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BMW doesn’t talk much about numbers unless they matter. 18 million matters. Since production began in 1975, the BMW 3 Series has been built more than 18 million times. No other BMW model comes close….
Horatiu Boeriu / December 11, 2025
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A labor of love from a father-and-son duo, this BMW 3 Series is racking up awards. Built on a 1982 E21 chassis, the “rally” car has already triumphed in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK….
Adrian Padeanu / August 27, 2025
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Even while Pebble Beach and Car Week are going on, it’s important not to forget that BMW is still celebrating a huge milestone this year: 50 years of the BMW 3 Series. The sedan that…
Steven Paul / August 20, 2025
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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series, but this is far from an original E21. BMW topped the inaugural 3er lineup with the 323i, which made 141 horsepower from a 2.3-liter engine. Back…
Adrian Padeanu / August 11, 2025
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All Seven BMW 3 Series Generations Parade At Goodwood FoS
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: July 13, 2025
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BMW’s favorite son turns 50 this year, and as diehard 3 Series fans ourselves, we’re here for it. Continuing our trend of 3 Series-related coverage, we’re taking a look at the special edition 3 Series…
Steven Paul / March 24, 2025
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The 3 Series is 50 years young. BMW introduced the E21 in 1975 as a replacement for the 2002, although the latter continued until 1977. The Bavarians plan to celebrate the milestone at the Concorso…
Adrian Padeanu / March 19, 2025
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As many of our readers may be aware, BMW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series this year. The first-generation 3 Series, codenamed E21, debuted just before the 1975 International Motor Show (IAA)…
Surya Solanki / February 9, 2025
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BMW’s design has stood out over the years, thanks to a series of iconic elements which stood the test of time. From the kidney grille and double headlamps to the shark nose and the Hofmeister…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 15, 2025
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2025 is right around the corner, so BMW is getting ready to celebrate half a century of the 3 Series. Replacing the 02 Series, the E21, designed by Paul Bracq, came out in 1975. The…
Adrian Padeanu / December 5, 2024
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Over the last decades, the BMW 3 Series has become synonymous with compact luxury sedans, embodying the brand’s essence of performance and refinement. However, its debut as the E21 model in 1975 tells a fascinating…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 21, 2024