BMW's new 5 Series proves once again the car maker is a sure-footed performer, producing a desirable car that balances those seemingly opposed forces of safety and sportiness. In fact, we reckon it's a future classic. So, this week we've raided the archives to bring you five classic and sometimes lesser-spotted Bimmers that are a class apart - just like BMW's newest model.
Saturday 16 October 2021
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