BMW’s Bavarian blue and white propeller logo harks back to its early twentieth-century roots as an aircraft engine manufacturer. How this venerable company weathered two world wars, moved from aircraft to motorcycles and, finally, to the cars that would provide its greatest glory is the remarkable story recounted in this book. With unique access to BMW’s factories and archives, author Graham Robson gives readers an inside look at how the great German automaker works and how its methods have evolved over the decades. Visiting factories throughout Germany and in the United States he offers readers a rare, behind the scenes, nuts-and-bolts account of how BMW produces its famed models. Illustrated with rare photographs from BMW’s own archives, this book constitutes an unprecedented tour of the history and culture of one of the world’s great automakers.
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“A treasure trove of images and information to any BMW fan, this is a worthy book for the shelf.” – Mark J. McCourt, Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car
“This is a wonderful book that any collector should have.” – Michael Mitchell, The Roadster, Sandlapper BMW CCA Chapter
“If you’ve ever had an interest of where it all started? I highly recommend this book. The pictures in this book are truly remarkable and worth the cost alone.” - Anthoney Casler
“A treasure trove of images and information to any BMW fan, this is a worthy book for the shelf.” – Mark J. McCourt, Hemmings Sports and Exotic Car
“Author Graham Robson deserves praise for gathering together such a fine collection of historic BMW photography…” - Classic Car Mart
“For me, it’s the early factory pictures that are of the most interest – there’s something magical about a line of brand-new 2002 Turbos.” - Classics Monthly
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With unique access to the great German automaker’s factories and archives, author Graham Robson gives readers an inside look at how BMW builds its cars and motorcycles and how it has evolved over nearly a century of production. Visiting factories throughout Germany and in the United States he offers readers a rare, behind the scenes, nuts-and-bolts account of how BMW’s famed models are produced. Illustrated with rare photographs from BMW’s own archives, this book constitutes an unprecedented tour of the history and culture of one of the world’s great automakers.
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This book is not just a picture book, although the photos in are very good. It is also a nice light reading history of the BMW company, from its origins to present day. The book is very easy light reading, and the photographs are well printed, very interesting, and often very rare.
If you're looking for an in-depth history book, this probably isn't it. But it is a great coffee table book and also makes a nice gift for the BMW enthusiast in your life. I have my own copy and have given copies as gifts. Everyone seems to enjoy it as much as I do.
If you're looking for an in-depth history book, this probably isn't it. But it is a great coffee table book and also makes a nice gift for the BMW enthusiast in your life. I have my own copy and have given copies as gifts. Everyone seems to enjoy it as much as I do.
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This book is a comprehensive review of BMW operations right from the beginning. That the company survived the post WW2 Germany economy is an accomplishment in itself. Great photos, too! I recommend this book for those interested in the history of the BMW product.
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The author has problems in writing clear American English and has no capacity for explaining clearly the historical flow of entities leading to the present day BMW organization. Over used wording such as "of course" detracts from what the author is trying to explain. Phrases like " ... Dixi (whose buildings were, of course, quite un-damaged)..." reflect a conclusion not supported, i.e., it is not obvious why the buildings were not damaged. Also overused is "therefore" which the author has a tendency to apply in non-relationship situations. The author provides mile and km figures together but fails to define purely British English terms such a bonnet.He also uses "machine" to refer to either an automobile or to a machine used in the production of an automobile. No mention is made that BMW has the worlds first "green" automotive paint shop utilizing recycled landfill methane gas to power the ovens in its paint shop. Nothing is said of BMW's pioneering work on hydrogen engines or of the Mini electric. The book provides no model specifications and production information and excludes the modern manufacture of motorcycles, although it includes the motorcycle portion (through to the R39) of the company's history. The book's best features are the photographs included: these alone are worth the price. The reader is advised to seek other sources in order to gain an understanding of BMW not-so-complex beginnings.
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very nice photography of manufacturing plants
Very nice photography of the BMW manufacturing plants and buildings. Also interesting history of the company.
Published 23 months ago by Manuel "Moe" G
interesting
Makes a good gift for a BMW fan. Or for the engineer type. Just look at the cover.
Published on February 28, 2009 by Slasher
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