LarryE9E10
Well-Known Member
This month the Hagerty newsletter has an article about "The cars of Dorian Gray," referring to "certain cars that, if well kept, never seem to age and appear absolutely timeless." They included our coupes on the list:
"1969-1974 BMW 2800CS/3.0CS
Arguably the most beautiful car on the list, the styling alone makes this big BMW coupe one for the ages. That shape is so graceful and perfectly proportioned that it has never gone out of style. If this car has a weakness that hurts its contention for the Dorian Gray award, it’s rust. These cars rust to bits and full body shell restorations can be cripplingly expensive. However, a nice, rust-free example is a car that you can drive to watch the sports car races, use for long-distance touring, or take for that lavish night on the town — and you can bet that the valets will fight for the chance to park it, if only they know how to drive a stick."
BTW, does anyone actually let a valet anywhere near their cars? Blasphemy!
"1969-1974 BMW 2800CS/3.0CS
Arguably the most beautiful car on the list, the styling alone makes this big BMW coupe one for the ages. That shape is so graceful and perfectly proportioned that it has never gone out of style. If this car has a weakness that hurts its contention for the Dorian Gray award, it’s rust. These cars rust to bits and full body shell restorations can be cripplingly expensive. However, a nice, rust-free example is a car that you can drive to watch the sports car races, use for long-distance touring, or take for that lavish night on the town — and you can bet that the valets will fight for the chance to park it, if only they know how to drive a stick."
BTW, does anyone actually let a valet anywhere near their cars? Blasphemy!
