Thanks to a German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and an inspirational young manager, the concept of a compact, high-quality sports saloon became a reality.

The Story of BMW follows the fascinating history of this great German brand, from its early years as a small, struggling car maker launched during the Depression to the desirable marque it is today.

It traces over 30 of the most popular models from 1926 onwards, using design styles, performance analysis and sales figures to build a comprehensive portrait of each car.

Travel back through time with footage of 502s racing at Nurburgring, rare BMW promotional films see some special survivors in stunning detail.

"A must for every BMW fan is Duke Video's The Story of BMW DVD. This documentary charts the history of the company from its humble beginnings to its current position as one of the most successful car manufacturers in the world, as well as reviewing all the popular models from 1926 onwards. Priced at £16.99 it's an interesting and comprehensive film and one that every BMW fan will enjoy." - BMW Car

Models covered include: DA2, 320, 335, 340, 507, 503, 1500, 2002, 2000CS, M1, 6 Series, 3 Series and Z1