80 years of BMW AUTOMOBILES AND NEW SERVICES - BMW GROUP CLASSIC AT TECHNO CLASSICA 2009

Munich/Essen. This year BMW Group Classic marks a number of anniversaries at
Techno Classica in Essen, Germany. BMW celebrates 80 years of automobile
production and the new BMW Z4 enjoys the distinguished company of the BMW Z1,
Z3 and Z8 Roadsters. In addition, the BMW 700 looks back 50 years to the time
when it set the company back on track. The MINI brand, meanwhile, surveys a
somewhat different history: it was also 50 years ago that this small British
car won over the hearts of motorists and rapidly emerged as a cult car. As
ever, visitors will find all these models in Hall 12.

"Such a wide thematic range can only be covered with the help of the BMW and
MINI clubs," says Karl Baumer, Director of BMW Group Classic, highlighting the
role played by the club networks for both brands. "As on the road, here at the
fair too it is the car owners who are the ambassadors of the brands." To ensure
that such a wide variety of models continues to grace the roads in future, BMW
Group Classic is ramping up its spare parts supply. The range provided by
Munich's custodians of the BMW Group's heritage extends from the earliest
pre-war parts all the way to parts for the second generation (E30) BMW 3
Series. In addition to parts supply, BMW Classic now also offers restoration
work, servicing and vehicle certificates. "The aim was to expand our range and
be able to offer our customers more services," says Ralf Vierlein, responsible
for development and technology at BMW Group Classic. The feedback has been very
positive. "We are delighted at the huge response we are getting," says
Vierlein. BMW Group Classic presents its latest range of services at Techno
Classica with a workshop and a spare parts service.

Exhibitions and models

The entire spectrum of the 50-year brand history of MINI can be viewed at
Techno Classica: from the Morris-Mini Minor of 1959, to an early Cooper and a
Cooper S in rally trim, all the way to the Cabrio and a stretch limousine. The
MINI E, meanwhile, provides a glimpse of the future. With its electric drive it
already created a stir at last November's Los Angeles Motor Show.

The 50th anniversary of the BMW 700 at Techno Classica shifts the focus to the
late 1950s and early 1960s, with both a Cabrio and a late LS Coupé represented.
The BMW 700 Sport and 700 RS sports racers are also lined up. Next to them are
their forerunners in the shape of the BMW 600 and the BMW Isetta with camper.
The BMW R 10 Roller Prototype and the BMW R 24, RS 54 sidecar combination and
BMW R 51/3 represent Munich's two-wheeled production of the time.

A broad diversity is covered by the exhibition on 80 years of BMW automobile
production. The oldest vehicle on the stand is provided by the Automobile Welt
Eisenach museum: the BMW 3/15 DA2 dating back to 1929. It is joined by classics
such as the BMW 335 and the 1950s star ensemble of the BMW 503 and 507.
Following the BMW 02 Series are the 3.0 CSi and CSL Coupés as well as the
forerunner of the 7 Series, the BMW 3.0Si. The BMW 5 Series will also be
represented, as will the
3 Series, the BMW 635CSi and the iconic BMW M1.

For questions please contact:
Manfred Grunert, Technology Communication, Spokesperson Heritage and BMW
Connected Drive
Telephone: +49 89 382 27797, Fax: +49 89 382 23927

Ralph Huber, Head ofTechnology Communication
Telephone: +49 894382 68778, Fax: +49 89 382 23927

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