The World of German Cars
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James Ruppert explains why German cars of the 1980s were simply wunderbar Because when he came to build quality, reliability and performance while another car is nowhere else in the world was В. Garbage
The 1980s was a time when if you went shopping a VW Polo was the perfect companion Beating a MG away from the lights was dead easy in a GTI Make a lasting impression meant happen in SL, SLC or any other huge Mercedes S-Class It†his time BMW M3s were racing certainties and Quattro Turbo would always stay glued to the road to get near the pool and on the sunbed before the Germans need their beautiful Audi 100 Avants correct showing off meant a Porsche 911 Turbo with its attention wonderful research rear wing tea tray and model that every young professional upwardly mobile would parked outside their flat Mews was a BMW 3 Series.
Ruppert details how all these companies progressed in the 1980s and what they did when they got there Fortunately, he was there too, the BMW flogging the prestigious West End Showroom, in Park Lane to yuppies, celebrities film and any other person who could not afford the deposit -remboursable 10 †with Jimmy Spandau†as a nickname, a new BMW every few months and substantial on target income, life was good It was also dangerous when a 635 CSi a blow test 100 mph on the Queen mall was not amused.
From the critically acclaimed author, The British Industry For our part in his Downfall, here on his only German, and uh, why he won.
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The most beautiful things that have been said about the German automotive industry My part in his victory by people who should know better.
Sprinkled with a 290 pages with funny anecdotes and unique sense on cars from a number of excellent illustrations of the author and a story of a man observed wryly decades of German cars -В Steve Cropley Autocar editor.
Life Affirmation - Chas Hallet What Car editor.
Any book that begins with a foreword by the late Kenny Everett gets our vote If you remember Vorsprung durch Technik and ad Golf, you can buy a copy It†s brilliant - Classic and Sportscar.
A fun read, and worth a punt as a reminder not only cars, but to remember the horror of popular music at the time - Octane Magazine.
It is witty, insightful, full of great anecdotes and many facts have by your bedside - Classic Cars.
For a fresh and unique take on the German car industry look no further - Autocar.
Why German cars of the 1980s were simply wunderbar - Retro Cars.
It†is certainly an interesting addition to the library of any petrolhead†- BMW Performance.
If you†five happy memories of the eighty years, you†will enjoy reading about the antics of James†BMW sales to yuppies and movie stars, not to mention his thoughts on the tapes he plays hisВ.
Ruppert also reminisces on the sale of a BMW West End showroom and make columnist critical acclaim for his contribution really personal some of the best pieces - Classic Buyer car.
I must say that the book had a lot of fun, too big size pieces Cock pepper personality content, which makes this book even more enjoyable to read an entire big laugh buy - Keith Adams EditorВ В.
And how many other books have you read with a foreword by the late Kenny Everett If you know your cars, then this is a must have for your bookshelf; a bargain at 99 ВЈ12 any offer - author Keith Jones the next A-Z Cars 1990 - 1999 Complete guide of cars sold in Britain.
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