BMW Printed Advertisements

Marketing information on many BMW makes and models. See the BMW print ads from the 60's to today !

1965
ROAD HOLDER...Record Holder
THE NEW BMW

1967
It's no ordinary man who drives a BMW...
...particularly the superb BMW automatics.

In this British ad, the man who drives a BMW "is an individualist", "to whom time is important", who needs "exceptional acceleration matched by good taste and high quality", a man "who insists on sophistication and elegant style", and a man "to be envied."

1967
The new BMW Sports Coupe
Why was it designed for European sportsmen?
Compare this ad-intended for USA audience-to the one pictured above.

1970

1970
BMW goes like schnell
Like the "giant-killer", the"goes like schnell" ad emphasizes BMW performance.

1971
Our exclusive Dreikugelwirbelwannenbrennraum.

1971
Hot Car from Bavaria.
The caption reads: The amazingly successful new BMW Bavaria. 6 cylinders. 2.8 liters. 130 mph. Under $5000. Wundercar!

1971
Take me to your husband.
The caption reads: He's never seen anything like the new BMW Bavaria. 6 cylinders. 2.8 liters. 130 mph. Under $5000. Wundercar!

1971
Schnell on wheels!
The caption reads: The new BMW Bavaria. 130 mph. 6 cylinders. 2.8 liters. Wundercar!

1971
Think fast.
The caption reads: Think BMW Bavaria. New. Swift. 130 mph. 6 cylinders. 3.0 liters. Wundercar!

1972
For five years straight, the readers of Car and Driver have voted the BMW the world's best sports sedan.

1972
If you know about BMW, you either own one or want one.

1973
The driver's car.

This ad is probably the beginning of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" trademark ad.

1973
Introducing the brilliant new BMW 3.0 S. It brings you all the advanced engineering you expect in a BMW, plus every luxury feature you could possibly want.

1974
"For performance, handling and great fuel mileage, my new BMW has got to be the best engineered car in the world."

1974
"Our new BMW is a unique combination of luxury, performance and handling. And it's amazingly easy on fuel."

1975
The BMW 2002 is practical, roomy and economical. But in spite of all that it isn't boring.

1976
The BMW 3.0Si.
For those who deny themselves nothing.

1976
The BMW 530i. An engineer's conception of a luxury car, not an interior decorator's.

1977
YOU DRIVE A BMW. IT DOES NOT DRIVE YOU.
The 3 Series E21.

1978
ONE OF THE FEW LUXURY SEDANS IN THE WORLD THAT WOULDN'T BE LAUGHED OFF THE NURBURGRING.

1979
WHY TRAVEL THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE IN A BORING CAR?

1981
PERHAPS THE ONLY LUXURY COUPE WHOSE PERFORMANCE LIVES UP TO ITS PRICE.
BMW 633 Csi.

1981
A LUXURY SEDAN THAT SATISFIES BOTH THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW MONEY AND THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW CARS.

1983
INTRODUCING THE PERFORMANCE SEDAN WITH A GENETIC ADVANTAGE.

1983
THE SEDAN THAT DEFINED PERFORMANCE FOR A GENERATION OF CARS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE TERM.

1984
IT CAN SAVE ENOUGH IN CHAUFFEUR SALARIES TO PAY FOR ITSELF.
BMW 733i.

1984
INTRODUCING THE ONLY SPORTS SEDAN MORALLY ENTITLED TO BORROW THESE INNOVATIONS FROM BMW.
BMW 325e.

1985
THE HOT ROD OF POLITE SOCIETY.
BMW 325e.

1985
BMW PROVES THERE'S LIFE AFTER THE 50 PERCENT BRACKET.

BMW 635Csi.

1987
AGGRESSION HAS NEVER BEEN EXPRESSED WITH SUCH DIGNITY.

1987
THE BMW M3. BECAUSE ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING FANATICALLY.

BMW M3

1989
THE BMW 3-SERIES. IT'S WHY SOME ENTHUSIASTS ARE MORE ENTHUSIASTIC THAN OTHERS.

1990
THE BMW 318 IS BACK. WITH A VENGEANCE.
BMW 318is

1990
ONE OF BMW'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: A CAR THAT REFUSES TO GO DOWNHILL.
BMW 325is

1991
TORQUE OF THE TOWN.

BMW 540i

1994
THE ALL-SEASON ATTRACTION WITH ALL SEASON TRACTION.

BMW 325 Convertible

1994
THE 365-DAY VACATION.

BMW 325 Convertible

1994
A STICK IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO STIR YOUR SOUL. THE M3 AUTOMATIC.
BMW M3

1994
THE ULTIMATE TANNING MACHINE.
BMW 325 Convertible

1995
WE ADDED LUXURY AFTER LUXURY AND WE STILL COULDN'T MAKE IT BORING.
BMW 7 Series

1998
THE WAX CAN BARELY HANG ON.
BMW M Roadster

Some things should flex. Some shouldn't.
BMW 3 Series

Getting there used to be 1/2 the fun.
BMW M3

Eyes are the window to the soul.
BMW 5 Series

Introduce your heart to your throat.
BMW M3

The closest you will ever get to being in two places at the same time.
BMW M5

BMW Z3, the only way to build a true roadster.
BMW Z3 Roadster

Every car has its moment. This one has thousands per second.
BMW 3 Series

The most powerful argument for safety.
BMW X5
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