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Bentley lists it on their site, but when you order it, it's not available. I'll keep looking. But if anyone has a copy for sale, I'm interested! Lowell

Thanks. I’ll check on that. Appreciate the feedback

In case anyone has a copy of this that they would like to sell for a reasonable price, please let me know. Thanks, Lowell

Was going to post this, but everyone beat me to it. Kept the car after my stint at Opel and brought it back to the US in 2018. Thanks for the nice comments!

I admire Andrew making his car wateright -- a tribute to his willingness to take his car anywhere, under any conditions. I am not so brave! After I brought my car back from Germany in 2018, I took it through an automated car wash and promptly got soaked (and my car is pretty tight). I have...

I imported my '74 CS from Germany in 2018 (I bought it there in 2004). I was fortunate that I had an advisor (whom I paid) who let me leverage his contacts. Overall, it went smoothly, but consistent and clear paperwork is an absolute must to get the car out of the exporting country as well as...

Found this in some used parts I acquired. Since it’s labeled “Golde,” I assume it’s part of the sunroof drive mechanism. If someone can use it, I’ll happily send it to them. Lowell

Posted incorrectly in photos. I will repost in parts.

Discovered this in some parts I acquired. Labeled “Golde,” a sunroof part, I assume (my car doesn’t have one)? Can someone use this? If so, PM me and I send it. Lowell

https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/. If you get on their mailing lists, they have regular deals on certain parts, reduced shipping etc.

That makes sense for US deliveries, and I assume was due to exchange rates. But that would not have been the case in Europe (the fx factor). My car was built in March '74 and delivered to Bavaria Autohaus in Darmstadt about a week later, with its first registration in early April.

Was it typical for there to be such a big gap between production and sale (car actually wasn't registered until July '74)?

Thanks, Chris.

Thanks -- correct on the triggers for the light. The light is just flickering randomly on and off. Pulling up the brake handle will make it glow steadily.

This just cropped up. Nothing has changed (other than it's been a little cold in the garage) -- foot brake and parking brake both working fine. Fluid level OK. Is this a known fault? Any suggestions appreciated!

Did BMW use model years, the way that US brands did? If not, I’m surprised that a car delivered in Oct ‘73 is labeled a ‘74. Also, does anyone have any info on the add-on Blaupunkt push button radio tuner? I have one of these, but no manual and would like someday to figure out how it actually...

Here you go. This is the scan I got from Claudia Opel of BMW Classic at Essen earlier this year. I believe it's from the same brochure that I have, but will check and confirm. I am assuming that the "K" prefix represents Kuntstoff, or vinyl.

Separately, I also confirmed via BMW Classic Center and a period Euro upholstery brochure that perforated vinyl (to match the door panel trim) was available in '74.

My Euro '74 has no rear sway bar (and no evidence that one was every mounted). Always thought it was Euro only.