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The BMW 328 (seen below) is legendary. It is acknowledged by car enthusiasts the world over as having a special pedigree, presence and uniqueness.
At the height of their production in the mid-1960s, the company built a special series of 200 cars for racing homologation designated the 1800TI/SA. These cars placed well in many
races, including winning the 1965 24 Hours of Spa.
Another milestone in BMW product history was the New Six CS, better known as the E9 in manufacturer product vernacular. This magnificent two-door coupé was built for BMW by the celebrated coachbuilder Karmann from 1968 through 1975. The 1975
3.0 CSL Group 4 homologation variant, one of three in the exhibit, was hugely successful in racing, including winning the 1976 24 Hours of Daytona.
Another standout “hero” in the Heroes of Bavaria exhibit at America’s Car Museum is
the “Bill Power” M6 GTLM named in honor of
Bill Auberlen, the
winningest driver in BMW history with 400 race victories. Its authenticity is
breathtaking, right down to 24 hours of dings, dirt and rubber as it left the track after
its last race.
These are only four of 18 examples of what
visitors will experience in the Heroes of Bavaria exhibit, which will be on display through May 2019.
At America’s Car Museum we are fond of saying “every car
has a story,” and there is no better example than “The Heroes of Bavaria –
75 Years of BMW Motorsport Exhibit.” You could fill a book with the history of BMW
Motorsports and these cars and drivers.
Scot M. Keller is curator of exhibitry at America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA. www.americascarmuseum.org
Photos courtesy of America’s Car Museum
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