E21

The E21 3 Series never quite got the fame it deserved. Consider it the original E36; a wee bit underappreciated and largely outshined by the cars that came after it. The E30 – which came…

The current naming convention of BMWs may appear logical now, but it hasn’t always been that way. This article provides insight into the origins of BMW names and their evolution. Steve Saxty, author of “BMW:…

The original 3 Series was anything but rare considering BMW made precisely 1,364,039 from 1975 until 1983. However, only a handful of the versions available during the E21 generation came with a six-cylinder engine. Aside…

It’s been 35 years since I bought my first BMW, and as I reflect on it, it’s almost a miracle that I ever considered getting another one. But I wasn’t one to give up easily….

If you’re looking for a relaxing video to watch on a lazy Sunday, you’ve come to the right place. Whether we’re talking about cars or not, the process of dry ice cleaning is always satisfying….

A BMW E21 in great condition is already a rare sight, but this 323i is even more special than that. Notice the side stripes? It’s how you can tell the car has been modified in…

The 3 Series is, more or less, undisputedly the most important sales drivers for BMW and one of the most appreciated models by the fan community. 45 years ago, in July 1975, the E21 –…

This video from Donut Media follows the evolution of the BMW 3 Series, from the E21-chassis 1975 316  and the E30 M3 to the F80-chassis 2015 M3. Over its lengthy existence, BMW 3 Series has…

Over the past 40 years, the 3 Series has dominated the segment it may or may not have created. There have been six generations and all have been the best in class

Recently, while as a group the BMWBLOG team was mulling over the design of the 3 Series – *ahem* – 4 Series we found a moment of pause. During the discussion, Chuck Vossler brought up…