Book - BMW

As this sumptuously illustrated book attests, BMW's reputation for quality goes back to the earliest vehicle manufactured under the sign of the white and blue propeller in the early 1930s. Cars like the prewar 328, the 507 of the mid-1950s, and the M1 of the late 1970s captured many motor racing victories, while the quieter Isetta and the 700 are well remembered for their practicality and economy. More than 60 BMW automobiles are profiled here in brief histories and large color photos (up to 21 x 12 inches), from the Wartburg Motorwagen (produced in 1898 by the company that was to become BMW) to the sporty Z-series roadsters, X-series SUVs, and the 100 series, introduced in 2004.