Bayerische Motoren Werke AG was founded in Munich over a hundred years ago, in August 1918. Today, the internationally active group is one of the most important large industrial companies in Bavaria, and the brand is a global symbol of German quality. Retro Classics Stuttgart 2019 is dedicating a separate hall to BMW for the first time.
In addition to presentations by clubs and premium dealers, visitors can look forward to two interesting special shows from March 7 to 10, 2019.
"Global player" in motorsport
An early success at the International Alpine Rally marked BMW's entry into motorsport in 1929. Since then, the Bavarian vehicle manufacturer has been represented in a wide variety of racing series - in Formula 1, touring car racing and Formula E.
The special "BMW Motorsport" show presented by Retro Classics Stuttgart offers a reunion with famous veterans, such as the 1986 Formula 1 BMW Beneton B186, the Williams-BMW V10 driven by Ralf Schuhmacher in 2000 and the 1999 Le Mans winner, the BMW V12 LMR.
Alongside the modern powerhouses, historic pre-war models shine in the glory of days gone by, including a BMW 328 from 1937 and the "Stösser" BMW KR6 Kompressorwagen - the BMW brand's first racing car, designed in 1934 - which was only rediscovered last year.
The aim of the top-class exhibition is to "span an arc from the beginnings of BMW motorsport to the present day", says Karl Ulrich Herrmann from the organizer Retro Messen GmbH. "We are therefore proud to be able to show this enormous range of BMW racing cars at our trade fair, which was only possible thanks to the enthusiastic cooperation with the respective owners."
Legendary two-valves
Even before the start of automobile production, BMW made a name for itself with technically high-quality motorcycles, which have remained a flagship of the company to this day. In another special show, the Wendlingen-based BMW specialist Siebenrock is commemorating the two-valve motorcycles built from 1969 to 1996. "These motorcycles, manufactured in a 'modular system', are very popular again today, especially among young people who like to do things themselves," explains Harriet Siebenrock. This applies in particular to the "smaller machines". The exhibits include pieces from almost three decades of motorcycle history.
Further information on the BMW Premium Hall can be found on the Retro Classics Stuttgart website.
