Kidney grills, 5 vs 4 slats
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Totally agree. That is why they are fun to post!
However, I still haven’t seen an e9 brochure or ad with a four slot grille. Surely BMW had magazine ads in 1974!
Totally agree. That is why they are fun to post!
Although not directly BMW, have you seen a Petri brochure with philips screws? To me they all seem to depict hex type although in reality both types are to be found
I haven't seen any brochures or documentation to support that the wheel had screws. The 1972 accessories catalog shows hex screws. That is pretty early into the CSL run, so I can only presume that hex screws are correct. They certainly look better, but I have a set of the screws that Dan obtained. I've also had two different VW/Audi wheels. They both had seemingly OEM hex screws under the horn button (which obscures the screws). They screws had the original lock washers, which I kept.
Right, not the first time for sure but no silver kidney on a 74 e3.
Yeah this ad was a first for me. There are plenty of
e3 ads showcasing the four bar grille.
And that is the point of this discussion, that theres no E9 ads showcasing the 4 bar grill.
My point is that there is a BMW ad that contradicts every stated assumption. I’ll keep looking.
Imagine the disappointment if you went to one of the locations listed in this ad and spotted the big bumpered e3!
Some period photos of a 1975 2.5 CS, including taking delivery. Five bar “CSL” grille.
I know you are working from home, don’t you have a day job? lol
restart
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this is a very old thread so not sure if any other 74 brochures have been posted
I think this is a 1974 coupe brochure.
Apologies for Dogs breakfast of quotes below...
if it doesn’t come through here/ its post 13 over here
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I think this is a 1974 coupe brochure.
Apologies for Dogs breakfast of quotes below...
if it doesn’t come through here/ its post 13 over here
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This 5 slat VS. 4 slat kidney grill discussion reminds me of the 2002 "snorkel" on a Tii controversy. I can just add that my '72 2002 that I bought new on 5-31-72 was made in Munich in April '72. The kidney has black slats.
What is a facelift CS ?
What is a facelift CS ?
1974 (around Nov 1973) onwards, with perforated door cards and seat were stitched vertically (amongst other ‘upgrades’) constitute Face Lift models