Bmw Pete’s collection

Well said. So great to see someone so passionate about something that we’re all fans of. My small collection of BMWs doesn’t compare, but I aspire to the same goals. In particular, getting these lovely cars out for exercise. Peace.
 

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Michael Kaye said:
Thanks @BMW Pete pleasure to “meet” you virtually. Maybe at some point we can get to meet in person, either here in the UK or the US.

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Btw looking forward to watching the second part of the film.
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Michael, you are in London, so absolutely a chance to do there. I normally come over about twice a year, obviously this year is not normal, but saying hello in central London, yes, lets do it, maybe have a little gathering of some of the other E9 guys over there who are interested when next over?

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BMW Pete said:
I do have to pick up on one comment, which is a very common misconception and I find unfairly judgmental. I drive every single one of my street cars and often, yes, they may be major award winners, but I don't think I should apologize for that, should I apologize because they are nice to look at, the best I can find to both look at and condition, after spending a lifetime in both acquiring the money to build the collection and a lifetime of knowledge.? Apologies, if my rant on this subject is harsh, but I grew up very poor and worked hard to make what I have and am I somehow now "judged" against other passionate collectors as somehow unworthy, that others prefer to drive, not to just look at? . Maybe this is simply a symptom of todays social media world, where judgements are made without actually knowing the person. The people that know me know.
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I’m happy that you spoke to this. I have a certain Costco pic locked and loaded, but it is not mine to post. :D
 
BMW Pete said:
Michael, you are in London, so absolutely a chance to do there. I normally come over about twice a year, obviously this year is not normal, but saying hello in central London, yes, lets do it, maybe have a little gathering of some of the other E9 guys over there who are interested when next over?

Pete
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would love that. There are plenty of others in and around the London area that I’m sure would love it too.

Let’s stay in contact. Until then stay safe.
 
Yes, truly an amazing collection and a great film. Just wow. I have had the pleasure of being on one of the Whidbey Island drives a couple of years ago. 7 or so Coupes meet up to make a pilgrimage to Coupeville, Washington. Lovely day, great people and wonderful cars. I met BMW Pete that day. He brought out his Golf Yellow CSL. I have a photo of the only time I will ever be in front of a CSL ;), from that day. As we sometimes get kinda congested on these drives, trying to say together and make the right turns and such, I mentioned that it would be a shame to "make contact" and have some incident between a couple of these fine machines. He said, something to the effect that "Hey, these are just cars, as long as no one is harmed." People first, not cars. He loves these BMWs and loves driving them and sharing them. And finally, I was so impressed at how Peter can recite full histories on each vehicle, with detail that covers the life of the car. A hallmark of a proper curator for any serious collection. Thanks for the film, Pete. :) Mike
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Markos said:
I’m happy that you spoke to this. I have a certain Costco pic locked and loaded, but it is not mine to post. :D
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I am trying to think what Costco picture Mark .......happy for you to share my friend......cant think of anything I did at Costco that would be incriminating - but then I am getting a little weak in the memory department sir :-)
 
BMW Pete said:
I do have to pick up on one comment, which is a very common misconception and I find unfairly judgmental. I drive every single one of my street cars and often, yes, they may be major award winners, but I don't think I should apologize for that, should I apologize because they are nice to look at, the best I can find to both look at and condition, after spending a lifetime in both acquiring the money to build the collection and a lifetime of knowledge.? Apologies, if my rant on this subject is harsh, but I grew up very poor and worked hard to make what I have and am I somehow now "judged" against other passionate collectors as somehow unworthy, that others prefer to drive, not to just look at? . Maybe this is simply a symptom of todays social media world, where judgements are made without actually knowing the person. The people that know me know. Apologies ladies on the forum, but I believe not driving the cars is like saving your wife for the next guy. I will now shut up on the subject, but as you may see its one that does get me to climb on my soap box and we all have those sensitive buttons that can be pushed.
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You earned that soapbox, sir and have absolutely no reason to apologize for benefitting from hard work. Shame on those who judge you. Awesome to hear that you drive all of your cars.
 
bluecoupe30! said:
Yes, truly an amazing collection and a great film. Just wow. I have had the pleasure of being on one of the Whidbey Island drives a couple of years ago. 7 or so Coupes meet up to make a pilgrimage to Coupeville, Washington. Lovely day, great people and wonderful cars. I met BMW Pete that day. He brought out his Golf Yellow CSL. I have a photo of the only time I will ever be in front of a CSL ;), from that day. As we sometimes get kinda congested on these drives, trying to say together and make the right turns and such, I mentioned that it would be a shame to "make contact" and have some incident between a couple of these fine machines. He said, something to the effect that "Hey, these are just cars, as long as no one is harmed." People first, not cars. He loves these BMWs and loves driving them and sharing them. And finally, I was so impressed at how Peter can recite full histories on each vehicle, with detail that covers the life of the car. A hallmark of a proper curator for any serious collection. Thanks for the film, Pete. :) Mike
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Thank you Mike, looking forward to the next one. Ken organized a small one recently and we did the whole, bring our own packed lunch, masks, chairs to sit in and sat at least six foot apart, even the cars were at least six foot apart. It was good to go out and exercise the cars and have some conversation sorely missed with like minded people, actually had a few ladies join this one.
 
BMW Pete said:
Thank you Mike, looking forward to the next one. Ken organized a small one recently and we did the whole, bring our own packed lunch, masks, chairs to sit in and sat at least six foot apart, even the cars were at least six foot apart. It was good to go out and exercise the cars and have some conversation sorely missed with like minded people, actually had a few ladies join this one.
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Yes, I know. I so wanted to drive on that one. But border still closed, and if I could have convinced any border agent that driving my Coupe to Coupeville, was "essential travel" I would have had to self quarantine for 14 days upon my return. :( Next time for sure! Mike
 
BMW Pete said:
I am trying to think what Costco picture Mark .......happy for you to share my friend......cant think of anything I did at Costco that would be incriminating - but then I am getting a little weak in the memory department sir :)
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Ahh well I wouldn’t say incriminating. But to better illustrate that you do indeed drive your cars, I thought that your grocery run in the M1 was a perfect example. Obviously costco because the cart is almost as as large as your BMW. :D

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dang said:
Hey, what's all that in the shopping cart? :)
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I always call the wife on the way home and ask is there anything she needs? I probably attend the grocers more than she does now, especially with Amazon etc these days. She loves Costco Prosecco, so I am guessing she was out or had a couple of friends coming over. The glass cleaner is mine, I always pick up something I absolutely didn't need, but thought "wow, that looks a deal" :-).

I have had some interesting looks outside supermarkets - as I am sure many of us here - but I still think my best is going to get some lumber (Timber yard for our UK friends) and having wood sticking out the window of a real 1970 Hemi Superbird (BTW with only 18k miles from new) that created some of our American cousins having heart palpitations :-)
 
Bmachine said:
To me the M1 is one of a very few cars in history where, from a design point of view, they got EVERYTHING right the first time.
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After my childhood Countach lust ended, I could say with confidence that I am generally not a fan of 80’s era wedge-shaped mid-engine cars. The M1 breaks up the design with a somewhat traditional grille, and a stunning rear end. It is simply awesome!

Don’t get me wrong
BMW Pete said:
I always call the wife on the way home and ask is there anything she needs? I probably attend the grocers more than she does now, especially with Amazon etc these days. She loves Costco Prosecco, so I am guessing she was out or had a couple of friends coming over. The glass cleaner is mine, I always pick up something I absolutely didn't need, but thought "wow, that looks a deal" :).

I have had some interesting looks outside supermarkets - as I am sure many of us here - but I still think my best is going to get some lumber (Timber yard for our UK friends) and having wood sticking out the window of a real 1970 Hemi Superbird (BTW with only 18k miles from new) that created some of our American cousins having heart palpitations :)
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That’s awesome! Although superbirds came with a lumber rack anyway. I’m sure that is a car that your typical lumberyard veterans would absolutely appreciate! Good to have in your stable to make the Batmobile wing looks subtle. :D
 
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