Free E32 arrived!
Added 2021-01-28 22:50:41 +0000 UTCLanded today in Frankfurt! Nice and musty!
E31 from Marseille is the worst condition car I got thus far but this takes the cake. That said, it was given to me so that's quite alright.
Let's start with the positive side:
- complete and original, nothing is missing and has a bunch of spares in the trunk
- ignoring the mold, the interior/leather is in great shape
- all Highline equipment present
- engine complete, nothing is disassembled
- paperwork in order
Negative:
- front left fender damaged
- rust so far on the rear doors, rear right bottom quarter, trunk lid
- front and rear windshield kaput
- exhaust, it's down
- heavy mold in the interior
- will need a complete overhaul in every way
That's just after a quick walkaround. The previous owner just told me he gave up on it due to rust on too many important places and I'm yet to look underneath it, but that will likely stop me from restoring it too. If a lot of cutting and welding needs to be done, that's just a nightmare for me. I hate that and it never ends.
Anyway, we'll see once I have a nice look at the underside. I think I'll make a short video about it soon. At some point, I'll get it running and driving and check the condition of the engine and gearbox.
This was such a nice car back in the day, this color combo with Highline equipment... I don't want to scrap it or part it out so I'll just sit on it for some time and eventually come up with a plan.
Comments
What a gorgeous project, looking forward to see how it develops good luck!
Charles R
2021-01-30 10:16:35 +0000 UTCGasselte.
M539 Restorations
2021-01-29 23:22:59 +0000 UTCNot sure, I know I wouldn't sell it or part it out. It's worth maybe 1-2k in this state and to fully restore it, we are talking probably 15-20k easy. So we'll see, I'll eventually come up with a plan.
M539 Restorations
2021-01-29 23:22:44 +0000 UTCWon’t be long before you take hold of the entire alley. I’m sure your neighbors are already cursing at you with all those BMW’s laying around! 😂
Pedro Teixeira
2021-01-29 20:32:38 +0000 UTCWow, would have been a beauty in its prime, that rear cabin looks superb. Hoping you’ll be able to work your magic on this one and the rust isn’t too far gone 👍
Ant N
2021-01-29 20:03:59 +0000 UTCBoyo. Mother Nature in full force.
2021-01-29 18:02:53 +0000 UTCfront and rear windshield SIND kaput :)
2021-01-29 17:45:46 +0000 UTCIn full support on any decision it would end up with. Highline... just too rare and nice.
2021-01-29 15:20:43 +0000 UTCYou'll have a lot of fun bro👌🏻😁 I envy you🤩🤩
2021-01-29 12:23:19 +0000 UTCAmazing colour and equipment combination. Hope it can be saved
2021-01-29 08:51:02 +0000 UTCYes, if it is so far gone you can swap the interior and sell the other parts to further fund your other projects.
2021-01-29 07:05:34 +0000 UTCWhat will be the name of this project?
2021-01-29 06:37:37 +0000 UTCDang, that ride needs serious love!
John Smith
2021-01-29 05:54:52 +0000 UTC
