This is not a BMW that drive your kids to school in. It's not a BMW some wealthy German businessman drives to an important meeting. It's not a BMW you buy to impress the neighbors.
At least, not anymore it's not. Maybe it was a long time ago. Now, it's a track weapon. It's a war horse. It bears the scars from many battles, but it keeps on doing what it's been built and re-built to do best — get sideways.
Consider this post my official salute to old war horses everywhere.
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