Known as the "Legendary Roadster," the 328 was made in several versions by BMW during the 1930s. This model is on display at BMW World in Munich.
Germany's motoring mecca —
Known as the "Legendary Roadster," the 328 was made in several versions by BMW during the 1930s. This model is on display at BMW World in Munich.
Geoff Hisock
This BMW i8 is a concept sports car built around a hybrid engine. A version of the i8 is due to go on sale in August 2014.
BMW i8 concept car —
This BMW i8 is a concept sports car built around a hybrid engine. A version of the i8 is due to go on sale in August 2014.
Geoff Hisock
German driver Bernd Rosemeyer took the V16 Streamliner to a speed of more than 400 kmh on the Frankfurt-Darmstadt autobahn in October 1937.
1937 Auto Union V16 Streamliner —
German driver Bernd Rosemeyer took the V16 Streamliner to a speed of more than 400 kmh on the Frankfurt-Darmstadt autobahn in October 1937.
Geoff Hisock
The Audi Museum, in Ingolstadt, also features more everyday vehicles, including this 1961 Auto Union 1000 SP convertible.
1961 Auto Union 1000 SP —
The Audi Museum, in Ingolstadt, also features more everyday vehicles, including this 1961 Auto Union 1000 SP convertible.
Geoff Hisock
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz high-speed transporter -- built to carry the company's 300 SLR vehicle to the racetrack -- is on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart.
Mercedes-Benz transporter —
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz high-speed transporter -- built to carry the company's 300 SLR vehicle to the racetrack -- is on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart.
Geoff Hisock
This elegant six-wheeler -- the 1939 Mercedes-Benz T80 -- was built for a world record attempt that never took place.
1939 Mercedes-Benz T80 —
This elegant six-wheeler -- the 1939 Mercedes-Benz T80 -- was built for a world record attempt that never took place.
Geoff Hisock
This Porsche 356 SL coupe finished in 20th place but scored a class victory in the 1951 Le Mans. It's now on display in the Porsche Museum near Stuttgart.
Porsche 356 SL coupe —
This Porsche 356 SL coupe finished in 20th place but scored a class victory in the 1951 Le Mans. It's now on display in the Porsche Museum near Stuttgart.
Geoff Hisock
A rather curious cousin to the high performance vehicles BMW is known for, but this 1955 BMW Isetta bubble car has a charm of its own.
BMW Isetta bubble car —
A rather curious cousin to the high performance vehicles BMW is known for, but this 1955 BMW Isetta bubble car has a charm of its own.
Geoff Hisock
Clearly the forerunner of all Porsches, this tiny streamlined prototype was designed as a long-distance racing coupe by company founder Ferdinand Porsche.
Porsche's 1939 Type 64 prototype —
Clearly the forerunner of all Porsches, this tiny streamlined prototype was designed as a long-distance racing coupe by company founder Ferdinand Porsche.
Geoff Hiscock
Outside the Mercedes museum, a bronze statue depicts five-time world champion F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio standing next to his 1954 W196 grand prix racer.
Juan Manuel Fangio —
Outside the Mercedes museum, a bronze statue depicts five-time world champion F1 driver Juan Manuel Fangio standing next to his 1954 W196 grand prix racer.
Geoff Hisock