BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion [Paperback]

Jeremy Walton (Author)

Book Description

Series: BMW | Publication Date: May 2003

BMW 6 Series Enthusiasts finally have their wish with the release of the "BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion," written by the well-known automotive journalist and former sedan racer Jeremy Walton. The author traces the development of the BMW 6 Series (manufactured from 1976-1989), along with its sales and racing history in both Europe and the U.S., in this extremely detailed and readable volume.

The "BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion" coverage includes:
-Insider information on the development of the 6 Series and its engine
-Official factory performance figures and specifications for each year of 6 Series production
-Beautiful Sixer photos from BMW's official archives, the author's collection, and well-known BMW racing photographers such as Klaus Schnitzer
-Official sales records for both European and US models
-The most comprehensive Sixer racing history available
-Tips on purchasing, ownership and restoration of 6 Series BMWs The "BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion" is a must for all 6 Series owners who are interested in the history and evolution of the big, beautiful Bimmer, the car that seduced so many enthusiasts in the 1970's and 1980's and continues to win hearts across the globe.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeremy Walton is a recognized authority on BMW history. Much of his work and research has been used by BMW for their Mobile Tradition series of books. He has also written the most authoritative book on BMW racing history available to date, "Unbeatable BMW." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837601932
• ISBN-13: 978-0837601939
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,254,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CV-Jeremy David Walton, July 4 1946-2010


Freelance writer and author, Writer's Digest "Honorable Mention' in 2007 USA competition contested by 15,000 entries. Previous winner of non-fiction writing awards in the USA, 1998-1999-2000.
Following garage employment and a mercifully short spell washing cows' bottoms, former NUJ-Trained sub editor Walton created a freelance automotive consultancy and writing business in 1978. Contributed to national newspapers, consumer magazines and has had 35 non-fiction books commercially published [see www.jwarthog.com or enter Jeremy Walton on Amazon].
Loyal audience built in USA with 1996-2010 motoring columns and features. Co-wrote two UK sport-business titles with Palgrave Macmillan, the last published in 2001.
Completed a contracted Gerry Marshall biography for April 2010 publication and compiled an autobiography published March 2009.
Has also competed in motorsports UK and overseas with some national success, completed high profile economy run UK 2009 for Ford in a Focus RS.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 6 Series BMWs, May 25, 2000

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"sgoodno" - See all my reviews

This review is from: BMW 6 Series: Enthusiast's Companion (Bmw Series) (Hardcover)

Great non-technical reference book on the 6 series history and development including racing history for the US and Europe, Performance, and production figures and specifications for each year. Also, Insider's tips on 6 series purchase, ownership and restoration. It won't help you fix your leaky PS reservoir but it will give you an appreciation of the 6 Series history. Also contains discussions of the 6's predecessors like the 2002, M1 and 3.0 CSL/I. Highly recommended book for 6 series enthusiasts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, August 20, 2001

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Flip Wauters (Delft Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BMW 6 Series: Enthusiast's Companion (Bmw Series) (Hardcover)

Given the fact that this is the only book available (to my knowledge) on the great BMW E24 6 series, it is a must for fans. Apart from that, there is heaps of info on all the different models and on BMW history. Jeremy Walton has certainly his share of research. There are just a few things that I would like to have read about/improved, but these things are just minor things. Some topics are not covered in chronological order, which makes it a bit confusing. The good things about this book is that is covers cars manufactured for both the American market as well as the European market (although I get the impression that mr. Walton focusses more on the English market), so it is a good read both sides of the atlantic. Bearing that in mind, most numbers are given in American and European units. Good stuff!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The only BMW 6 series book worrth buying., July 17, 2006

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Mark D. Mello "mm6175mm02915" (Providence, RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion (Paperback)

This book is the most up to date one on the market. The only problem is that it tends to focus on alot of the european models. The BMW Buyers Guide from Fred Larimer is more useful on US models.