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Free E32 arrived!

Landed 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. <...

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First Drive in 5 Years - V12 BMW E32 750iL - Project Karlsruhe: Part 4

A new episode of project Karlsruhe is here. It's finally running and driving!

One of the main reasons I didn't want to pay the asking price for this car initially was the poor compression te...

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Yet another new project!

First of all, since posting up the last video and announcing I'm going full-time, we gained a lot more Patreons and I want to thank you all so much for your generous support and for being here! It'...

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Garden Find 6-Speed V12 BMW E31 850i Revival - Project Marseille: Part 1

Meet project Marseille! This poor E31 has been rotting in a garden in Southern France for the last 10 years and now it's getting a second chance with yours truly. Condition is pretty much what I ex...

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First start in 5 years - V12 BMW E32 750iL - Project Karlsruhe: Part 3

The V12 beast is alive! Long procedure to properly put it back in service but hearing it sing for the first time is a rewarding moment.
I found a lot of mistakes from the previous mechanic shop ...

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Make It Less Noisy - BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 7

Happy New Year, folks! Part 7 of project Cologne where we sort out the rear wheel bearings and eliminated the rust from the rear right quarter panel. 

In other news, poject Dubai is sold...

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Say hallo to project Marseille!

If you've been following the channel from the beginning, then you know I have a soft spot for neglected 8 series. This is my 6th one, all with a 6-speed manual.

After striking out with that b...

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The news about the future!

Some exciting news! I haven't told this to many people yet, but I quit my job!

I submitted a resignation letter at the end of the last month. It was a long time coming. I'm an IT support spec...

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Forgotten V12 BMW E32 750iL Gets Rescued - Project Karlsruhe: Part 2

Hope you are having a nice start of the weekend! I thought I quickly put together the video when I went to Karlsruhe to pick up this lovely neglected V12 machine. Going to try shorter videos with t...

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Project Karlsruhe is a go!

Loaded up just now and on its way to the dojo! I'm really excited and can't wait to get it running again!

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V12 BMW E38 750iL Restoration - Project Dubai: The Grand Finale - Part 7

Here we are, the final chapter of project Dubai! This video took a very long time to make, but I love how it turned out. Not to mention the car itself, it's a stunner! I'm still amazed how far this...

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New project news!

I hope you good folks are having a good start of the week. I have news!

After striking out with that E31 from Spain, the itch to revive another V12 beast was getting stronger. I decided to se...

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Behind the scenes: buying a project car

Wanted to give you a little behind scenes. I'm attempting to rescue this 1991 E31 850i from Spain. It's been off the road for 12+ years, doesn't run and somehow ended up with a shady car dealer. A ...

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Comfortable Daily Driver: Straight-Six BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 6

Part 6 of project Cologne! Mission make the daily comfortable has been achieved! Completed the two-tone interior conversion with Sport seats and replaced front & rear shocks with Koni Special A...

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Your contribution to project Raleigh (E60 M5)

Just wanted to express my gratitude again to all of you for being here and tell you that the last month's Patreon check went towards buying rod bearings and rod bolts for project Raleigh, the E60 M...

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Nice pictures of project Dubai

Had a friend take some really nice pictures of the E38 with Frankfurt skyline in the background. Hope you like them!

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Interior Upgrade On My "Cheap" Straight-Six BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 5

Part 5 of project Cologne! A bit different one as we have a guest upholsterer (subscriber) who fixed up my Individual Sport seat and I pretty much tear the interior into pieces. Gonna aim for the f...

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Part 6 of Project Dubai: Home Stretch - V12 BMW E38 750iL Restoration

Part 6 is done! I tied up some loose ends in this one and started with the makeover of the exterior. The next episode should be the grand finale! 

Also, I'll be posting videos 12 to 24 h...

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Project Dubai on the Nürburgring!

First pic of the E38 on the Ring drops here!
Overall had a great time, took it really easy on the track and it held up well. My primary goal was not to touch armco and have cool pictures taken ...

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Project Dubai nearly done!

First wash after paint correction and ceramic coating being applied. Detailed the interior too. Still in disbelief how good this turd turned out.

Was thinking what to do with it as the last ...

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New video! Rejuvenating a Neglected Straight-Six BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 4

A little bit of everything in this one. From getting lost in a small village to leather repair and Xenon retrofit. It's a long one too, I was thinking to split it into 2 parts, but I find that the ...

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I bought headlight washers

For 300€, which is kinda expensive but then they did come with an entire car attached to them. 😁
318i with a blown engine, same color as my Touring and has decent options: xenon, parking se...

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New video: Getting Project Cologne to Pass German TÜV: BMW E46 325i Touring - Part 3

Part 3 of project Cologne is here! In this episode, I finished preparing it for TÜV and got it roadworthy again! This one is around 20 minutes, a bit less than usual but let me know how you like i...

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Project Cologne back on the road!

The E46 Touring is finally where it belongs, back on the road! Got the plates today and went for a first drive on the Autobahn which went drama free. Drives great and it just reminded me how slow a...

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Garage Find V12 BMW E32 750iL & Projects Update

New videos is up! I avoid being hit by the garage door and run away from spiders in this one. Sadly, I couldn't rescue this example but here's hoping for the next one! 

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New video

Howdy folks! I'll be posting a garage find video in the upcoming days. It's a 1989 BMW E32 750iL with 12 mighty cylinders that I found in Karlsruhe. 

Sadly, I didn't buy it as I couldn't...

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Project Dubai update

About 4 days of intense paint correction and polishing, this turd is shining bright like a diamond. I find it pretty impressive that it still wears its original paint and I managed to remove a lot ...

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Fixing up a Straight-Six BMW E46 325i Touring - Project Cologne: Part 2

 

https://youtu.be/PGkTkImVSxg

Part 2 of project Cologne is here! My Longest video so far but I'...

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Project Cologne - Part 2

Thank you all again for being here and kindly supporting me!

Just wanted to give you an update that I'm doing the final cut of Project Cologne: Part 2. Hopefully it's ready some time tomorrow...

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