1939 BMW 355

This is a 1939 BMW 355, the car maker's first luxury "saloon." "The BMW sales department named it the 'Autobahn' model because of its suitability for Germany's new high-speed roads," a museum sign reads. "The powerful 6-cylinder engine and the lightweight body and running gear made it the fastest car in its class. For well-off customers, a two- or four-door convertible was available as an alternative to the saloon."