Which BMW designer did the new 3-Series convertible? Auto Spies Exclusive

If you were to ask me my favorite thing about the Detroit Auto Show, it wouldn't be the show, the parties or even the Auto Spies groupies and models fighting for our attention.

My answer would be the Spies tradition of noshing with two of our favorite car designers at the Ritz-Carlton, BMW's Chris Bangle and Adrian Von Hooydonk.

Both of them are not only a real asset to BMW, but they are the indisputable kingpins and envy of EVERY other car designer in the business.

We even found out this year that Chris is an artist outside of his job at BMW and just as creative in that endeavor. He had his own gallery show in Munich recently with people bidding large sums of money for his work.

We all read the rumors about who runs the design show at BMW but the Spies can tell you it is truly a team effort and all of the team has trememdous respect for one another.

A perfect example came when I asked Adrian who designed the new 3-Series convertible.





Without hesitation, he credited his teammates and gave the ultimate credit to Chris.

So this beautiful piece of art is a definitely a 'Bangle'.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding his designs in the past, but no one can dispute this is one gorgeous new ride.

Great job Chris, Adrian and team!

And thank you for taking the time to be part of our favorite tradition at the Detroit Auto Show.









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