M3_Power 636 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Looks like a very good turn out. I will have to try and dig up photos of the last euro meet we had. Just one question why does just about every e30 have a m/// badge in the front grill? Instant 50hp like a Type R sticker on a Honda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 No it was #18 of a total of 30 built. There is only 9 examples known to still exist worldwide. Only one in Southern Hemisphere. I remember one of my M6 mates from Melbourne contact me about this car a few years ago. It was for sale in Japan for a ridiculously cheap price, and my friend deliberated as he wasn't sure whether it was genuine. Evidently one of Gerry H's associates originally organised to have this car shipped to NZ. Not sure exactly what happened next, but his associate decided to pull out of the deal, and Gerry got to buy it at a price below NZ -new M635csi levels. He has done some work on this car but the acquisiton of this vehicle was a very smart investment. In the UK, there have been a few for sale in recent years for 30k + pounds. In this condition, this car is worth some seriously big euros in continental Europe too. I too love this car. Would probably prefer one in dark blue- but gee that is ridiculous, try getting one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 instant 50hp ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whterice 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Looks kewl? I figured maybe it was just a trim badge on NZ cars if they had the sport package. Over here we only had 318i/is and 325i/is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Some photos: FULL ALBUM Edited January 31, 2011 by Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 He has done some work on this car but the acquisiton of this vehicle was a very smart investment. In the UK, there have been a few for sale in recent years for 30k + pounds. In this condition, this car is worth some seriously big euros in continental Europe too. Gerry was saying today hes already turned down a 6 figure EU to a private investor. He was saying its the last in this guys collection hes missing. A very very nice car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 nice to see my dads mini into the photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Actually sad to see that mine only made it into the background of the photos nice to see my dads mini into the photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Actually sad to see that mine only made it into the background of the photos Haha yours isn't the only one! No one seemed to go near my corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Gerry was saying today hes already turned down a 6 figure EU to a private investor. He was saying its the last in this guys collection hes missing. A very very nice car. Hi there, yes you are right. I was reading the dialogue between Gerry and some guy in Switzerland on some E24 or Alpina forum awhile back. Sure enough, it was a 6 figure offer too - some thing like 50-60,000 Euros. Insane. From an aesthetic point of view, I am not a huge fan of the older style big rubber spoiler that sits on the boot. Prefer the later design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I remember one of my M6 mates from Melbourne contact me about this car a few years ago. It was for sale in Japan for a ridiculously cheap price, and my friend deliberated as he wasn't sure whether it was genuine. Evidently one of Gerry H's associates originally organised to have this car shipped to NZ. Not sure exactly what happened next, but his associate decided to pull out of the deal, and Gerry got to buy it at a price below NZ -new M635csi levels. He has done some work on this car but the acquisiton of this vehicle was a very smart investment. In the UK, there have been a few for sale in recent years for 30k + pounds. In this condition, this car is worth some seriously big euros in continental Europe too. I too love this car. Would probably prefer one in dark blue- but gee that is ridiculous, try getting one! 30k pounds would be what this car would owe him no doubt... I know the paint and body work alone would have not come cheap. Beautiful car. I figured maybe it was just a trim badge on NZ cars if they had the sport package. Over here we only had 318i/is and 325i/is M Badge was on the M325i's and obviously the M3's had an M Badge also.. you can just order them through BMW though. Has anyone got any pictures of my wife’s car, the TTEETT 328ci half pictured bellow I spent the best part of 12 hours detailing it and didn’t take any photo’s… funny a few of my car popped up and I haven’t cleaned it for weeks. I would like to thank Mothers again for the wax attack kit, shame we didn’t get a photo of the winner with his prize. Good turn out and a good level of detail on some of the cars, was surprised with some of the winners, may have come down to personal taste from the judges rather than actually quality on some cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uhlsta 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Who won prizes by the way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Some from me ... bloody hard to get the angles with every jammed in carparks .. but some of what I did get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 What ...... No Tourings ???? :blink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Tourings are so last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 ^ i was the only touring i think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Nice looking car too! Any pictures of the 328CI would be much appreciated guys! Must remember my camera next time. [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Just a couple of photos from the Show and Shine Which car had the M88 motor in it? It's not from the Alpina is it, I can't see a snail or plumbing? Edited January 31, 2011 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 That was Brents 535i. The Picture was confusing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 BRL205 is definately my cup of tea, love it. Your coupe is looking real nice too Brian looks like some dollars spent manual as now, like the all over black look except the wheels. Who were those winners again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Ive got some photos which ill put up tonight after work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 some of mine have more but yea ...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B PORTN 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 EYT156 - so clean and staunch. any rotary e30's?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 yea there was one black one with i think m3 kit on .didnt get much pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 EYT156 - so clean and staunch. any rotary e30's??The car with rego TWISTD is an E30 rotary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites