By: Jeremy Walton .
One of the most versatile front engine/rear drive car designs ever produced, the BMW 3 serves is the foundation of Bavarian Motor Works' continued expansion.
In this Collector's Guide the author has concentrated on the first two editions of the Munich manufacturer's smallest offering, not because he considers the E36 designated 3 series to be unworthy of the collection, but because at the time of writing it was still too recent and was yet to grow to full maturity.