Paul Bracq

How the First E21 BMW 3 Series Almost Became a Hatchback

How the First E21 BMW 3 Series Almost Became a Hatchback

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…

Grilled To Perfection - Part 2

Grilled To Perfection – Part 2

A few weeks ago, Steve Saxty – author of the acclaimed “BMW Behind The Scenes books” – kicked off a six-part series that studies the evolution of the BMW grille. It’s obviously a big topic…

BMW Exhibit In Romania Has Rare Design Sketches By Paul Bracq

BMW Exhibit In Romania Has Rare Design Sketches By Paul Bracq

If you’re longing for the good ol’ days of BMW design, Romania is the place to be this weekend. Specifically, in the city of TimiĹźoara, where the automaker’s regional branch in collaboration with several local…