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Munich 4 – BMW Museum

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

I cannot say I am a car enthusiast (as a matter of fact I don’t own one) but I wanted to visit the BMW Museum especially as it is located near the Olympiapark that was on my list too.

BMW stands for “Bayerische Motoren Werke” (“Bavarian Motor Works”) and the attendance figures of the museum are, after the Deutsches Museum and the Pinakothek der Moderne, the highest in Munich.

BMW 3/15 PS, the first BMW car made under licence from the British Austin Motor Company. I couldn’t help but think of what has become of Austin (it disappeared) and what of BMW. 

Alt text: A vintage BMW delivery van from 1930, labeled "BMW 3/15 PS," is displayed in a museum. The van is gray with black fenders and features the BMW logo and the text "Teile in Eile" and "BMW AG München" on its side. The vehicle has a boxy shape with a roof rack and large round headlights.

BMW R32 was the first motorcycle produced by BMW

The image shows a vintage motorcycle with a black and white color scheme. It features a brown leather seat and a prominent engine with visible mechanical components. The motorcycle is displayed against a backdrop that appears to be an old workshop or industrial setting, with various tools and materials in the background. The overall appearance suggests that the motorcycle is a classic or antique model, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Some jab at the arch-rival Stuttgart based Mercedes, the ad poster says: “A Mercedes can also bring the joy of drive.”

The image shows a car carrier truck transporting several cars. The truck is black and has a Mercedes-Benz logo on the front. The cars being transported are various models and colors, including beige, red, silver, and black. The background features a cloudy sky and an open road. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption in German that reads, "Auch ein Mercedes kann Fahrfreude bringen," which translates to "Even a Mercedes can bring driving pleasure." There is also a BMW logo in the bottom right corner of the image.

BMW C1, I saw them first time when I was in Germany some 10 years ago and I thought it was such a cool concept. However, the production ceased in October 2002 as it seems this type of scooter didn’t catch on. C1 was never made available in North America.

The image shows a red and silver BMW C1 scooter. The scooter has a unique design with a roof and a windshield, providing some protection from the elements. It features a single front wheel and a single rear wheel, with a seat and handlebars for the rider. The BMW logo is visible on the side of the scooter. The background appears to be a display or showroom setting.

A covered scooter is parked in an outdoor area next to a concrete wall. The scooter has a roof and a windshield, and it is branded with the BMW logo and the model name "C1 200." In the background, there are several bicycles parked in a bike rack, and a red scooter is also visible. Trees and a modern building are in the distance.

You have seen them in WWII movies and until now I didn’t know they were BMW.

The image shows a vintage motorcycle with a sidecar on display in a museum. The motorcycle is beige in color and has a spare tire mounted on the back of the sidecar. The background features a reflective surface with the year "1943" prominently displayed, indicating the era of the motorcycle. There are also line drawings of the motorcycle and sidecar on the background wall, providing additional context and details about the vehicle. The display appears to be well-lit, highlighting the features of the motorcycle and sidecar.

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