Munich, July 25, 2022. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, British motorsport idol Patrick Barron Hopkirk MBE passed away peacefully in Buckinghamshire. Born in Belfast on April 14, 1933, Paddy – as he was affectionately known - began a fast-paced career as a racing driver in the 1950s. The world of motorsport and the MINI community mourn an important figure from within the industry.
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 22nd until 24th of May 2020
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.
Historic events and the special stories associated with them: 100 years of Boxer engines, the launch of the roadster tradition for BMW in 1930, the victory in the Mille Miglia 80 years ago and the model diversity of the MINI brand for the past 60 years.
After its success in the “Automotive Brand Contest”, another award has been bestowed on the campaign with its 360° approach – History of the brands BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI and Rolls-Royce is put in context with authenticity and intense emotional appeal – Second stage of the YouTube film series launched.
BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present the world’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles from 22 to 24 May 2020 +++ Selecting Committee announces the first award classes for classic automobiles +++ Competition class entitled “Hypercars of the 90s” salutes a comparatively young but already legendary era in automobile history for the first time.
BMW Group Classic is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the MINI brand with a film screening and a presence styled in the period of the International Motor Show 1959 in the halls of the “March Motor Works” – Maria Costello and Troy Corser will line up at the start of the race for the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy.
The original in the premium segment of small cars has reached its 60th birthday – but it is even younger than ever. It was sixty years ago, to be precise on 26 August 1959, that British Motor Corporation (BMC) proudly revealed the result of their development activities in creating a new, revolutionary compact car.
European tour through a total of ten countries leads from Athens to the British home of the MINI – Meet for the international MINI Community celebrates the landmark 60th anniversary of the brand.
A news update available online provides journalists and friends of BMW Group Classic with the latest newsflashes, information about events and exciting stories from more than 100 years of history experienced by the company and its brands.
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.
The tradition-steeped circuit in southern England serves as a stage for the comeback of legendary racing vehicles: classics of the BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands will be presented against the authentic backdrop of a London car dealership.
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.
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AUTO CHINA 2024.
Beijing. 24/25 April 2024.
Here you can see the Webcasts of the BMW Group Night and Press Conference at the Auto China 2024; with the World Premieres of the new MINI Aceman and the new BMW i4.
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