BMW i3 crowned Classic of the Future

The BMW i3 represents a milestone in personal mobility. The world's first premium model designed from the outset to be powered by an all-electric drive system can be assured of a place in the automotive history books. And it seems the readers of German motoring magazine Auto Bild Klassik agree, having anointed the BMW i3 a 'Classic of the Future'.

Another groundbreaking BMW model also came out on top in the voting for the 2013 'Goldenes Klassik-Lenkrad' (Golden Classic Steering Wheel) awards after Auto Bild Klassik readers named a flawlessly maintained BMW 323i first registered in 1979 as their 'Find of the Year'.

The winners of the Golden Classic Steering Wheel awards - which span five categories - will be presented with their accolades on 24^th October 2013. This BMW Museum in Munich provides the backdrop for this year's prize giving ceremony.  

Racing driver of many years and current BMW brand ambassador Prince Leopold of Bavaria will also be the recipient of a special Golden Classic Steering Wheel award. The motor sport enthusiast made his name with more than 120 victories in touring car, sports car and vintage car racing. But as well as his success on the track, the award also recognises his many years of service on the jury for Auto Bild's Golden Steering Wheel awards.

The annual Golden Classic Steering Wheel awards see Auto Bild Klassik honouring vehicles and personalities judged to have made a distinctive mark on automotive culture and history. Singled out alongside the 'Classic Car of the Year' and 'Classic of the Future' will be the 'Find of the Year', 'Restoration of the Year' and 'Personality of the Year'. This year marked the fourth occasion that this public vote has been held, with almost 27,000 readers of the German vintage and classic car magazine taking part in the 2013 poll.