The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range.
BMW 5 Series (E12)
BMW 2200ti Garmisch
BMW 2200ti Garmisch rear
Rear view, until 1976
The BMW New Class was a line of sedans and coupes produced by German automaker BMW between 1962 and 1972. These models ensured BMW's solvency after the company's financial crisis of the 1950s and established the identity of BMW automobiles as sports sedans.
BMW 2000
BMW 1500
BMW 2000 CS
Rear 3/4 view of BMW 1500