California → Oregon → British Columbia — 1970 BMW 2800

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I wasn’t planning to keep this one.

It was the last of a small collection and the idea was to move it along as-is. But the more time I spent with it, the more it pushed back on that plan. Solid car. Honest. Deserved to be sorted properly.

It started life in California, spent time in Oregon, and made its way up to Canada roughly twenty years ago. It’s only just now gone through the full federal and provincial inspection process and is finally licensed here in British Columbia.

Getting it there meant going through the car in a fairly methodical way — not a restoration, just careful sorting. Fix what matters, understand what’s there, don’t overreach.

There were a few expected things and a few less so. Some previous work to untangle, some systems that needed to be brought back into a known state. Nothing dramatic, but it adds up. The kind of car where each small decision matters.

It’s now at the point where it can be driven and evaluated properly, which is really where these cars start to tell you what they need next.

Not sure of the best way to post videos. But here is a quick around with its fresh BC PLATE.

I’ve already benefited from a lot of the knowledge buried in these threads, so thanks to those who’ve documented things before me.

Allister—


 
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Shortly after this, I had a catastrophic transmission failure. So I’ve completed a driveline swap. Nice used 4 speed, with a beautiful low miles E12 345LSD i had been hoarding for decades! Along with new bushings bearings any rubber mounts etc from the clutch, shifter guibo, CSB right back to the final drive mounts.

Here is my first shakedown run! And a coupe of pics
Love it!

 

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Diff pics while degreasing….
 

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Shortly after this, I had a catastrophic transmission failure. So I’ve completed a driveline swap. Nice used 4 speed, with a beautiful low miles E12 345LSD i had been hoarding for decades! Along with new bushings bearings any rubber mounts etc from the clutch, shifter guibo, CSB right back to the final drive mounts.

Here is my first shakedown run! And a coupe of pics
Love it!

I recognize that transmission! :)
 
I was SO looking forward to driving to the Washington rally this weekend! We could have chatted about that with the car in front of us.
I do still have the M90 / Getrag 5 speed parts car that goes with it!

I think you wood be impressed with the bones of this car. 3 registered owners and <90k miles. It’s driving amazing now! Paint and seats are rough from the sun.

It’s just a bit too hot for me to travel out of country right now.

Enjoy!
 
I was SO looking forward to driving to the Washington rally this weekend! We could have chatted about that with the car in front of us.
I do still have the M90 / Getrag 5 speed parts car that goes with it!

I think you wood be impressed with the bones of this car. 3 registered owners and <90k miles. It’s driving amazing now! Paint and seats are rough from the sun.

It’s just a bit too hot for me to travel out of country right now.

Enjoy!
Eh, cmon make the trip!
 
@restart come on down! It's only a 2 hr drive from the border. Weather is looking perfect this weekend. Saturday 72 and sunny.
 

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You’re killing me!
My last few days…
Short drives and going home to fix little things but most importantly..

HUGE GRINS thinking about driving down to the Woodinville event in the Malaga 2800 with a trunk full of parts to swap.

I tried…Not quite ready!
Wisdom prevails.?

The car has barely 100 miles on it since I took it out of storage!

I’ve flushed and serviced everything but it still has an unreliable defroster, a faulty viscous coupling, a couple of 20 year old hoses and many major recent driveline replacements, extensive other systems and parts serviced and replacemed.

-All By the old hack hobbyist owner.!

So, currently seems prudent to stay close to home flushing fluids and inspecting for a few more miles. ( in the FREE TOW HOME ZONE)
Believe me, 50 years ago…even 30 years ago….

I’ll continue grinning about my first PNW events as i finish the shake out!

HAVE AN AWESOME EVENT! Thank you for the invite!

Safe travels all!!
 
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