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SFH3L 
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Joined: 03-October-2004 Location: Near Buckingham Status: Offline Points: 447 |
 Topic: She’s gone!Posted: 04-November-2005 at 05:16 |
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Well, there we go then. My 2800cs departed on a trailer yesterday. After 24 years in my "care", she is off to pastured greener. The guy who bought the car is hoping to make a track day special out of it, as a replica of the Alexander Calder Art Car (3.0csl). Sounds very exciting. I got decent money, and the car is going to someone who is excited about it. So all round, a good, if sad day.
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Sam.
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john.med
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everyday’s a schoolday Joined: 30-November-2004 Status: Offline Points: 339 |
Posted: 04-November-2005 at 16:19 |
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oh matey, that's gotta hurt - At 25 I cannot imagine owning a car longer than a WHOLE year! CS is a beautiful motor too. |
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currently driving a RENAULT clio sport 172!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bigian
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Joined: 25-May-2005 Location: Stonehaven Status: Offline Points: 2167 |
Posted: 04-November-2005 at 16:36 |
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That's the worst thing ever watching your pride and joy departing especialy all the years that you have had it. Gutted |
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Horsetan
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Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 04-November-2005 at 18:16 |
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Having sold my 1973 Ro80 in the last week, I know how he feels.... But I know it's going to a good home; the buyer already owns 10 Ro80s! |
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SFH3L
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 03-October-2004 Location: Near Buckingham Status: Offline Points: 447 |
Posted: 05-November-2005 at 17:28 |
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On balance, far better that the car goes somewhere it will be fully appreciated. I sold it with a huge file of photos of the rest we did in the 80's. The guy who has bought it has promised me he will update me with "Chapter 2" as it goes through the metamorphosis into the Art Car. I think it's really exciting. I have come to terms with it, and am already making the most of the space it creates in my garage. I was only 14 when I got the car, and have had it for more than half my life, so it is a little strange, but we always have to move forwards.
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Sam.
the original "not for profit" organisation.
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Drew540i
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Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632 |
Posted: 06-November-2005 at 08:00 |
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Sod that, think of the dollars!
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Grahame_Vincent
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Joined: 12-August-2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Status: Offline Points: 535 |
Posted: 06-November-2005 at 13:47 |
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Sam, Nice that it's gone to a good home....
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Grahame
2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
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Bill-
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Joined: 06-July-2005 Location: 5 miles from Brands Hatch Status: Offline Points: 434 |
Posted: 17-November-2005 at 17:33 |
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My dad had one of those in that colour it was new, L reg (1971) and cost more that a 3 bed semi in south London. It has become one of my ambitions to have one of these beauties Nice read mates, thanks
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Bill-
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 06-July-2005 Location: 5 miles from Brands Hatch Status: Offline Points: 434 |
Posted: 17-November-2005 at 17:46 |
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I forgot to mention . I've been looking for posts on this car (the 3.0csi) and this is the first I've seen, perhaps I haven't looked hard enough. We have to remember this car was the Top of the range BMW in the early 70's and a ground breaking machine for the German Bike manufacturer (I don't know the market trends for aero engines of the 70's) this car dominated all competitors/mass market car manufacturers across the whole world ,it was fast, handled better then most anything and it was supremely reliable. The 3.0 csi put BMW firmly on the car manufacturers map lets have a exclusive forum for the old guys of BMW. The greats thanks for reading
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SFH3L
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 03-October-2004 Location: Near Buckingham Status: Offline Points: 447 |
Posted: 18-November-2005 at 15:28 |
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Bill, I am a rabid fan of the E9 coupe, and would love to see that. However, it seems to me that there just aren't enough of us out there to make a go of it. I did my best to organise Coupe Register events in my region a few years ago, and it was a real uphill struggle. In my personal opinion, and with the greatest respect to owners and drivers of them, an E46 318ci is not an historic a BMW coupe. However, that is just my opinion, and there are many very happy and enthusiastic owners of them. If that keeps the forum going, then so well and good. We have to be realistic, and the Coupe Forum is a great place, with new and old cars alike. Different strokes for different folks. Just my opinion mind you. I still have the CSL, and it's not like me to be quite for too long, so you should still see posts about the older Coupes. |
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Sam.
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Sohlman
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Coupe Chairman Joined: 19-August-2003 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 1259 |
Posted: 24-November-2005 at 15:25 |
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Well i certainly am trying to increase the usage and viewing of the older and big coupe cars. I have just taken over from Howards as Coupe Chairman and my main interest is with the E24's, but generallly try and cater for the E9's, E3's, E24's and E31's. Whilst all other owners of all models are welcome i try and encourage the older and rarer cars to join each other on meets. Ok i know the deliberate mistake in there that an E3 is not a coupe, but with only about 15 left in the UK and them looking like a slightly bigger CS coupe i think they are worth including within my remit as otherwise they have no one else that is interested in them. The more we all work together the better it all gets for the lovers of the older slightly rare BMW's. James |
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any pics ? bring them on, for this is now becoming a rare and very beautiful car (and coz I love em)
the eternal Diplomat....Don't go Changin ya here 