What type of Bimma is this?

[cannondale1]

Spotted this here car downtown today at lunchtime. Asshole in the truck blocked my shot.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/gsr_ryan/GetAttachmentaspx-1.jpg

[CookieMonster]

e30 convertible

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by CookieMonster
e30 convertible
... with an ugly body kit.

[buh_buh]

that is a brutal widebody kit

[cycosis]

I think a guy in my neighbourhood owns it, isnt it an old m3?

[FiveFreshFish]

Could be but likely not. E30 M3 convertibles were not sold here so it's either an imported European car, or a regular E30 convertible with an extensive body kit.

There were fewer than 700 produced for Europe.
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=9

[R-Audi]

I know the guy and the car.. I believe its a regular E30 (not M3) with a HUGE widebody on it and a bunch of engine mods.. (Hnt with an big oil cooler peaking out of the bumper)
Today its a bit dated.... but back in its day it was pretty cool.

[7thgenvic]

I still love the look of ol' bimmers!

[blacklabel]

I heard it's a one of a kind 1987 M3 (yes I understand, they didn't get made till 88. Pretty sweet car.

[vkoch]

hey guys, thats actually my car, so thanks to all that think its ugly.
you would be among the very few that dont like it
anyways, the car was an 87 M3 coupe which was stripped to the frame, and built up to be a convertible
its not a 325i for those of you that think so
its powered by the inline 4, 2.3L M engine that came in the E30 back then
i bought it from a guy who imported it from florida in 91, and it was originally owned by Mark Duper who played for the miami dolphons back in the 80's
the car was taken in a cocaine drug raid in 88 and was sold at a police auction in 91
it only has 13,000 original miles
and to the guy that "knows me", u definately dont bud, cuz u clearly dont know me, or the car and its mods

[austic]

not my cup of tea but.. i dont have an eye for old cars

[C4S]

Doesn't matter ... Such an ugly riced ride ..

Racer X ??

[TomcoPDR]

vkoch, got more pics?

[VW337]

It is definatly an eye catcher. Post some pics up of the rear Vkoch.

[FraserB]

Looks like it could be a pretty fun rally rig. Actually prefer it over some of the other bimmers.

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by vkoch
u definately dont bud, cuz u clearly dont know me, or the car and its mods

Easy Vince, I definitely do know you! (And you know me as well.)
I'll admit I didnt know anything about the car, just saw it rolling around in the summer.

[Idratherbsidewayz]

Originally posted by R-Audi


Easy Vince, I definitely do know you! (And you know me as well.)
I'll admit I didnt know anything about the car, just saw it rolling around in the summer.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

And to the haters, the car looks much better in person. Definitely unique and pretty sick.

[blacklabel]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/front.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/front.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/front.jpg

[vkoch]

Originally posted by R-Audi


Easy Vince, I definitely do know you! (And you know me as well.)
I'll admit I didnt know anything about the car, just saw it rolling around in the summer.

Okay well who is this then...

[blacklabel]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/rearend.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/side.jpg

[vkoch]

Spencer cook maybe? U don't know
me bud

[Hakkola]

yeah bud
stop
pretending like U know him.

[vkoch]

wow, thank you, finally someone who is not trying to make some sort of a claim to fame here
audi boy, do u have anything constructive to say?

[dirtsniffer]

i've lost some respect for some forum members, because that is clearly a super mint e30. i didnt even know bmw made a convertible e30 m3..

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by vkoch
wow, thank you, finally someone who is not trying to make some sort of a claim to fame here
audi boy, do u have anything constructive to say?

:dunno: you sure seem like a douche bag... seen this car lots at TV.. kinda meh...

[nykz]

Originally posted by JfuckinC

:dunno: you sure seem like a douche bag... seen this car lots at TV.. kinda meh...

BMW.



I think its alright looking, maybe a little excessive with the body kit.. but its all personal preference

[msommers]

Engine pics? Mods?

[97'Scort]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
i've lost some respect for some forum members, because that is clearly a super mint e30. i didnt even know bmw made a convertible e30 m3..
They did, but only in Europe as some other member posted. This is a one-off by the sound of it. I don't really believe the whole back story (doesn't add much IMO).

Looks like it's in good shape, the body kit might look dated now but that's a killer retro mod look. I'd lose the motorsport stripes (or at least in that spot) and figure out a way to re-do the exhaust (ruins the lines poking through the cutout like that. Other than that it's a pretty nice looking E30. Would definitely enjoy some more shots to see if the engine/interior is up to par as well.

[blacklabel]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/interior.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/steve123411/intertor1241.jpg

[scat19]

OMG burn it. Please.

[R-Audi]

Originally posted by vkoch
wow, thank you, finally someone who is not trying to make some sort of a claim to fame here
audi boy, do u have anything constructive to say?

Ahh Vince. Good old claim to fame. I could go on all day with stories from BC... (which you probably wouldnt like) but I'll send you a pm instead.

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by R-Audi


Ahh Vince. Good old claim to fame. I could go on all day with stories from Terra Vista... (which you probably wouldnt like) but I'll send you a pm instead.

TV Drama!!
Shady B for life :rofl:

[gqmw]

Originally posted by JfuckinC


TV Drama!!
Shady B for life :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl:

[vkoch]

Originally posted by 97'Scort

They did, but only in Europe as some other member posted. This is a one-off by the sound of it. I don't really believe the whole back story (doesn't add much IMO).


i have a story from the calgary herald a few years back with the cars previous owner.
i can post it if u guys like as it explains the history of the car

[vkoch]

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<img>http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac68/vkoch7772/IMGP0115.jpg?t=1258516647

[blacklabel]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac68/vkoch7772/IMGP0115.jpg

[vkoch]

i need to clean it up a bit but thats original from 87 as well

[Kloubek]

Take off the gaudy stripes, and remove the side testy vents (but keep the widebody) and I'd like it quite a bit.

It's just a little bit too "LOOK AT MEEEEE!!!!" for my tastes.

Regardless - I appreciate it's originality. Certainly could pick your car out of a parking lot!

[jcollings]

Originally posted by Kloubek
and I'd like it quite a bit.

yea... i doubt he gives a shit what you or anyone thinks about it.

drive on mang

[vkoch]

Originally posted by jcollings


yea... i doubt he gives a shit what you or anyone thinks about it.

drive on mang

haha thanks man
iv had tons of suggestions on what to do with it but the stripes on the car are actually painted in so im not ready to sink the cash in to get a new paint job just yet
and besides, its kinda fun to drive something that everyone looks at, whether in awe or disgust

[vkoch]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac68/vkoch7772/hpqscan0001.jpg?t=1258524642

[gqmw]

Originally posted by Kloubek
Take off the gaudy stripes, and remove the side testy vents (but keep the widebody) and I'd like it quite a bit.

It's just a little bit too &quot;LOOK AT MEEEEE!!!!&quot; for my tastes.

Regardless - I appreciate it's originality. Certainly could pick your car out of a parking lot!

I agree with this a lot. The stripes especially is a major turn off for me.

Guess the owner likes the attention...good attention or bad attention is still attention.

Read the story, cool story though.

[rockanrepublic]

i say keep the car the way you want it. Why give a shit what they think? they dont drive it.:thumbsup:

[icky2unk]

ugly

[C4S]

O M G .... :barf:

[strong]

Hate on Haters this car is mint from its era and you couldnt even try to build something to this Calliber back in the 80s. I wouldnt rush out and build one or buy it but I can definitly appreciate something that could not be reproduced without a serious amount of $$$$.

Vince your car is Original and gets more attention then most Bimmas out there and no one will ever pull up with the same car. At the end of the day there is no way to impress everyone and some people are too insecure to admit they like something thats different then normal.

:hitit:

[bellabella]

bet that most who posted negative comments could never afford one anyways :) drive on dude.

[CMW403]

Originally posted by strong
Hate on Haters this car is mint from its era and you couldnt even try to build something to this Calliber back in the 80s. I wouldnt rush out and build one or buy it but I can definitly appreciate something that could not be reproduced without a serious amount of $$$$.

Vince your car is Original and gets more attention then most Bimmas out there and no one will ever pull up with the same car. At the end of the day there is no way to impress everyone and some people are too insecure to admit they like something thats different then normal.

:hitit:

yeah, i agree

iv ridden in his car a couple times and i think its one of the coolest most unique cars on the road. pictures truly don't do it any justice, in person you get to truly appreciate the fit and finish of the CF widebody. i think its :bigpimp: