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When contemplating the engineering brilliance and marketing triumph of the BMW 3-Series range, it is difficult to believe that in 1959 BMW was practically bankrupt, on the verge of a bargain basement takeover by Daimler Benz. In 1992, the company produced over half a million cars and by far the most..

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This is the limited slipcased English language edition of this very rare book. The success of the 328 was due to the sum of the parts: ruthless and clever light-weight construction, optimum weight distribution, sound aerodynamics, string and efficient power for the 2 litre class and light easy handl..

Please note the previous owners name has been written on the front end page.Here is a definitive history of the BMW, the famed motorcar from Bayerische Motoren Werke of Germany, whose white and blue emblem has invaded the postwar automotive market throughout the world. Universally acknowledged for i..

It is not unusual to regard BMW as one of the younger companies in the motoring industry, and to imagine they came into being in the 1930's, when their successful range of motor cars were sold in England as Frazer Nash BMW's. The truth is far more spectacular. One branch of the BMW family tree spran..

Archie Frazer-Nash (always with a hyphen) was an enthusiast as early as 1910. In that year he joined H. R. Godfrey to make cyclecars, hence the GN. Some twelve years later they both left their company, Archie to build Frazer Nashes (without a hyphen) and Godfrey later to build HRGs. What they left b..

The AFN story is a long and fascinating one of triumphs, intrigues and disasters which will make absorbing reading for anyone interested in sports cars, the motor trade or the inner workings of the motor industry. Above all, though, it is a story of people and in particular of the three Aldington br..

Please note this example has a gift dedication in the front end pages.Rothmans World Rallying annual books have, since their introduction in 1979, become the leading reference book for this fast-expanding sport. With an emphasis on the events counting towards the world championship, the travelling b..

Please note this example comes with an extra 15-page 'Corrigendum'.The Frazer Nash was a car widely used for motor sporting activities including racing, rallies, hill climbs and mud plugging trials. It was in the main driven by amateurs for enjoyment. The number of cars that were made that never com..

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Lauda vs Prost - Newcomers Senna and Bellof..

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