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1936 BMW 329 Cabriolet

BMW 329

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

BMW 303 Platform

In 1933, BMW introduced their 303 model. Initially a distinct model, the 303 eventually spawned variants such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/315/">315 (1934-1937)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/319/">319 (1935-1937)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/329/">329 (1937)</a>. This series of cars were the first to wear BMW&#39;s now famous kidney grill. The 303, 315, 319, and 329 were all powered by a straight six engine, while the 309 variant was fitted with a smaller inline 4.

In 1933, BMW introduced their 303 model. Initially a distinct model, the 303 eventually spawned variants such as the 315 (1934-1937), 319…

303 Platform

In 1936, BMW introduced the 329, which was the follow up to the 303-based <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/319/">BMW 319</a>. The BMW 329 was almost identical to the 319 it replaced, except for the front fenders and bodywork, which were sourced from the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/326/">BMW 326</a>. Unlike other 303 Platform cars, the BMW 329 was only available as a convertible. BMW 329 production run ended in 1937.

In 1936, BMW introduced the 329, which was the follow up to the 303-based BMW 319. The BMW 329 was almost identical to the 319 it replaced,…

BMW 315

The BMW 315 was introduced in 1934. An update to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/">BMW 303</a>, the 315 featured a larger 1.5L straight six engine. The 315/1 Roadster was a performance version of the 315 that was lightened and featured a tuned engine. The BMW 315 was produced until 1937.

The BMW 315 was introduced in 1934. An update to the BMW 303, the 315 featured a larger 1.5L straight six engine. The 315/1 Roadster was a…

BMW 319

The BMW 319 was introduced in 1935. An update to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/315/">BMW 315</a>, the 319 featured a larger 1.9L straight six engine. The 319/1 Roadster variant was a performance version of the 319 that was lightened and featured a tuned engine. The BMW 319 was produced until 1937.

The BMW 319 was introduced in 1935. An update to the BMW 315, the 319 featured a larger 1.9L straight six engine. The 319/1 Roadster…

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In 1936, BMW introduced the 329, which was the follow up to the 303-based <a href="MKT:4046" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/303/319/">BMW 319</a>. The BMW 329 was almost identical to the 319 it replaced, except for the front fenders and bodywork, which were sourced from the <a href="MKT:4042" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/326/">BMW 326</a>. Unlike other 303 Platform cars, the BMW 329 was only available as a convertible. BMW 329 production run ended in 1937.

BMW 329 (1936 to 1937)

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