By Afshin Behnia / 20 May 2013
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We had the good fortune of being invited by the generous Mark Gessler to spend the first day of the Mille Miglia with his team, Scuderia Sport. Mark is one very energetic man who, in addition to his many day jobs (one of which is presiding over the Historic Vehicle Association), organizes the Scuderia Sport, a team comprised of 12 extra-ordinary cars piloted by equally special drivers and co-drivers. They are, in fact, the official Zagato team.

By Josh Clason / 20 May 2013
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Some people dream big, others even bigger, but I am what you would call a realist. My dream cars are ones that I feel that I could realistically own at some point in my life. Is that to say that I don't dream or fantasize about owning a warehouse full of cars? No, but unless I win the lotto, my mind always reverts back to the cars I could fit into a standard two-car garage and can be attained within my own personal budget.

By Petrolicious Productions / 2 May 2013
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Browsing through eBay as we’re prone to do, we stumbled across one of the nicest 2002 Tiis we’ve seen in ages, a ’72 model with 121k miles and presented in stunning condition. Claimed to be a garage-kept California car from new, the seller says it has no rust and is completely unmodified, with the only flaws being a non-operative clock and a driver’s side vent that doesn’t seal as tightly as it should—hardly deal-breakers!

By Petrolicious Productions / 2 April 2013
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Ashley Rodriguez, an amateur train photographer, has owned over 15 E28s in her lifetime. As a former trained BMW tech, she has spent her time buying and fixing various 5-Series models. She has owned every E28 model available, and as a lover of rare things, she now has her dream car, the M535i.

By Petrolicious Productions / 20 March 2013
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Two doors, four seats, twelve cylinders and a lot of leather—it's a simple recipe that makes for perhaps the most indulgent of all automotive delights, the multi-cylinder GT car. The first rule of any cuisine is to use quality ingredients, and both our featured cars start with the smoothest and most prestigious of all engine configurations, a V12. Wrapped in delicately shaped and elegant bodywork, the style of each reflects the taste of its own unique national character.

By Petrolicious Productions / 20 March 2013
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We're big fans of the classic BMW E9, surely one of the most elegant GT coupes of all-time. We interviewed John Tolle, owner of a highly-original and seriously gorgeous 3.0 CS. Impeccably preserved, tastefully modified and driven with enthusiasm, his is one special coupe.

Thanks for the submission, John!

By Josh Clason / 13 March 2013
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My 1974 BMW 2002 has a few features that I get embarrassed about from time to time. One embarrassing thing that rears its head from time to time is an oil leak. There's nothing worse than pulling away from where you have been parked to see a fresh oil stain on the ground. The embarrassment only occurs depending on where I am or who I am around. At work, I am surrounded by Alfas, so I don't feel too bad about leaking oil (I kid, I kid). Does your car have any embarrassing features?

By Adam Kaslikowski / 11 March 2013
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They say size doesn’t matter, but style does. For proof of that you need look no further than the Isetta. The diminutive little runabout shows that you don’t need acres of sheet metal to have beautiful style and clever engineering. This “bubble car” is a testament to thinking differently. It may be seen now as more of a historical oddity, but upon introduction the Isetta sold in huge numbers across the world. The Isetta is truly a case of imposed limitations breeding and greatness.

By Alan Franklin / 5 March 2013
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Imagine it's the 80s and you're a young, successful, patriotic German enthusiast living in proximity to the greatest highway system on earth, the Autobahn. Smooth, fast, and frequently very dangerous, its derestricted zones are steeped in both glory and infamy—perfect for testing your bravery and the accelerative limits of a shiny new domestic supercoupe. Which uber GT is for you? The Porsche 928 or the BMW E24 M6?

By Adam Kaslikowski / 22 February 2013

BMW’s have always been about sharp lines and elegant style, and their advertisements are no different. Each of these BMW advertisements subtly speak to the brand’s virtues by way of less-is-more. From the Art Nouveau roadster hurtling up a mountain pass to the Bauhaus bold lines and organic curves of a BMW motorcycle speeding past, these advertisements speak to their decade of invention and to BMW’s style through the ages.

By Jonathon Glazebrook / 11 February 2013
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For many, the generation of BMW 3-series built from 1982 until 1994—identified by enthusiasts with the car’s chassis code, e30—represent the ultimate “Ultimate Driving Machine.” Crisp handling coupled with driver-oriented ergonomics and timeless looks make even the economy-minded “eta” model a joy to drive. There’s something about the car that is appealing to a broad range of people, even today, something that makes it a modern classic.

By Josh Clason / 1 February 2013
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I have a special place in my heart for the BMW 2002. It's the car that has been with me the longest and one that will continue in my passion for a whole lot longer. I came across this BMW 2002 drawing by industrial designer David Mucci who publishes the wonderfully curated motorcycle blog Moto-Mucci. He hand-drew it for his girlfriend from a photograph he took last year in Germany. Lucky girl! Now if only we can convince him to make some prints for those of us in the 2002 community.

By Petrolicious Productions / 25 January 2013
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On Christmas Day, we shared with you Venisio Pagani's touching story of finding his father's Peugeot 70 years after having had to part with it due to the war.  In today's Garage Profile, you can get a better glimpse of Pagani's garage in Cortona, Italy, that is so perfectly cluttered it almost looks like a movie set.  Amongst the orderly chaos we found two rare machines from the WWII: a Zündapp motorcycle with sidecar and an Alfa Romeo Matta 4X4.

By Afshin Behnia / 18 January 2013
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One cold January afternoon in the Navigli area of Milan, we came across this well-preserved WWII BMW R75 motorcycle with its original sidecar. We arrived just in time to meet the owner and his wife: a charming couple obsessed with all things from the WWII era.

The brave couple had just ridden the Bimmer from outside Milan in the freezing cold to visit the city for the afternoon.

By Petrolicious Productions / 15 January 2013
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Petrolicious had the privilege to not only shoot one e24 Alpina but two of these incredibly rare machines. The e24 Alpina B10 3.5 is the only one of its kind that exists in the Western Hemisphere and is one of 14 that are known to be left in the world. It is a rare sight to see one of these cruising down the street, but seeing one together with another e24 Alpina is a whole different ballgame.

Click through to watch our latest video.

By Petrolicious Productions / 11 January 2013

We have been hard at work on editing a video on some Alpinas. The e24 Alpina B10 3.5 is the only one of its kind that exists in the Western Hemisphere and is one of 14 known to be left. It's a rare sight to see one cruising down the street, but seeing one together with another e24 Alpina is a different ballgame.

Check out the site on Tuesday for the full video release but until then, enjoy this sneak peek.

By Petrolicious Productions / 10 January 2013
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Wanted for Petrolicious: We're planning a video series based solely on the generations of BMWs and searching for 2002s, E9s, E21s, E30s (325i convertibles or M3), E24s (635csi or M6), and E28s (535i or M5s).  We are looking for interesting stories related to these cars we love and will be shooting 6 videos in the Southern California area. 

Click through to read the full post for more information.

By Petrolicious Productions / 28 December 2012
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In this garage profile we bring you to one of Mr. Roberto Vesco's private garages in an undisclosed location outside of Brescia, Italy. Anyone who participates in the Mille Miglia every year with a pre-war classic (and has won it on occasion to boot) is an interesting person in our book. Inside Mr. Vesco's private garage, there were plenty of automotive treasures to kick-start any enthusiast's Attention Deficit Disorder.

By Petrolicious Productions / 17 December 2012
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Shin Yoshikawa is a photojournalist, car collector, and cutaway drawing artist. His pieces are all done by hand using very fine black pens to make all of the thin lines and tiny dots. His pieces have been shown in various automotive magazines like Rosso Ferrari, Classic Car UK, European Car, Excellence, Forza, 356 Registry, on the wall at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California, and at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles.

By Petrolicious Productions / 12 December 2012
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Saam Gabbay is a creative director who works in New York City and Los Angeles and is a serial car owner.  He's bought, owned, and then sold six cars in the last eight years (around 20 since he started driving) and will likely continue to do so for years to come.  One great car that recently had a meaningful place in his life was a 1988 BMW E28 M5.

Click through to read the full Quick Take with Saam.

By Petrolicious Productions / 5 December 2012

Rob Parker grew up around race cars and famous race car drivers, due to his father owning a BMW repair shop in the early '70s. Rob currently owns his own shop and has been racing HSR since 1986. We had the opportunity to spend some time with Rob both at the track and in his shop. Follow along to hear how he gained a passion for racing.

By Petrolicious Productions / 3 December 2012
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On November 4th, Hilton Head Island in South Carolina was host to one of America's finest Concours d'Elegance.  This was the 11th year of the Hilton Head Concours, and over 500 jewel-like specimens were on display.  Our photographer Frazer Spowart was on site to capture some of the day's highlights. Click through to see his coverage of the event.

By Petrolicious Productions / 26 November 2012
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Unlike many auto racing events, the Savannah Speed Classic offers a unique, up close and personal perspective. From access to the pit/paddock to actual time on the track, spectators get the real feel for the life of a racecar driver. It's an experience unlike any other. Our photographer Frazer Spowart gives us an insight into the day's races.

By Petrolicious Productions / 16 November 2012
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Happy Friday! The holidays are nearing, things are getting busy, and we've still got a lot of video footage to edit, so stay tuned!

In the meantime...since BMW Motorsport was created forty years ago, we've put together a roundup of BMW M Racing for all you fans out there.

By Petrolicious Productions / 24 October 2012

Our good friend and man of many talents Saam Gabbay explores the awkward beauty of the first generation BMW M Coupe in downtown Los Angeles.

If you also have a photo spread or story you’d like us to publish, please write us at info@petrolicious.com.

By Petrolicious Productions / 2 October 2012
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The Targa California is our favorite way to experience the beauty and back roads of Central California in a vintage car.  An homage to the original Targa Florio race in Sicily, the Targa California is a non-competitive 3-day vintage rally open to all cars 1973 or older.