31.05.2005, 22:30
Thirty Years of the BMW 3 Series
Text & photos courtesy BMW AG
Back in 1984 an engineer at BMW had considered building a car combining driving pleasure with practical value. His motive was his family – his wife was expecting a new baby! So he needed more space and practical features, without forfeiting the sporting character and driving pleasure of his BMW 3 Series.
After informing his superiors of his plan, he drove his 3 Series Saloon into his garage in October 1984, and got to work. He cut open the entire car, moved the C-pillar to the back, and added a centrepiece where the C-pillar had been before. He then extended the rear lid down to the taillights and used the rear window already approved by the German TÜV Technical Inspection Authority.
From beginning to end, this highly dedicated engineer took only six months to complete the car. So in April 1984 he was able to proudly present his new car to his superiors, still focusing at the time on his private requirements. And since his superiors – and many others – were simply thrilled, the BMW 3 Series touring eventually saw the light of day in August 1987.
Muss wahr sein - TÜV ist involviert !
Text & photos courtesy BMW AG
Back in 1984 an engineer at BMW had considered building a car combining driving pleasure with practical value. His motive was his family – his wife was expecting a new baby! So he needed more space and practical features, without forfeiting the sporting character and driving pleasure of his BMW 3 Series.
After informing his superiors of his plan, he drove his 3 Series Saloon into his garage in October 1984, and got to work. He cut open the entire car, moved the C-pillar to the back, and added a centrepiece where the C-pillar had been before. He then extended the rear lid down to the taillights and used the rear window already approved by the German TÜV Technical Inspection Authority.
From beginning to end, this highly dedicated engineer took only six months to complete the car. So in April 1984 he was able to proudly present his new car to his superiors, still focusing at the time on his private requirements. And since his superiors – and many others – were simply thrilled, the BMW 3 Series touring eventually saw the light of day in August 1987.
Muss wahr sein - TÜV ist involviert !
Zitat:PS : NICK! ! ! Es gibt doch einen E30 Touring mit "Chrombumpers".Darf ich jetzt ein NFL auf VFL umbauen, und noch Club-Mitgleid bleiben
Darkness gone, Tronic gone, Solo gone, go Darkness, go Frozen ! What's my F11 called ?