BMW Clubs International Council celebrates its 40th anniversary.
13.10.2021Press Release
For four decades, the BMW Clubs have been official ambassadors for a distinctive brand image packed with emotion.
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“Best of Show”: Ferrari 250 GT TDF wins the Trofeo BMW Group at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021.
04.10.2021Press Release
Glittering conclusion to the world’s most traditional heritage beauty contest for Historic Cars on the shores of Lake Como +++ International Jury of experts salutes the endurance racing car from 1956 as overall winner +++ Three-day festival of elegance and timeless beauty on four wheels captivates classic car fans with an exquisite field of participants and fascinating vehicle presentations.
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021 is held this year as an exclusive Special Edition.
29.09.2021Press Release
From 1st to 3rd October 2021, BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d´Este present impressive technical and aesthetic automobile concepts from eight decades in eight classes.
BMW M South Africa powers the 2020 Red Bull Shay’ iMoto car spinning competition
22.09.2020Press Kit
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Midrand, South Africa - In what the local motorsport industry considers to be a natural fit, BMW M South Africa announced its official partnership with the country’s premier car spinning competition, the Red Bull Shay’ iMoto.
BMW Group Classic presents: anniversary stories for 2020.
07.01.2020Press Release
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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.
1959 – 2019. SIXTY YEARS OF MINI.
26.08.2019Press Kit
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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.
Photo shoot celebrating a special birthday: The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol.
31.07.2019Press Release
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Winner of the BMW Group Classic Social Media Contest showcased the mid-engined sports car artistically designed 40 years ago at an exclusive photo shoot.
Video: Status of the BMW 530 MLE restoration in South Africa
22.07.2019Press Kit
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Video: Status of the BMW 530 MLE restoration in South Africa.
#ROADtoIMM19: Driving to the International Mini Meeting 2019 in the classic Mini.
22.07.2019Press Release
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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.
Video: Restoration of a forgotten icon, the SA-only built BMW 530 MLE, now at an advanced stage.
19.07.2019Press Kit
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Video of the BMW 530 MLE engine started for the first time after 20 years.
Restoration of a forgotten icon, the SA-only built BMW 530 MLE, now at an advanced stage.
15.07.2019Press Kit
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The restoration of the SA-only built BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) is now at an advanced stage. In April this year, the revival process of the legendary classic car began. The car was stripped down from its rusty condition, cleaned and received its first coat of paintwork. A number of new and old parts were neatly laid out waiting to be assembled into various parts of the car.
Glamorous solo: After winning the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B also triumphs in the contest for the Trofeo BMW Group as “Best of Show” at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019.
27.05.2019Press Release
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Award ceremony provides a glittering finish to the Festival of Elegance under the motto “The Symphony of Engines – 90 Years of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este & BMW Automobiles”+++ Berlinetta Coupé from the year 1937 impresses the international Jury of experts and the public at Lake Como.
Launch of the “Symphony of Engines”: press conference for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019.
16.05.2019Press Release
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Information about the programme and the field of participants of this year’s beauty contest for historic vehicles at La Scala Milan – Parade of the classics on the shores of Lake Como from 24th to 26th May is defined by two anniversaries: 90 years of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and 90 years of BMW automobile production. – New winner’s trophy “Trofeo BMW Group” celebrates world premiere.
BMW 530 MLE restoration underway
10.04.2019Press Kit
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In December 2018 BMW South Africa announced that it would start restoring the legendary BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE). This week the restoration process began and included a special appearance by two retired BMW employees who worked at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn in the 1970s and built the legendary cars.
103 years of BMW Group, 100 years of records and victories.
01.03.2019Press Release
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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.
BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris
18.01.2019Press Release
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Exhibition presentation in the French capital city with highlights from the history of roadsters and luxury automobiles of BMW, motor sport and from the model history of BMW Motorrad – International network of BMW Classic Partners is being expanded for the first time by locations in France during the course of 2019.
Video: From splendour to dust bowl and back.The revival of a forgotten icon, the SA-only built BMW 530 MLE.
13.12.2018Press Kit
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Video: From splendour to dust bowl and back.The revival of a forgotten icon, the SA-only built BMW 530 MLE.
From splendour to dust bowl and back.The revival of a forgotten icon, the SA-only built BMW 530 MLE.
13.12.2018Press Kit
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BMW South Africa is embarking on another exciting journey in its classic car expedition. It will restore a lauded model – unveiled by some of the very men who built the original more than 42 years ago – to its former glory.
Motorcycle fascination at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019.
18.10.2018Press Release
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BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present motorcycle gems from all over the world +++ Concorso di Motociclette forms part of the beauty contest for historic vehicles on the shores of Lake Como for the ninth time +++ Four out of five award categories already defined for classic motorcycles, additional registrations are welcome +++ Owners and fans come together in Cernobbio, Northern Italy, from 24th to 25th May 2019.
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019 celebrates the sound of the most beautiful classics and two anniversaries.
15.10.2018Press Release
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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.
Made in SA: The new BMW X3 now on sale in South Africa
The new MINI 3-door Hatch, MINI 5-door Hatch and MINI Convertible in South Africa.
UPDATE: GS Trophy 2022 Qualifier South Africa – Day 3. Team SA is announced!
GS Trophy 2022 Qualifier South Africa - Day 2. Fine riding despite tough competition.
GS Trophy 2022 Qualifier South Africa - Day 1. The scoreboard is open!