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BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 - (Pictorial History) by  Trevor Alder (Paperback) - 1 of 1

BMW Cars 1945 to 2013 - (Pictorial History) by Trevor Alder (Paperback)

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  • A comprehensive pictorial history of BMW cars covering the post-war models right through to 2013 when electric and hybrid models started to make an appearance.The detailed text covers all model ranges, and includes full specs, colour variations and styling details.
  • About the Author: Born in the 1960s, Trevor Alder was raised and educated in Essex, England and was eagerly involved in the family horticultural business from a young age.
  • 160 Pages
  • Transportation, automotive
  • Series Name: Pictorial History

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About the Book



Profusely illustrated throughout, a worthy addition to the Veloce Pictorial History series. Each BMW model (1945-2013) has been painstakingly researched detailing body derivatives, production changes, technical information and hundreds of period photos and diagrams, plus how the ever-changing advertising was used to promote each model.



Book Synopsis



A comprehensive pictorial history of BMW cars covering the post-war models right through to 2013 when electric and hybrid models started to make an appearance.

The detailed text covers all model ranges, and includes full specs, colour variations and styling details. Illustrations include period photographs, advertising brochures, and original drawings. Complementing the historical content are technical specifications, ongoing production changes, and build figures, making this the ideal reference work for model identification and authenticity. Appendices cover model designations, motorsport achievements and TV/movie appearances.

This title is a bookshelf-must for anyone interested in BMW motoring heritage.



About the Author



Born in the 1960s, Trevor Alder was raised and educated in Essex, England and was eagerly involved in the family horticultural business from a young age. He moved on to become a technical author in the data communications business, employed first by Marconi then BT in his home town of Ipswich. He now works in the electricity distribution industry.


Trevor has been an eager collector of historical printed material from a young age, which has led on to the publication of several books. His collection includes full runs of several UK motoring magazines dating back 90 years, as well as a collection of early Range Rovers.


In 2006 he and his father self built a six-wheel Land Rover which they drove to the Sahara desert and back. Trevor was also responsible for the Transport Source Books road-test reprint book series back in the 1990s.


He is married with grown up children, and enjoys photography, cycling and a new hobby: driving his electric cars.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Automotive
Series Title: Pictorial History
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Theme: History
Format: Paperback
Author: Trevor Alder
Language: English
Street Date: August 5, 2025
TCIN: 92697443
UPC: 9781836440031
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-6774
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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Q: What time period does the book cover for BMW cars?

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  • A: The book covers BMW cars from 1945 to 2013, including the introduction of electric and hybrid models.

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  • A: Each model includes body derivatives, production changes, technical specifications, and period photographs.

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