jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 I've wanted an E9 for as long as I can remember. They are such an important car in the history and story line of BMW. Their success in touring car racing in Europe in the 70's is nothing short of astronomical. All whilst being one of the best looking cars the company has ever produced. Several have come up on Trademe for sale in the last few years but the timing and budget have never quite married up. About 6 weeks ago I decided to bite the bullet and fly down to Christchurch and have a look at one that was for sale down there. Needless to say the car was exceptional, a few issues but in the whole exactly what I was after. So a week later it arrived at work on the back of a truck. Its a 1973 3.0 CS left hand drive in automatic, malaga red with tan leather interior. Sold new in Germany it was imported to Japan where it had a minor restoration and then to New Zealand about 18 months ago. Its going to be a slow process as i still have my E30 I need to sell before i can really start doing anything to it but at least its a start. I've played around with my set of BBS RS off my E30 and cant wait to rebuild them into appropriate sizes and get them on. Also bring the car down to earth a wee bit. 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Beautiful, This needs Air. Some inspirationhttp://www.stanceworks.com/2012/03/a-walk-in-the-park-with-my-gal-mike-burroughss-1971-bmw-e9/ Edited August 9, 2014 by pldubs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 is that your house in the background? cuz the car fits in perfectly! awesome score! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Nice buy, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 WOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Oh f**k yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Mmmmmmmmmm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 That's beautiful. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Gorgeous car. Luv this model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Seriously nice car ! One of my all time fav BMW models. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMA-HO 7 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Love it. Keep us all posted with pictures and info of this beauty. What a mean score. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks guys!!. Yea I will keep everyone updated with whats happening with it. The progress isnt going to be very fast though haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 niiiiice moaar!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Fantastic car, you must be stoked. Please don't follow this suggestion: Beautiful, This needs Air. Some inspirationhttp://www.stanceworks.com/2012/03/a-walk-in-the-park-with-my-gal-mike-burroughss-1971-bmw-e9/ A bit more low is good but that linked one looks ridiculous IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 Its not going to be on air but its still going to be pretty low!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 2nd to last pic is the one - great lines Very Jealous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayCee 26 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 How's the 2jz conversion going? Can't believe your going to do that to such a classic, Make sure you use k&n pod though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 13, 2014 Thinking about putting the biggest k&n on it I can find ay. I want some serious power! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 M 9 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 I think to put air in a car like this in NZ is ludicrous. Maybe if you were in america and europe you could get away with it but even then, to me it would ruin such a classic. You were at the villigrad meet a couple weekends ago? Mint looking car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 2JZ into an E9? Is this a wind up???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Haha yea it is a wind up!! inside joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Haha yea it is a wind up!! inside joke. Oh, thank god for that! Was making me feel sad at a cellular level! Looks like it's in great shape, mind if I ask what it cost you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Haha yea it certainly would piss a few people off. I wouldn't mind building a stroked M30 or M106 for it one day. For what it is and what they are worth in the states I got it pretty cheap. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 47 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Wow, awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 14, 2014 Your lawn is always immaculate. Props 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
