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This is my other side project, it's my 15 year old sons car bought for 1k... just had a new roof fitted When these are complete I'll be ready for another 325i.

Yes, an original factory 16v although it use to be Metallic Grey.

The car feels much faster than my E30 318is and E30 325i, but probably because its very raw and has a hard ride...but the exhaust continually gurgles and accelaration is quick with a lightened flywheel...although it's very much back to basics over the BMW's. Personally, build quality isn't as good and secondhand parts are difficult to find here in NZ, but its great fun to drive.

Most of the praise should be for the previous owner, he did all the real work It may need to be sold yet as the wife's grandad is terminaly ill and she's wanting to head back to the UK, so she see's this as an available money pot

This has been the latest summer project to help me get over my BMW fetish, it's a car originally started by a Brendon Dixon on VASK and I'm slowly finishing the work he started. It's a 1987 Golf GTI 16v, non power steering, manual windows etc, BBS Ra's, debadged and delocked boot, just done 134,000 miles. Imported from the UK in 1988. I'm just finished refitting all the trim with OEM screws, fixed the central locking etc and because I'm anal I've been swapping out any worn parts for newer items. I need to finish the final touches to my false boot floor and source and fit OEM stereo speakers and then find some early arches, so I don't need to refit the side trim.

Looks in good nick, how is the headlining?

That's a shame, plus we'd love to see a few more pics

Anymore pics?

All the best

Yeah Martyn, I've had some bad luck with the good old BMW's lately and decided I had to sell some. The 'is' I sold to kick the BMW habit...but that hasn't lasted long and I now want another tsk. I just love doing German cars up, especially BMW's, maybe I need to see a Doctor or possibly open my own restoration business. I just need a big shed to keep them all in.... Thought I'd get another project, so the search is on.

No just a normal 325i, the M needs removing....plus no LSD on these models.

Max (Tastic), you do worry me sometimes.... you spying on me Either that or we have similar tastes...oh that Golf in Nelson isnt for sale anymore, he's keeping it. So yes the car is most definitely a BMW, the car is a SA Import, Auto 1991, needs some Mtech II bodykit replacing and some minor tidyups, it's currently in Penrose. Thought I'd try another SA after selling Penry's old one. I'll need the rear spoiler and the front valance, plus the seat repairing....need to ring Ray (HellBM) Just need someone to take a look and see if it's ok....few bits of rust on sunroof and one door. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=197454414

Guys I'd like to look over a car based in Akl and wondered if anyone had time to go take a look and report back, before I make the trip myself I'll get the exact location for you. Cheers Paul

Looks as if Mike at Porirua Euro is still on holiday Lucky!

Give Porirua European a ring (Mike on 04 237 5054), they always seem to have parts or can get them quickly

Is this Penry's old car? Lovely piece of machinery...he still misses it

Post up the pics would love to see them. David, what parts are missing from yours?

Looks very tidy (Personally I dont have a problem with S'porean cars...always well spec'ed).

I've accepted a deposit on my car, so I'll introduce the owner to Bimmersport if it sells. BEEMWR still has his two as far as I'm aware.

Bump

Bump - Price reduced and some better photos

Bump - Car has just been serviced, has a new WOF and registration.

Definitely the weirdest people I have ever seen.. that hat was dodgy.

Yeah, as long as your gentle Martyn. Think the fuss is more about the balance of the car rather than all out performance

Bump - $5900?