BMW 735i (JRG with brown velour)

[bsd]

I'm not going to lie, I've always had crap dress sense (I rate corduroy), music wise I'm particularly fond of male solo artists that peaked in the 80's (Lionel Richie, Phil Collins, Billy Ocean etc), I'm short, Scottish and ginger (amazingly I don't suffer from angry short man syndrome)

 

Anyway, I'm nearing 40 and thankfully have got past the 'keeping up with the Jones' pissing competition. I no longer worry about trinkets, true wealth is having your family and great friends. Based on this I moved away from flash and shiny and started looking at cars that dip sticks and cables attached to their accelerators.

 

First came my E28, which although old, isn't exactly 'Autoshite' as it's far too nice and has a relatively conservative colour scheme. It was however the catalyst for me seeking out a project. The problem with the E28 is that it needs next to nothing doing, which is just a bit boring.

 

I stumbled across an advert for an old 7 series locally. It had been parked up since 1993 and the vendor wanted £3000. I questioned what they had been sniffing but kept coming back to the ad. I went to see it, my gut told me to run away as the whole scenario reeked. Of course I bought it, albeit at significantly less than advertised but I'm still convinced the seller was a Paul McKenna type as a back sack and crack wax was a more attractive proposition than handing over cash for this old barge.

 

It didn't run, the paint was ruined, trim pieces were missing and the metric tyres were gubbed. On a positive note, it appeared to be structurally sound and the brown velour was in good nick. I dragged it home and hid it from the wife. A year on she is still oblivious it even exists.....

 

 

[Cavcraft]

Oof, well purchased, chief!

[Alexg]

As first posts go, it's a belter. Interior shots post-haste!

[cobblers]

Jesus wept, that's beautiful.

Do these have the "not quite center exit" exhaust the same as a 5 series? I really like that feature and I can't explain why.

[Split_Pin]

Welcome along, class 7 series!

 

Where about in Scotland are you from? I live near Cumbernauld.

[The Moog]

Ooof beautiful

[Shep Shepherd]

That's lovely

[jonathan_dyane]

I don't usually like BMWs but I love this

[Dave_Q]

Ooft, that is HOT, bronzitbeige for the win.

 

I had one in the same colour as a feckless youth, a 728i manual which cost me £190. I thought I was the dogs driving round in that at the age of 21 or so, but the council took it away for being untaxed while I was on a ban. (Told you I was feckless)

 

RIP D895TNT.

 

Interior pics pls.

[chodweaver]

^ you lary geezer, Dave!

 

Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk

[Dave_Q]

^ you lary geezer, Dave!

 

Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk

For the record, it's not big and it's not clever, but it happened.

 

No point mincing words, I was a twat at that age.

[richardmorris]

Brown velour pics please.

[richardmorris]

Brown velour pics please.

 

Not that we're weird or anything!

[gordonbennet]

My mate had the 728 version of one of these, it was bloody lovely to drive.

That went like hell, so gawd nose what the 735 is like.

Like.

[HMC]

Lovely! The transport of choice for Marty Mcfly's dad (in altered future successful author guise)

[bsd]

Firstly, I wasn't intentionally holding off sharing pictures of the interior in all of its brown splendour. I wrote the first post and believed it had failed to load as I got a 'timeout' message and when I tried to recover what I had typed it was gone. Disgruntled, I went out with the Mrs and proceeded to have a few bevvies and practice my 'dad dancing'. Delighted to see that the post was successful, particularly given its the first I've made on any forum with an image not hosted by those butt munchers aka Photobucket.

 

So, without further delay... behold:

 

This second photo is not my actual car as I can't find the one I took but is exactly what greets the lucky rear seat passengers:

 

The mileage shown is approx. 55,000 and based on the condition of the seats, the lack of wear on the pedals, floor mats and steering wheel - it just might be genuine. The previous owner has promised to forward the service records and any other documents which were taken out of the car when it was parked up in 1993. I'm not holding my breath that they will turn up but as I intend to keep this one long term rather than trying to reinstate and flip for profit, its really no biggie.

The spare clocks visible in the passenger footwell were a set that I had if the originals had been gubbed due to the batteries leaking, thankfully not required. I picked up a job lot of spares from a local breaker, the big ticket items included:

- an engine complete with manifolds

- a full exhaust

- MAF

- ABS pump

- steering rack

- 2 front struts

- rear lights

- dizzy cap and full set of ignition leads

- new brake discs

I've quite a few as yet unidentified plastic trim pieces, relays, wiring and other exciting bits which may come in handy.

[bsd]

Here's a couple of photos of the 7's stablemate...

 

 

 

It's an Alpina B2.8 that whilst recognised by Sytner and the Alpina register, is resultant of all the parts being transferred from the original car (which was red and past saving due to terminal rust) to a very clean '86 car of the correct specification. (Dog leg manual gearbox and lsd) 

I only know that the chap responsible was known as 'Tusker' on various forums and the build was documented in his build threads at the time. It was deemed good enough to be featured by a BMW specific magazine but purists argue its authenticity as the original car was an '84 B, and this is an '86 C which for the first 20 years of its life was a mere 528i SE.

I don't care. I think it is ace. Every time I take it out, I smile and so do most of those that see it - it creates a wee Mexican wave of happiness as it burbles along, the unmistakable tone of a 6 cylinder BMW resonating off buildings accompanied more than likely by an 80's power ballad from the inside.

It was parked at the front door of the local BMW franchise whilst I was in getting new door glass window seals. After 5 minutes the sales manager approached me and asked if the 5 was mine. I confirmed it was and he asked if there was any chance I could be on my way as all the potential customers there at the time were all asking about the 'old one with the lurid stripes' at the door. in short it was seriously impairing the manicured sales teams ability to shift new metal...

 

[hairnet]

ginger and scottish

 

Y NO VOLVO

 

kidding nice 7 (should the inside be broon )

[SiC]

Best first post ... ever?

[Schaefft]

Very cool, a little earlier than the BMWs I'm personally interested in, but I still wanna see more of this. Great purchase!

[Dave_Q]

Looks lovely, switchable autobox, are they electric seat switches on the centre console?

 

If so leccy seats / keep fit windows in the rear is an interesting combo.

[hairymel]

I have 2 nos metric retreads sitting in one of my storage facilities. Were kept in stock for a twin of your car that ended up in Denmark as far as I recall.

[chaseracer]

Best first post ... ever?

 

Definitely up there... 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

So what happened next, and what did you do with the wife?

[Dirk Diggler]

The 7s a thing of beauty; but more pics of the lovely 5 wouldn't go amiss

[BorniteIdentity]

I've not been this aroused since I tried "The Weekender" variant of Viagra.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Looks lovely, switchable autobox, are they electric seat switches on the centre console?

 

If so leccy seats / keep fit windows in the rear is an interesting combo.

Pay attention at the back!

That's an example photo, don't worry a late 735 had electric everything including headrests and blind.

 

Lovely Alpina, why not create a B9 lookalike as a stablemate ?

[stormee]

Here's a couple of photos of the 7's stablemate...

 

IMG_6360.JPG

 

IMG_6361.JPG

 

It's an Alpina B2.8 that whilst recognised by Sytner and the Alpina register, is resultant of all the parts being transferred from the original car (which was red and past saving due to terminal rust) to a very clean '86 car of the correct specification. (Dog leg manual gearbox and lsd) 

I only know that the chap responsible was known as 'Tusker' on various forums and the build was documented in his build threads at the time. It was deemed good enough to be featured by a BMW specific magazine but purists argue its authenticity as the original car was an '84 B, and this is an '86 C which for the first 20 years of its life was a mere 528i SE.

I don't care. I think it is ace. Every time I take it out, I smile and so do most of those that see it - it creates a wee Mexican wave of happiness as it burbles along, the unmistakable tone of a 6 cylinder BMW resonating off buildings accompanied more than likely by an 80's power ballad from the inside.

It was parked at the front door of the local BMW franchise whilst I was in getting new door glass window seals. After 5 minutes the sales manager approached me and asked if the 5 was mine. I confirmed it was and he asked if there was any chance I could be on my way as all the potential customers there at the time were all asking about the 'old one with the lurid stripes' at the door. in short it was seriously impairing the manicured sales teams ability to shift new metal...

Really GR9 '28! Never was a fan of Lachssilber but the stripes a totally work with it.Please change rear badges for total accuracy.

[smellmycheese]

My e23 is the one car I'll never sell.

 

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

[smellmycheese]

spotted this one in france

 

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk