Philipp Eng, German Touring Car Masters (DTM) driver, pilots the BMW M3 Rally and Christian Menzel in the 2012 Dakar MINI ALL4 Racing drifts across the ice. Another legend is also part of the action: the Morris Mini Cooper S Works Rally.
New exhibition floorspace in Hall 6 of Essen’s Exhibition Complex – Reviews of 100 years of records and elite sporting achievements, the launch of automobile production 90 years ago and 60 years of MINI brand history.
Courage, independence, competing with the best while forging new pathways – these have been the characteristics of the BMW Group since 7 March 1916. Today, BMW Group Classic is looking back on a series of events, record achievements and innovations, from the altitude world record in 1919, through the debut of the Mini 60 years ago, to the invention of the modern SUV with the X5 in 1999 – many others will follow in the course of 2019.
Media accreditation phase for the Concorso D´Eleganza Villa D´Este starts from this day forward. The beauty pageant for historic vehicles will once again be organised jointly by BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este and takes place form 24th until 26th of May 2019.
BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este are presenting the world’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles from 24th to 26th May 2019 +++ The motto is: “The Symphony of Engines – 90 Years of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este & BMW Automobiles” +++ The Selecting Committee has defined the first three award classes for classic automobiles and is now accepting nominations.
At the Goodwood Revival, Troy Corser and Herbert Schwab astride the BMW R 57 Kompressor won the overall placings in the race for the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy for the first time – Off the race track, BMW Group Classic also recalled the 1950s and 1960s with a glamorous vehicle fleet and period backdrop to match the era.
BMW Group Classic is showing its commitment as the main sponsor of the youngtimer tour once again. The iconic BMW M1 and BMW 3.0 CSL coupés are reminiscent of the 1970s and will lead a colourful flotilla of vehicles. For the first time, the 17th edition of the cult touring event will also include two classics from BMW Motorrad.
Premieres of the BMW M1 40 years ago and the ”large coupés” 50 years ago are the focus of the historical review. Exhibition Hall 14 of the Essen Trade Fair Centre will be designed with images from the vehicle collection and the workshop of BMW Group Classic.
New: 21 starting places have been allocated exclusively to vehicles not included under the regulations. BMW Group Classic has once again made a commitment as the main sponsor of the tour for cult classics.
BMW Group Classic and Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present a journey through time and different eras of mobility on the shores of Lake Come from 26th to 28th May 2017 +++ The motto “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of Records” creates the arc between the initial years of the event to the present day +++ 51 rare automobiles and 40 historic motorcycles will line up at the start +++ Motorcycle and automobile auction by RM Sotheby’s.
Exhibition presentation in temporary and distinctive Hall 14 at the eastern entrance of Essen’s exhibition complex – BMW Group Classic presents particularly innovative vehicles from the years 1936 to 1995 – Review of 40 years of BMW 7 Series, 30 years of BMW twelve-cylinder engines and 30 years of BMW Z1, outlook for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017.
The Finnish “Rally Professor” is once again leading the field in the 20th edition of the legendary competition. He will be racing through France’s Maritime Alps on the trail of his spectacular triumph in 1967.
Munich. BMW Group Classic has completed the move to its new headquarters located on a historic site. The company archive and the vehicle collection, the workshop and the customer centre together with the parts service for classic automobiles and motorcycles are now located together in an ensemble of buildings in the district of Milbertshofen in Munich.
Major event to take place in honour of the small British car: Participants from all over Europe are expected for the "International Mini Meeting 2015".
Young classics from the 1970s, 80s and 90s provide the focal point for BMW’s presence at the world’s largest classic vehicle show – Wide range of classic Mini models and “90 years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom” anniversary provide additional highlights in Essen – Invitation to the international press conference ahead of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2015.
The original in the premium segment of small cars completes its 55th year but it is still younger than ever - the classic Mini first went on the roads in 1959, the new MINI continues the success story in 2014 – The International Mini Meeting (IMM) celebrates the anniversary in the county of Kent.
Small car, huge win: it is now 50 years since one of the most spectacular victories in the history of international motor sport. On 21 January 1964, the Mini Cooper S won the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time.
Car number 983 is back on the road, heralding a revival of MINI production in the Netherlands in the near future. A 54-year-old classic Mini has been fully restored at the VDL Nedcar car manufacturing plant in the town of Born, the precision work lasting around six months. The historic Austin Seven with production number 983 dates back to 1959 and was one of the first examples of the classic Mini to be assembled in the Netherlands. The car was unearthed ...
MINI Festival in the brand's home country 22-23 June showcases Monte Carlo Rally winners from five decades on the former Formula 1 race track.
Design icons unite: the one-off British small car and the legendary German sports car have followed the same recipe for success – stay forever young.
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