E3-3.0Si
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Hi all,
I’ve recently joined the forum so wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I run the E3 Register for the BMW Car Club here in the UK, and have two late model 3.0Si (both L Jet). The first is a very late 1977 built car which I’ve owned for 8 years. It’s very unusual in that it was finished in Sierrabeige, which although common on E12s and E21s, wasn’t at all popular on E3s. I’ve fitted a 5 speed OD gearbox to the car, but other than that it’s pretty standard. The engine was replaced some time in the late 80s after the thermostat failed and cooked everything. I’m in touch with the original owner’s son, who has given me some incredible history on the car. This one needs a bodywork restoration as lots of panels are beginning to rust quite badly.
The second Si was built in October 1975, so was one of the first handful of L Jet cars. I’ve owned this car for about 4 years and it needs a total restoration having been sat in a barn for nearly 30 years. It is in my absolute favourite E3 colour, Arktisblau.
Some pics:
I’ve recently joined the forum so wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I run the E3 Register for the BMW Car Club here in the UK, and have two late model 3.0Si (both L Jet). The first is a very late 1977 built car which I’ve owned for 8 years. It’s very unusual in that it was finished in Sierrabeige, which although common on E12s and E21s, wasn’t at all popular on E3s. I’ve fitted a 5 speed OD gearbox to the car, but other than that it’s pretty standard. The engine was replaced some time in the late 80s after the thermostat failed and cooked everything. I’m in touch with the original owner’s son, who has given me some incredible history on the car. This one needs a bodywork restoration as lots of panels are beginning to rust quite badly.
The second Si was built in October 1975, so was one of the first handful of L Jet cars. I’ve owned this car for about 4 years and it needs a total restoration having been sat in a barn for nearly 30 years. It is in my absolute favourite E3 colour, Arktisblau.
Some pics:
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