3 Series
As many of our readers may be aware, BMW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series this year. The first-generation 3 Series, codenamed E21, debuted just before the 1975 International Motor Show (IAA)…
Surya Solanki / February 9, 2025
3 Series
BMW’s design has stood out over the years, thanks to a series of iconic elements which stood the test of time. From the kidney grille and double headlamps to the shark nose and the Hofmeister…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 15, 2025
3 Series
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…
Steven Paul / September 16, 2024
3 Series
London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) is growing every year. Inside of it, cars must meet certain strict emissions regulations, otherwise they’ll face a daily penalty of £12.50 (excluding Christmas Day, likely to accommodate traveling…
Nico DeMattia / February 17, 2023
3 Series
E21 BMW 3 Series Retro Review From Car and Driver
by Nico DeMattia / Date: May 6, 2022
3 Series
It must be tough living in the shadow of the E30-gen 3 Series. However, that’s exactly what the E21-gen 3 Series has to do. When any enthusiasts think of classic 3 Series’, they almost always…
Nico DeMattia / March 22, 2022
3 Series
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 –…
Adrian Dorofte / July 30, 2020