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Old 01-17-2010, 01:50 PM
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Yeah, I guess that one's "ok."
Old 01-17-2010, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KBell
As above, WOW!

We all would like to see some of the restoration if available on line.

Lets throw out another WOW!
Thanks guys Here is the build thread

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4642
Old 01-17-2010, 07:19 PM
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great job.
Old 01-17-2010, 09:32 PM
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I can't stop looking at it. It really is beautiful & such a pure, well proportioned shape.

Congrats again & please post more pictures when you have them.
Old 01-17-2010, 10:08 PM
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Excellent Renovation! I always admired those BMW hoods that slid on rails before they lifted up.
Old 01-17-2010, 10:16 PM
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Absolutely stunnng cars, Alvin! I think I prefer the 2002, BTW - maybe the Martini paintjob. However, I would just like to point out how dated the old Bimmers (and every other brand) looks compared to the beauties that Porsche has consistently produced. Consider a 911 from, I think, the same year:

Old 01-17-2010, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bart1
However, I would just like to point out how dated the old Bimmers (and every other brand) looks compared to the beauties that Porsche has consistently produced. Consider a 911 from, I think, the same year:
I disagree completely... I think that Hoffmeister's (with Paul Bracq's touch) design is utterly timeless.
Old 01-17-2010, 11:17 PM
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Dated or not, they're both sexy as hell so who cares! I would drive either in a heartbeat!
Old 01-18-2010, 01:12 AM
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amazing...
Old 01-18-2010, 03:13 AM
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This is such an interesting restoration. Really impressive.
Old 01-18-2010, 05:54 AM
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Looks fantastic; I REALLY like it!
I have to disagree with Bart. While the car definitely does not look new, it still looks good. I doubt some of today's car will look that good in 30+ years. Also, comparing to the 911 is not really a valid comparison; basically Porsche has gotten off easy in the design area by building the same car since 1965.
Old 01-18-2010, 08:54 AM
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unreal!
color combo is perfect for that car.
Old 01-18-2010, 09:00 AM
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Atan,

That is extraordinary. Nice work, as usual. And nice photos too.
Old 01-18-2010, 10:13 AM
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I've been forwarding your bimmer projects to my brother-in-law.
He wants your street address.
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Alvin,

is this an original Alpina ? or does it have some mods done to it?...... nevermind... I checked your writeup - excellent work.

great looking car !

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