Introduced in September 1961 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW 1500 entered regular production in October 1962 and was manufactured until December 1964. The M10 4-cylinder …

The Neue Klasse (1500 model) was unveiled to the public at the 1961 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Mar 23, 2025 · The German middle class was ready for the BMW 1500 when it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961. Orders poured in by the thousands, and BMW soon realized …

Sep 3, 2023 · Explore the transformative journey of BMW's 'New Class', with the iconic 1500 model as a cornerstone. Discover how this legacy influences BMW's electric future.

Its 4-cylinder 1.5-liter unit was able to deliver around 80 hp and was later redeveloped for the 1800 and 1600 models. The BMW 1500 could go up to 150 km/h and delivered excellent …

Dec 5, 2016 · Discover the BMW 1500, a rare and fascinating model from the 1960s that marked the beginning of BMW's iconic "New Class" series. Our comprehensive guide includes specs, …

Aug 21, 2024 · Had it not been for this understated but stylish saloon, the famous roundel might be just a memory today. The 1500, shown as a prototype at the 1961 Frankfurt show, courted …

Sporting models good to drive, and well made, BMW's future starts here. The BMW 1500 emerged in 1962 to cement BMW's revival from its near death in the late-'50s.

The 1500 sedan was one of BMW’s lesser-known models of the Sixties, yet it led the way, as the first of the New Class" models to a long series of larger-engined models that changed the …

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