1k: Fair Weather Frankenstein: 1979 BMW 320i V8
The E21 generation is one of the better deals available on the market for BMWs that fall into the “depreciated modern classic” bucket. While we prefer a clean and original version for our daily driving needs, a hot rod E21 certainly would tick off a few boxes on the bucket list. Find this 1979 BMW 320i V8 for sale in Plymouth, PA for $2,000 via craigslist. Tip from the Hack Mechanic.
This car would qualify as a sleeper…except for the flamed nostril hood scoop, side exit calf burning exhaust and jacked up rear end …so it in no way is anything other than a cop magnet.
The original M10 4-banger has been replaced by a 5.7 liter V8 equipped with a carburetor and mated to a turbo-hydramtic slushbox transmission. Power levels are not stated, but 300hp should make the stock 14 inch wheels lose traction at any speed.
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Perry here. This car is a tip from the Hack Mechanic? —- The tech writer from BMW Roundel??
Dude! I'm the guy who drew the Skitz Von Bimmerhead cartoon for Roundel back in the early 1990's.
Whassup, Brother?! Note on the car: Flames–hate 'em. Never liked them on anything, even street rods. I see them as not only tired & tacky But also representing a major mechanical problem. Simmilar to painting oil streaming out of your louvers, or brake fluid making Spin Art on your wheels. Why would you want that?
I've had enough car fires. They are not fun. This car could be de-uglied easily enough.
Perry.. you should enlighten those of us who have never been introduce to Skitz with a sample.
I'd be happy to drive this flame job
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I sold it long ago when I painted it purple, it was a fun little mustang killer,rick travis