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1934 BMW 315-1 – Exterior and Interior – BMW Museum München 2022

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In the early 1930s, BMW was still defining what a “sporting” BMW should be. The 1934 BMW 315-1 was not conceived as a luxury car or a mass-market vehicle, but as a lightweight, technically focused roadster intended to demonstrate the company’s growing confidence in performance engineering. Compact, purposeful, and relatively affordable, it marked an important […]

1956 BMW 507 – Exterior and Interior – BMW Museum München 2022

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In 1956, BMW attempted something bold: a hand-built V8 roadster aimed directly at the American market. The BMW 507 was elegant, technically refined, and expensive to produce. It would become one of the most admired BMWs ever built—though not for the reasons originally intended. Technical Details: The 1956 BMW 507 was powered by a front-mounted […]

1939 BMW 335 – BMW Museum München 2022

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Rather than chasing outright sportiness, BMW’s largest pre-war passenger car was conceived to demonstrate technical maturity and mechanical authority. The 1939 BMW 335 stood at the top of the company’s civilian range, intended for customers who required space, torque, and composure at speed rather than agility. It was BMW’s answer to the established six- and […]

1966 BMW 1600-2 – BMW Museum München 2022

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In 1966, BMW introduced a compact two-door sedan that would redefine the brand’s future. The BMW 1600-2 combined the engineering principles of the Neue Klasse with a lighter, sportier body. It was a concise statement of what BMW would become: dynamic, driver-focused, and technically precise. Technical Details: The 1966 BMW 1600-2 was powered by a […]

1939 BMW 328 Touring Coupé – BMW Museum München 2022

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Built in Eisenach, the BMW 328 helped shape BMW’s sporting identity. It combined competitive success with advanced engineering and influenced the brand’s reputation for combining driving dynamics with technical sophistication. Technical Details: The BMW 328 was conceived as a focused sports car and represented a major technical leap for BMW in the late 1930s. Its […]

1968 BMW 2002 TI – BMW Museum München 2022

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In 1968, BMW offered a compact sedan that could outrun many larger six-cylinder rivals while carrying four adults in comfort. The BMW 2002 TI combined a lightweight body with a high-revving 2.0-liter engine and twin carburetors, setting a benchmark for the modern sports sedan. Its formula would shape BMW’s identity for decades. Technical Details: The […]

1936 BMW 328 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – BMW Museum München 2022

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From early on, the BMW 328 became a popular basis for conversions. Owners and engineers replaced steel panels with lighter components, fitted full aluminum bodies, or even transplanted BMW 328 engines into bespoke racing chassis. This adaptability contributed to its enduring presence in motorsport history. Technical Details: From a technical perspective, the BMW 328 was […]

1955 BMW Isetta 250 – Exterior and Interior – BMW Museum 2022

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A single front door, a motorcycle engine, and room for two—few cars illustrate postwar European ingenuity as clearly as the 1955 BMW Isetta 250. At a time when large luxury saloons were struggling to find buyers, this compact microcar became BMW’s unexpected lifeline. Small in size but significant in impact, the Isetta reshaped the company’s […]
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