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geme · 01-11-2009, 10:02 AM

Hi friends, I wanna know what bmw logo wins

I like a lot the 1923...
What is your choise?
BMW Logo History

Polaris78 · 01-11-2009, 12:57 PM

Easily the 1954 type - it is the cleanest, and was used for all of the iconic BMWs that made the company a modern success today. (there were many very nice pre-war BMWs, but many other makes as well that have not lasted, and BMW owes its success to the post-war 'new class' and beyond)

1989E34M5 · 01-11-2009, 03:27 PM

any1 know what the center of the badge is supposed to represent? A little history!

nuts4bmw · 01-11-2009, 03:39 PM

Yup, BMW was originally an engine builder for airplanes for the most part I beleive. The blue and white center of the logo represents the spinning of a propeller blade at high rpm.

**Blackice** · 01-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by 1989E34M5

any1 know what the center of the badge is supposed to represent? A little history!

The true meaning of the ‘sky blue and white quartered’ BMW logo is the most controversial issue of the company. According to Dr. Florian Triebel, Executive Board Member of BMW AG, “There are two traditions concerning the significance of the BMW logo and trademark, offering two different interpretations of its sky blue and white fields. One interpretation points to a rotating propeller. The other relates the BMW logo to Bavaria as the place where the products are manufactured”.

The circular BMW logo was a representation of a spinning propeller of a Bavarian Luftwaffe. At the time, aircrafts were painted with regional colors and the colors of the Bavarian flag were white and blue. It is said that the pilot saw the propeller as alternating segments of white and blue, hence the logo. The roundel was a nod to Karl Rapp’s original company.

This may be so but in fact it is known that it also comes from the white and blue flag of Bavaria – the largest state of Germany. The capital city of the state is Munich and this is the place where even today we can find the BMW Headquarters.

Ref : http://www.logoblog.org/bmw_logo.php

Shocka · 01-11-2009, 11:13 PM

i like ol 1923

Shocka · 01-11-2009, 11:13 PM

the war didnt hurt bmw either, big contract

mirek · 01-13-2009, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Blackice

The true meaning of the ‘sky blue and white quartered’ BMW logo is the most controversial issue of the company. According to Dr. Florian Triebel, Executive Board Member of BMW AG, “There are two traditions concerning the significance of the BMW logo and trademark, offering two different interpretations of its sky blue and white fields. One interpretation points to a rotating propeller. The other relates the BMW logo to Bavaria as the place where the products are manufactured”.

The circular BMW logo was a representation of a spinning propeller of a Bavarian Luftwaffe. At the time, aircrafts were painted with regional colors and the colors of the Bavarian flag were white and blue. It is said that the pilot saw the propeller as alternating segments of white and blue, hence the logo. The roundel was a nod to Karl Rapp’s original company.

This may be so but in fact it is known that it also comes from the white and blue flag of Bavaria – the largest state of Germany. The capital city of the state is Munich and this is the place where even today we can find the BMW Headquarters.

At least source your post

http://www.logoblog.org/bmw_logo.php

**Blackice** · 01-13-2009, 08:49 PM

Yes, very good point. My bad. I will add this credit to the post.

Dave

**Blackice** · 01-13-2009, 08:54 PM

A few more roundels for the collection.

kyleadkins · 01-14-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm kinda a fan of the 1954. Something about it just captivates my attention.

Mr. Red · 01-15-2009, 07:07 PM

Yes, I would have to say the 1954 is my favourite. It's just so clean and classic

Shocka · 01-22-2009, 01:53 AM

Look at this beaut i picked up on ebay, its chrome ol skool.

geme · 01-25-2009, 02:20 AM

Chrome emblem looks great

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geme newbie Name: Geme Joined: Dec 2008 From: New York, USA Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's your chosen BMW logo? Hi friends, I wanna know what bmw logo wins I like a lot the 1923... What is your choise? BMW Logo History Last edited by ScottHalliday; 01-13-2009 at 07:57 PM..

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Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	A few more roundels for the collection. Attached Images

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01-11-2009, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Polaris78 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Surrey Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 1 Time in 1 Post	Easily the 1954 type - it is the cleanest, and was used for all of the iconic BMWs that made the company a modern success today. (there were many very nice pre-war BMWs, but many other makes as well that have not lasted, and BMW owes its success to the post-war 'new class' and beyond)

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1989E34M5 Senior Member Name: Brian Joined: Mar 2008 From: Richmond Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 5 Times in 3 Posts	any1 know what the center of the badge is supposed to represent? A little history!

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nuts4bmw Senior Member Name: Art Joined: Oct 2008 From: Surrey Posts: 234 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 5 Times in 4 Posts nuts4bmw's pictures '95 BMW M540i	Yup, BMW was originally an engine builder for airplanes for the most part I beleive. The blue and white center of the logo represents the spinning of a propeller blade at high rpm.

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Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	i like ol 1923

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Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	the war didnt hurt bmw either, big contract

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Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	Yes, very good point. My bad. I will add this credit to the post. Dave

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kyleadkins Senior Member Name: Kyle Joined: Nov 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 3 7 Times in 5 Posts	I'm kinda a fan of the 1954. Something about it just captivates my attention.

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Mr. Red Senior Member Name: Steve Joined: May 2006 From: West Vancouver Posts: 946 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 22 13 Times in 12 Posts Mr. Red's pictures '97 BMW M3	Yes, I would have to say the 1954 is my favourite. It's just so clean and classic

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geme newbie Name: Geme Joined: Dec 2008 From: New York, USA Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chrome emblem looks great

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