#ReadThis #BMW3-Series50Years by #TonyLewin @QuartoBooksUS
Hot on the heels or perhaps we should say wheels of the Mercedes AMG book we adored, Quarto Books has another automotive winner, this time by Tony Lewin concentrating on the storied evolution of the BMW 3-Series, which we are thrilled to highly recommend! Start your holiday shopping early...this is a great gift for anyone that likes racing or things that go! All Cruising Peachy enthusiasts are certain to love it, and the history itself contained in these pages is so well-researched and intelligently presented.
For those that are not purely into cars, the cultural impact of this book cannot be underestimated with the Valentine's Day fun on page 174, because who isn't in love with their car!?!! We also liked the Bavarian shot on page 39. There's something for everyone in this gorgeous coffee-table worthy book.
The photography alone is reason to want to own this book, don't miss the building shape on page 58, which makes its debut next week. From its English heritage to its Ford inspiration, the BMW 3-Series is explored in great depth with brilliant verbiage and stellar storytelling skills. Page 200 details how they will become electric so not only are you learning history, you are also learning the future with their concept cars!
Make this homage to history yours!
The BMW 3-Series is BMW. No other model defines the brand more completely. Universally recognized and globally admired, the 3-Series has become synonymous with performance, precision, and prestige. When drivers think BMW, they think Three.
BMW 3-Series 50 Years (publishing November 4, 2025) is the definitive celebration of this iconic lineage. From the debut of the 316 in 1975 to today’s cutting-edge G20, author and historian Tony Lewin traces the evolution of BMW’s most successful model across five decades of innovation, competition, and cultural impact.
Lewin’s engaging narrative begins with the 3-Series’ pre-war roots and key predecessors like the 1960s 2002, then moves through each generation—from the clean, classic two-box design of the E21 and E30 to the beloved E46 and today’s sophisticated lineup. Along the way, readers will discover: First-person interviews with designers, engineers, and insiders
Archival and contemporary photography, including commissioned visuals
Sidebars exploring design stories, related models like the Z cars, and collector insights
The book also dives deep into the 3-Series’ performance legacy, with a special focus on the legendary M3. From motorsport milestones to prototype development, club culture, and the classic car market, BMW 3-Series: 50 Years offers a comprehensive look at the car that shaped BMW’s reputation and captivated enthusiasts worldwide.
Whether you're a lifelong BMW fan, a design aficionado, or a newcomer drawn to automotive excellence, this book is a must-have addition to any enthusiast’s library.
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About the author: Tony Lewin is a lifelong automotive commentator and industry analyst and has spent most of his career testing cars, analyzing them, and reporting on the ups and downs of the global enterprises that build them. He has been a regular writer and editor for Automotive News Europe and launched several pioneering titles for The Financial Times as well as contributing regular columns for other national and international publications. Today, Lewin divides his time between journalism, books, and translation work. His titles for Motorbooks include BMW Century, How to Design Cars Like a Pro, The Complete Book of BMW, and Speed Read: Car Design. He also translated Junkyard: Behind the Gates at California’s Secretive European-Car Salvage Yard for Motorbooks. He lives in East Sussex, England.
Book specs: Publishing November 4, 2025 by Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Hardcover, 224 pages ∙ $50 US, $65 CAN ∙ ISBN: 9780760393154
Ebook ISBN: 9780760393161
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Tony Lewin is a lifelong automotive commentator and industry analyst and has spent most of his career testing cars, analyzing them, and reporting on the ups and downs of the global enterprises that build them. He has been a regular writer and editor for Automotive News Europe and launched several pioneering titles for The Financial Times as well as contributing regular columns for other national and international publications. Today, Lewin divides his time between journalism, books, and translation work. His titles for Motorbooks include BMW Century, How to Design Cars Like a Pro, The Complete Book of BMW, and Speed Read: Car Design. He also translated Junkyard: Behind the Gates at California’s Secretive European-Car Salvage Yard for Motorbooks. He lives in East Sussex, England.
