Classics

Issue 145

Stealth flyer 1

Stealth flyer

Antoni Miller’s Turbo-flared hot rod isn’t the flashiest of 2002s. Instead, it’s simply perfect, with a just-right stance and period-correct details.

Issue 144

The Driver 1

The Driver

What would you do if you had a freshly restored 328 roadster in the garage? If you were Dirk de Groen, you’d hit the road, driving like it’s 1937.

Issue 143

The original 1

The Original

Alpina’s first-generation B7 reached its zenith with the B7 S Turbo. Based on the E12 5 Series, the car set the standard for all Alpinas to follow.

Issue 143

Elvis’ Little sister 1

Elvis’ Little Sister

Rivals when new, stablemates in retirement, 507s #70079 and #70089 are inextricably linked. Having illuminated the history of the ex-Elvis #70079, we turn the spotlight on #70089, revealing a provenance that’s nearly as compelling.

Issue 139

Out of the mist 1

Out of the mist

Inspired by BMW Motorsport’s late ’70s race cars, Edgar Fajardo modified his 320i with old-school fuel metering, updated suspension and track-ready aerodynamics.

Issue 138

The Torque Equation 1

The Torque Equation

When it comes to driving fun, we know that handling is more important than power, but how much torque is the absolute minimum? To find out, we drive a pair of relatively low-torque BMWs: the E30 M3 and its tax-dodging cousin, the E30 320is.

Issue 134

The Unloved 3 1

The Unloved 3

U.S. enthusiasts failed to embrace the E21 3 Series like they had the 2002, or like they would the E30 that followed. Were Federal regulations to blame, or were the Euro E21s equally forgettable? To find out, we put a Euro 323i to the test.

Issue 133

Evocative Engineering 1

Evocative Engineering

Unveiled at Villa d’Este, the fourth car in BMW’s Hommage series pays exuberant tribute to the legendary CSL racers of 1975.

Issue 129

Türkisblau Original 1

Türkisblau Original

The first thing you notice about Barry and Lynn Friesen’s 2002 tii is its gorgeous Turquoise Blue metallic paint. Look more closely and you’ll see a startlingly mint BMW, a car the original-owner Friesens have kept that way since 1973.

Issue 123

Black tie cabriolet 1

Black tie cabriolet

Chosen for the illustrious field at Pebble Beach in 2013, Stephen Norman’s 1938 327 cabriolet is a study in elegance and a pleasure to drive.

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