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  BMW X5 (2000 - 2007) (Classics Reviews)
  Developed while BMW owned Land Rover, most pundits thought the X5 was merely just a Range Rover in a different suit. The truth is actually quite different - the German was based on Munich's four-wheel drive 5-series. In fact, it was probably the Range Rover that benefited the from BMW's
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  BMW Z1 (1988 - 1991) (Classics Reviews)
  The Z1 was originally shown in concept form at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, and many people assumed that such an unusual-looking roadster would never make it into production. But it was - and keyed-up by huge demand from buyers, BMW decided to rush the Z1 into production. Today it's
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  BMW M5 (1988 - 1995) (Classics Reviews)
  Brilliant super-saloon with excellent handling, strong performance, awesome soundtrack and communicative steering
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  BMW M3 (1986 - 1990) (Classics Reviews)
  Touring cars and rallying have produced some of the finest road cars ever built - if you were to take a roll call of the 50 most desirable classics, a great number of them will have been designed to win races. The original BMW M3 is generally regarded to be the best fast saloon of its era
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  BMW M635CSi (1985 - 1989) (Classics Reviews)
  The standard BMW 635CSi was a very impressive sports coupe, with effortless and quick autobahn cruising on the menu. But it wasn't the ultimate 6-Series. That came six years into its production run. Thanks to some inspired thinking from the Munich product planners, the M635CSi was created
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  BMW M5 (1984 - 1987) (Classics Reviews)
  The E28 generation BMW M5 was a far more hardcore effort than the previous M535 E12-generation car. It's not that the old one was deficient, but the 1984 car was in a completely different league, both in terms of performance, and exclusivity. For the first 'proper' M5, the six-cylinder 24
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  BMW M1 (1979 - 1981) (Classics Reviews)
  We've got used to the M-Division cars being rather good saloons, roadsters and coupes based closely on mass-produced BMWs - but back in 1978, when the M1 filtered onto the motor show circuit, this was something very special indeed. And not only because it was BMW's first attempt at a mid-engined
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  BMW M535i (1979 - 1981) (Classics Reviews)
  The M535i was the first truly quick 5-Series saloon, unashamedly designed to appeal to well-heeled boy racers who needed room for for and a maximum speed of more than 140mph. Although it wasn't strictly an M5, the BMW Motorsport division’s first sporting 5-Series was a template
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  BMW 3.0CSL (1972 - 1975) (Classics Reviews)
  As homologation specials go, the BMW CSL is perhaps up there with the greatest - and although it wasn't sold as a 911 2.7RS rival when new, it's certainly emerged as one subsequently. Featuring lightweight aluminium body panels, a stripped out interior and plexiglasss side windows, the CSL
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  BMW 2002 (1971 - 1975) (Classics Reviews)
  Easy to work on, solid, high quality components, great fun to drive
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  BMW 700 (1959 - 1965) (Classics Reviews)
  The 700 was perhaps the most important car in BMW’s history, and it almost certainly the one that saved the company. The BMW 700 may have been based upon the quirky 600 bubblecar, but elegant Michelotti styling and an uprated engine resulted in a more grown-up budget car that looked good
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  BMW 600 (1958 - 1959) (Classics Reviews)
  The BMW 600 was a logical upward extension of the Isetta 250 and 300, and was designed to retain BMW buyers who’d grown out of their original bubblecars. The front-opening door remained in place, but the new car was larger, with an extra side door for rear seat passengers, a more powerful
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  BMW 507 (1956 - 1959) (Classics Reviews)
  The 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show was a busy event for BMW where it managed to unveil a family of three cars, all based upon the same platform. The first was a limousine, which never made it into production and the other two were sports cars designed by Albrecht von
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  MINI (BMW) One (2001 - 2007) (Classics Reviews)
  During the dissolution of the former Rover Group, BMW allegedly cherry-picked the best bits and keeping the iconic Mini brand for itself. The rest, as they say, is history as the BMW new range of small MINI-badged cars sold like hot cakes. Much of the development of the car was carried
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  BMW 3-Series (1991 - 1998) (Classics Reviews)
  The BMW 3-Series E36-generation was the defining compact executive car during the 1990s - with the Audi 80/A4 and Mercedes-Benz 190/C-Class someway behind in terms of popularity and desirability. Considering it was a complete refresh - visually - of the outgoing model, aping the larger 5-Series
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  BMW 8-Series (1989 - 1999) (Classics Reviews)
  The BMW 850i was launched at the end of the 1980s, promising a high-technology and super-efficient push into the 1990s. It was powered by the new V12 that had first seen the light of day in the 7-Series, helping establish BMW at the top of the automotive tree. It was considerably more expensive
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  BMW 5-Series (1988 - 1996) (Classics Reviews)
  BMW’s 5-Series was a quantum leap over its conservatively styled predecessor. Although the same basic engines and suspension systems were carried over, they had been considerably refined, adding to the car’s ‘ultimate driving machine’ reputation. Sweet-sixes were always
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  BMW 7-Series (1986 - 1994) (Classics Reviews)
  The second generation BMW 7-Series arrived on the scene at the same time as the Jaguar XJ40 and the inevitable comparisons were made. Most tests concluded that the BMW outshone the Jaguar in terms of quality and engine refinement, but the Jaguar more than made up for these deficiencies
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  BMW 3-Series (1982 - 1990) (Classics Reviews)
  A massively important car for BMW – and an enduring success today. The E30 generation cemented BMW as the market leader in the medium sector, and although it looked little different from its predecessor, thanks to understated styling by Claus Luthe, it was far more convincingly engineered
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  BMW 5-Series (1981 - 1988) (Classics Reviews)
  Good value, comfortable and - sometimes - pacey 1980s executive saloon, with many modern car features, such as ABS and variable servicing