Project Marbais is coming home!
Added 2021-08-08 13:25:25 +0000 UTCThis special E30 is coming to Frankfurt!
Yesterday we went to Marbais and meet Sébastien and Michel. Wonderful people and amazing experience, Sébastien even surprised me with a basket of beers! How lovely is that!
Michel is the original owner of this classic E30, bought in July 1983 and delivered on 15th October 1983. Original purchase invoice and complete service history included! He used it as a daily for many years, then around the 2000s, he had the rust removed and repaired and stopped using it in winter. He then used it on rallies across Europe, was part of BMW club Belgium and took it around famous European race tracks with his wife. His wife sadly passed away and he wasn't motivated to continue using it and the car sat.
Obviously, he is emotionally attached to his E30 and was not easy for him to let it go and I feel honored that he picked me as the future custodian. Michel wrote me a wonderful letter, told me many interesting facts about the car, how he drove it and used it. He also added the sport seats and M-tech steering wheel.
We agreed that once fixed up the car and it's registered, Michel and Sébastien will come to Frankfurt so he can reunite with his E30 and drive it.
The car is in overall really solid shape, more details will follow in the video. I'm trying to arrange to have it picked up and delivered next week and immediately start wrenching on it as I'm hoping it won't need a ton of work and I can get it on the road somewhat quicker than usual. Can't wait!
After we left Marbais, we went to Gent where I met Pierre, who owns some really cool BMWs, E31, E24 M635csi, several E21s... and used to run E21 forum. He gave me some awesome rare parts for project Castellon, original E21 Recaro seats, 3-spoke steering wheel, rear deck without holes and Haynes repair manaul! Incredibly nice person.
We only had a couple of hours to see Gent and it's a beautiful city. Definitely planning to back there again.
I'm editing the video now and should land in a couple of days.
Thank you for being here and making stuff like this happen!
Comments
What a beautiful story… and great to meet such wonderful people. That is more emotional than the average romantic movie from Hollywood. 🥳
2021-08-09 19:54:53 +0000 UTCAlso you've nearly outgrown the new garage with all the recent project acquisitions 🤣
Daniel Fearn
2021-08-09 02:26:54 +0000 UTCThat's a mint e30 😍, definitely going to the right person for restoration.
Daniel Fearn
2021-08-09 02:26:19 +0000 UTCFirst point of business- reserve a personalised plate !
2021-08-09 00:11:47 +0000 UTCYou know you are doing something right when people start asking you to help save their cars and even manufacturers are taking notice! When you decided to quit your job and do this full time, some friends and I talked about it and were worried that you may lose your edge by trying to keep the content flowing. I am so pleased. that our fears were baseless and you have just grown and grown. Long may your enthusiasm and support continue. Thank you for all that you do.
2021-08-08 21:55:19 +0000 UTCThanks for including the shots of Gent; they were beautiful. But I'm surprised, no pastries?
2021-08-08 20:53:06 +0000 UTCOh god man... i want one too! :-)
Jan Meltzian
2021-08-08 16:46:13 +0000 UTCBeautiful car and history with it too. Not long ago these would be classed as "old" and not worth very much. I love these survivor cars that have clearly been enjoyed and cherished. Look forward to this one!
2021-08-08 16:35:51 +0000 UTCCheers, Sébastien! Thank you again for everything!
M539 Restorations
2021-08-08 15:53:09 +0000 UTCIt's Edition S 323i.
M539 Restorations
2021-08-08 15:52:20 +0000 UTCDashboard doesn't have any damage, we're in Belgium, not on California's Sunny weather ;-)
2021-08-08 14:13:13 +0000 UTCTo all the patreon here, this guy is awsome, passionate, emotional, a true petrolhead. He shows great respect for cars and owners. Old broken Bimmer are like gems for him. We are very gratefull to him, as we can't wait to see videos of the car in his hands (not Hans if possible ;-) Thanks for comming yesterday, enjoy with tour girlfriend the beers ! See you soon !
2021-08-08 14:11:15 +0000 UTCCongratulations Sreten on another fantastic addition. Thank you for the beautiful, inspirational background story - can’t wait to see you restore this E30!
2021-08-08 14:09:05 +0000 UTCLooks like dashboard has been capped with a cover, will you be replacing what is probably cracked dashboard? Would love to watch that video as I have the same project planned for my E30!
2021-08-08 14:06:01 +0000 UTCDid Pierre's 323 coupe have Alpina mods? I noticed the two-tone paint...
2021-08-08 13:51:49 +0000 UTCno, thank you
hlx
2021-08-08 13:48:48 +0000 UTC
