Paul Bracq, a BMW designer of the 70s. #BMWstories

Dackelone · 12-16-2014, 06:52 AM

VCP · 12-16-2014, 01:19 PM

This is fantastic! I still have clients that come to my shop(once was the BMW dealer) with their 70's early 80's 3's and 5's that were purchased brand new out of my showroom. I will be playing this video on repeat in the front end, thanks!

Doctor///M · 12-16-2014, 02:00 PM

Insightful!

Pavit · 12-16-2014, 03:26 PM

Brookside · 12-16-2014, 04:00 PM

Cool old gent.
Great to learn he takes credit for introducing the emphasized shoulder line back in the 70's that is a basic design cue that continues into virtually all present day BMW's.
Great Video.

VMRWheels · 12-16-2014, 05:08 PM

Great vid!

cncmastr · 12-16-2014, 07:06 PM

Camshaft Paul!

yesido · 12-17-2014, 01:49 AM

i really like BMW make this type of video, it's a part of brand history

W/// · 12-17-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VCP

This is fantastic! I still have clients that come to my shop(once was the BMW dealer) with their 70's early 80's 3's and 5's that were purchased brand new out of my showroom. I will be playing this video on repeat in the front end, thanks!

I love that kind of loyalty. I hope to do that with my E92

Soorena · 12-17-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

Camshaft Paul!

That's Paul Rosche.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 12-17-2014, 06:45 PM

Not only Paul Bracq designed some of the most iconic BMW's, his influence on BMW's designs are still seen on the current models. Before that he also penned some of the most iconic Mercedes Benz cars such as the 280 SL Pagoda...

His family business is now specialising in restoring classic cars designed by him: http://www.paulbracq.com/

History and drawings here: http://www.paulbracq.com/histoire/

Dackelone · 12-17-2014, 06:58 PM

@cncmastr

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Camshaft Paul!

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Originally Posted by Soorena

That's Paul Rosche.

Camshaft Paul is featured in the new ADRENALIN film/dvd. He is quite funny in it. This dvd is really a MUST HAVE for any BMW car lover. Hans Stuck, Paul Rosche and Deiter Quester - were the best parts of the BMW DTM story.

Paul is at 01:25

Action JacksonE92 · 12-17-2014, 11:11 PM

Glad he was able to pursue his passion. That's one thing not all of us gets to do.

ilaurenzv · 12-18-2014, 02:05 AM

I will be playing this video on repeat in the front end, thanks!

cncmastr · 12-18-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Soorena

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

Camshaft Paul!

That's Paul Rosche.

Yup, just realized this now.

SHLin · 12-18-2014, 09:19 AM

very nice video

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