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The book titles below contain illustrated copies of original reviews, road tests, reports, vehicle specifications, data and test details of different BMW models exactly as they appeared in the major motoring publications during the 20th Century and are a 'must-have' for all serious BMW enthusiasts.

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BMW 6 & 8 Cylinder Cars 1934-1960 Limited Edition

BX25
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92 pages, 300 illustrations. Softbound.

This book covers road tests, model intros, data figures, design & driving impressions. Models include: 1934 1500cc 2-Seater, 1935 Frazer-Nash-BMW Saloon, 1935 Type 55, Type 45 Cabrio, 326, 328, 320, 326, 335, 327, 501, Mille Miglia 328, 501, 502, 503 & 507.

BMW M3 Ultimate Portfolio 1986-2006

BX26
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A total of 200 pages, including 60 in full colour. SB.

Covers one of Europe's most iconic performance cars, the BMW M3. Included are road, comparison & long term tests & new model intros. Models covered: M3, E30 2.3 & 2.5, E36 3.0 & 3.2 & E46 3.2 in sedan, convertible, coupe & racing format.

BMW M5 Gold Portfolio 1980-2003

BX27
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A total of 160 pages of which 60 are in full colour. SB.

The BMW M5 was the first of its genre, high performance four-door family sedan which has now become the benchmark. Included are new model intros, road & comparison tests. Models covered: E12 M535i, E28 M535i & M5, E34 M5 3.5 & 3.8 and the E39 M5.

BMW 5 Series Gold Portfolio 1988-1995

BX28
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172 pages & 300 illustrations.

The cars covered in this book are the third generation 5 series models, the first to include an estate car version. Contains a collection of contemporary road tests, comparison tests & performance data. Models covered: 518, 520, 530, 535, 540 & M5.

BMW 6 Series Ultimate Portfolio 1976-1989

BX29
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216 pages including 21 in full colour. 600 illus.

The story of the formidable 6 Series, includes road, track, race & comparison tests, new model intros plus advice on selecting a good pre-owned example. Models covered: 628CSi, 630CSi, 633CSi, 635CSi, M635 CSi & Alpina.

BMW 7 Series Performance Portfolio 1986-1993

BX30
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136 pages, 350 illus. SB.

Second generation of 7 Series included the elegant and agile 5.0-litre V12 model, plus a new long-wheelbase version. This is a book of contemporary road & comparison tests, new model intros, driver's reports & long term reports. Models covered: 730i, 735i, V8, 730i, 740i, V12, 750i, 750iL, E32, Alpina B11 & B12.

BMW 7 Series Performance Portfolio 1977-1986

BX31
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140 pages, 250 illus. SB.

Larger 7 Series was designed to compete with Mercedes Benz and Jaguar; over the years six-cylinder engine progressively grew from 2.8-litres up to 3.5-litres. Articles includes road & comparison tests, driving impressions & buying second hand. Models covered: 733i, 728, Hardy & Beck, 735i, 732i, 745i, Alpina B10 & L7.

BMW 8 Series Performance Portfolio

BX32
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128 pages with 47 pages in colour, over 150 illus. SB.

The 850i became BMW's tour de force for style and technology when it was released in 1990. Contains road & comparison tests, plus useful buyer's guide and other information. Models covered: 850, i, Ci, CSi, 840, Ci, Alpina B12 with the engines 4.0, 4.4, 5.0, 5.6 & 5.7 litre.

BMW 5 Series Gold Portfolio 1980-2003

BX34
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A total of 160 pages of which 60 are in full colour. Softbound.

The BMW M5 was the first of its genre, high performance four-door family sedan which has now become the benchmark. Included are new model intros, road & comparison tests. Models covered: E12 M535i, E28 M535i & M5, E34 M5 3.5 & 3.8 and the E39 M5.

BMW Alpina Performance Portfolio 1967-1987

BX35
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Alpina was set up in 1965 and its reputation for performance tuning enhanced with each passing year. Contains contemporary road tests, model intros & driving impressions. Models covered: 1600/2000, 2002, 3.0 CSL, 320i, 320, 528 Sports, 630CSi, 333i, B6, 630, B7 Turbo, 2.5CSi, B9 3.5, C1, B10, C2, C2 convertible. 140 pages, 250 illus. SB.

BMW Alpina Performance Portfolio 1988-1998

BX36
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140 pages 300 illustrations. Softbound.

A complete package supplied by Alpina (Sytner in UK) these were highly sophisticated models. This is a collection of road & comparison tests & technical data. Models: B11, C2 2.7, B10, 635CSi, B12, B6, C2 Touring, C2 2.7 Cabrio, B6S, B10 3.5, B10 Bi-turbo, B8 4.6, B3, B7, B10 V8, B3 Touring, B10 Touring, B12.

BMW Z3 M Coupes & Roadsters Gold Portfolio 1996-2002

BX37
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160 pages including 45 in colour. Softbound.

An excellent sports car that broke new ground for the Munich manufacturer. Feathers road & comparison tests, new model reports, a buying used feature plus full technical & performance data on all the 4 & 6 cylinder Z3s, M Roadsters & Coupes. Engines covered: 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0 & M 3.2.