that poor poor E30

RHD rally E30 AWD, 1 of 3 known in existence

I’d seen this thing driving around while out on a job site, then discovered that it lives next door to a brewery i frequent...

My god, this lunatic creation is still for sale. I want it. I shouldn’t, probably, but holy shit do I want it.

...slash Sunday drive.

Just some of the cars I was working on these past few weeks. There is a 335ix and a 330xi too but, they are less pretty.

Those who know me know my love for BMWs, specifically the E30 3 Series chassis. And for good reason. The BMW E30 in it’s final years was a compact 6 cylinder car making 170 horsepower, which combined with about 20 MPG makes for a good all around vehicle in stock trim. These cars handle beautifully due to fully…

My grandfather just ordered new rotors and pads for the red E30. There is a track day up at Palmer this weekend and we are trying to get car all ready to tear it up.

So you’ve decided you’re ready to derail your financial security and upset your significant other with a project car. You’ve got five grand to your name, and you daydream of bombing down back roads, banging gears and relieving some stress. You want a fun car that’s reasonably reliable, attractive, tuner friendly and…

Please excuse my nighttime potato photography while being pulled the opposite direction by two dogs who had no patience for automotive photography.

What model of E30 is this? this picture is all i have of the car.

...like the E30 M3 needed it. This is a bit over the top, but shortening the insane proportions makes it legitimately nice to look at.

I can’t stop.

... means it’s safe to take Red Bull out for a morning coffee.

I wasn’t prepared for this. Not at all. Rotary inside.