Competition 27 (Winner Steve Ashton)

Thats right the 'slightly less often than weekly' caption competition....

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Competition 27 (Winner Steve Ashton)

Post by neil » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:58 pm

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Post by Sunnyville » Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:05 pm

The worlds FIRST FULLY recyclable car!!!

Or how about a model for beginners.

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Post by D4 » Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:32 am

severe cost rationalisation can unfortunately be seen on the new B7.
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Post by Charles » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:35 am

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Post by Geoff » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:43 am

And here is one I made earlier.
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Post by Simon Davey » Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:01 am

"After too much Bangle and his excessive curves the BMW main board commission a contrasting styling team ... The new 6 series clearly shows their direction"
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Post by ALPB1033 » Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:52 pm

BMW going GREEN! Thus easier for recyle. Welcome for the GREEN PARTY to control the broad.

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Post by Petrolhead » Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:50 pm

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Post by D4 » Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:59 am

evidence of BMW cutting cardboard corners...
2011 BMW 520d M Sport Saloon
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Post by Chas » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:09 am

The decision to move BMWs design centre from Tokyo to California was an easy one to make.

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Post by Alpina Jim » Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:02 am

Looks like another case of "cut and shut" to me.
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Post by Steve A » Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:22 pm

Paddington Bear finally gets some decent wheels!
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Post by Steve A » Fri Feb 09, 2007 1:05 pm

Paddington Bears Alpins is ready for delivery
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Post by chefyboy » Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:54 am

some people will do any thing to have a bmw in there driveway !!!
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Post by B10BRW » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:37 pm

And here we have the new patrol car for the Cardboard Cut out Policemen

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