That's One Helluva Strange Bimmer: 1982 BMW M35 Speedster

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 |

While poking around on eBay today we found this ambiguous 1982 BMW 320i that doesn't know if it wants to be a junior 633CSi Cabriolet from the Back the Future 2 flick, a poor man's track racer or a homemade M3 wannabe. Perhaps it's all three in one…

The owner of the car removed the roof and cut around two-thirds of the windshield and A-pillars, adding M3 E30-like fender extensions, a hood scoop, front and rear spoilers and a roll cage, while also partially stripping out the interior – for some unexplainable reason, the unusable rear seat bench and door panels were left intact.

We're also told that the stock four-cylinder mill was replaced by a BMW 3.5-liter straight-six with the fuel-injection system removed and replaced with triple Weber carburetors

The Oklahoma-based eBay seller, who is asking $6,200 for the so-called BMW M35, states that the car is "street legal", though, that's something you'd probably have to look into before heading down the road.

Seller's Description:

"Hello, I have for auction my 1982 BMW 320i.  This highly modified race car is street legal with current tags, but it was set up for the race track.  The original 1.8 liter engine was replaced with a M35 3.5 liter big valve 6 cylinder engine.  The fuel injection was removed and now runs a triple 45 DCOE side draft webers.  The top was removed and roll cage installed.Sparco pedals, KYB shocks, Kirky race seats with 6pt seat belts.  Fiberglass hood,fenders,deck, spoiler. Fuel cell. Aluminum 3 core radiator. stage 2 clutch. Autometer tach, Sparco strut bar.
What it does not have wipers, heater, no top no speedo.
This car has been used as a daily driver and is a blast to drive. Runs great and will light up the tires in any gear.  Vehicle need nothing but a driver.  Most fun you can have for the money.  Please call or email for more info. Clear Oklahoma title ready to go.  You can see at Interparts of Tulsa  3615 E 11th st Tulsa, Okla 74112.  Let me take you for a test drive.  Shipping is the  buyers responsible.  I will help load or drive to a local terminal ect.......  What's that saying  "sit down, strap in, and hold on"
If someone uses the "buy it now"  I will include a fantastic  set of $2000.00 Recaro seats that would go great with the BMW + a new pair of unmounted Kuhmo V7000 tires."

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