"Year of the 1" original Book

MachinesWithSouls · 12-23-2016, 11:11 AM

1 Series friends-

I've recently come across 3 "Year of the 1" books that were given to owners of the car when it first came out.

They are still shrink-wrapped, so they are in excellent condition.

I have no idea if anyone here is interested in such an old relic, but if you are, please message me and let me know.

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Esteban · 12-23-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SoManyBlueCars

1 Series friends-

I've recently come across 3 "Year of the 1" books that were given to owners of the car when it first came out.

They are still shrink-wrapped, so they are in excellent condition.

I have no idea if anyone here is interested in such an old relic, but if you are, please message me and let me know.

It's an interesting book. I received one for my first 1er. That plus a BMW pen and a BMW flash drive. Probably not worth much but I'd keep one if I were you just because it's kind of special if you like bimmers.

Ric in RVA · 12-23-2016, 01:14 PM

I'd like one.

PM'd you to work it out.

NorthernDancer · 12-23-2016, 01:17 PM

If this is the book that measures 12"x9 3/8ths" then this book has the identical VIN label on the inside cover to the one on your car. I have it. Very classy and important if this book is for your car.

Esteban · 12-23-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

If this is the book that measures 12"x9 3/8ths" then this book has the identical VIN label on the inside cover to the one on your car. I have it. Very classy and important if this book is for your car.

Good point. I forgot about the VIN.

Mineral///M4 · 12-23-2016, 02:16 PM

I'd like one please.

MZWIE · 12-23-2016, 02:39 PM

I have the original for my car. Figured it might be a good reference when selling car. Nothing else.

BMWCCA1 · 11-02-2020, 05:16 PM

I have two. Would love to find the original owners, if they still have their cars, or the current owners. I'll dig 'em out and list the VINs.

Esteban · 11-02-2020, 06:05 PM

I still have my book and I'll be keeping it. I paid for it when I bought my car.

Also have both Monroney stickers for my '08 and '11 135s, plus a cool sketch of the 1er.

My BMW pen and BMW flash drive have long since gone goodbye.

Philip Green · 11-02-2020, 11:19 PM

hi
what kind of this book is and how it will help me?

its like a mirror book .

Esteban · 11-03-2020, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Philip Green

hi
what kind of this book is and how it will help me?

its like a mirror book .

The OP did say it was shrink wrapped so that's probably why it looks reflective and shiny.

MachinesWithSouls · 11-03-2020, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Philip Green

hi
what kind of this book is and how it will help me?

its like a mirror book .

It's shrink wrapped...

..Rush.. · 11-03-2020, 06:34 AM

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MachinesWithSouls · 11-03-2020, 07:02 AM

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This thread was from 2016 so not sure how it got brought up but the books are gone.

..Rush.. · 11-03-2020, 07:47 AM

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BMWCCA1 · 10-05-2021, 10:01 AM

If anyone knows who owns the following Year-One of the 1 car, I have their book!

VK40078
(Jet Black/beige 135iA convertible sold in VA but recent recall in done in Wilimington, NC. This one is actually a 2009 produced in September 2008. Certificate No. 11091

I also have a book marked VIN KP32227
(oddly enough, this VIN shows as a 2007 Monaco Blue 328xiA SULEV sold in CT)
These books have the original BMW VIN stickers inside the front cover with production date, etc. Can't imagine how that second one got a 328 VIN. The service history shows a production date of 11/06 while the sticker in the book shows "128i 02/08". Weird, isn't it? The Certificate in the inside rear cover shows a 128i Coupe in Sedona Red with Coral Red upholstery and a production date of 3/08 and delivery date of 5/08 with an embossed stamp from Leipzig with "First Year of Production" and Hubert Raumberger's signature. The Certificate No. on that one is 00001 so I have to assume it is a dummy for dealer display.

The book itself is a treasure. It opens with David E. Davis talking about the inspiration for his memorable Car and Driver article "Turn Your Hymnals to 2002" and the book includes not only a reprint of that entire article but an update with the 1-series written by Davis' son, Matt, in addition to other articles and reviews drawing on the 2002 comparison. There's also a section written by the BMWCCA's Bob Roemer with quotes from Mike Miller and Dave Farnsworth. There's a section on the 1-series design which avoids actually crediting the designer, Chris Chapman, and instead focuses on the "other" Chris and his limelight-seeking successor, Adrian van Hooydonk. It's still a pretty amazing publication. I'm happy to pass it along to the rightful owner of the 2009 135i Convertible, if they and the car still exist—or care. Otherwise I'm happy to hang on to both of them!

Ric in RVA · 10-05-2021, 08:30 PM

Since you all are going to go look for it anyways....

http://drive4corners.com/turn-hymnals-2002/

MMBMR · 11-08-2021, 07:48 AM

Want to buy a "Year of the 1" book, if anyone has one to sell, let me know.

Thunderguts · 11-08-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MMBMR

Want to buy a "Year of the 1" book, if anyone has one to sell, let me know.

Keep watching. I found one on eBay about a year ago for a reasonable price. I don't want to get rid of it though. They are very nice.

twinturbovan · 11-21-2021, 09:34 PM

Id love to buy one for my Year One of The 1 that came with everything except the book..

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BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2248 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	If anyone knows who owns the following Year-One of the 1 car, I have their book! VK40078 (Jet Black/beige 135iA convertible sold in VA but recent recall in done in Wilimington, NC. This one is actually a 2009 produced in September 2008. Certificate No. 11091 I also have a book marked VIN KP32227 (oddly enough, this VIN shows as a 2007 Monaco Blue 328xiA SULEV sold in CT) These books have the original BMW VIN stickers inside the front cover with production date, etc. Can't imagine how that second one got a 328 VIN. The service history shows a production date of 11/06 while the sticker in the book shows "128i 02/08". Weird, isn't it? The Certificate in the inside rear cover shows a 128i Coupe in Sedona Red with Coral Red upholstery and a production date of 3/08 and delivery date of 5/08 with an embossed stamp from Leipzig with "First Year of Production" and Hubert Raumberger's signature. The Certificate No. on that one is 00001 so I have to assume it is a dummy for dealer display. The book itself is a treasure. It opens with David E. Davis talking about the inspiration for his memorable Car and Driver article "Turn Your Hymnals to 2002" and the book includes not only a reprint of that entire article but an update with the 1-series written by Davis' son, Matt, in addition to other articles and reviews drawing on the 2002 comparison. There's also a section written by the BMWCCA's Bob Roemer with quotes from Mike Miller and Dave Farnsworth. There's a section on the 1-series design which avoids actually crediting the designer, Chris Chapman, and instead focuses on the "other" Chris and his limelight-seeking successor, Adrian van Hooydonk. It's still a pretty amazing publication. I'm happy to pass it along to the rightful owner of the 2009 135i Convertible, if they and the car still exist—or care. Otherwise I'm happy to hang on to both of them!
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