model.

The car has 9,500 original miles on it and retains its original engine, transmission and differential, which have not been removed since their original installation at the factory.

The Tii model featured Kugelfischer-PL04 mechanical fuel injection, Bilstein gas shocks, larger front disc brakes and calipers, wider tires and rims, a special rubberized steering wheel.

A lower final drive gear ratio and a VDO spott clock. Those manufacturers that had found a niche in the market place to survive the Great Depression were forced once again to figure out how to stay in business after World War II.
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This is the automobile that put BMW on the map. A heritage of high performance is its legacy.

This quality German automobile invented the ’sports sedan’ and launched BMW’s reputation as it is known for today. Every BMW built since can trace its roots to the famous 2002.

This 2002 has only 21,000 miles on it and is entirely original.

The owners purchased the automobile from a lovely lady in Buffalo who drove it sparingly and cared for it tenderly. The current owner does the same.
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The BMW 507 roadster was launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW had succeeded in creating one of the most beautiful sports cars of all time.

The car was based on the technology of the 3.2 litre 502 saloon but with the power output increased to 150 bhp.

The 507 was built to a design created by Albrecht Graf Goertz, a colleague of Raymond Loewy.

This sports car, available with three different rear-axle transmission ratios and a range of top speeds between 190 and 220 km/h, worked wonders for the image of Bayerische Motoren Werke.
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For lack of time, two of the three BMW 328 Roadster models scheduled to compete in the 1st Gran Premio Brescia delle Mille Miglia of 1940 had their bodywork built not in Munich, but by coachbuilders Touring of Milan on the basis of BMW designs.

Like the BMW 328 Coupé, this aerodynamically advanced, ultra-lightweight body consisted of a tubular space frame with an aluminium skin.

The team behind the wheel of this car comprised Willy Briem and Uli Richter, who propelled it to an outstanding fifth place overall in the 1940 Mille Miglia and thus played a key role in securing the team prize for BMW.
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The 328 Roadster, developed in 1935/36, is one of the legends of automobile history.

Although only modest facilities were available, the result was a sports car of most attractive appearance that soon dominated the two-litre class.

Modified competition versions won their classes at Le Mans and in the Mille Miglia.

Of the 464 cars that were built, 403 had the standard roadster body, the remaining chassis being used for racing versions or special bodywork ordered by customers.
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