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1983 BMW 320i
Added on Dec. 11 by johnhammer

The latest pile that I’ve hauled home on a flatbed (like you’ve never done that!). It’s an ‘83 320i…in fact, we think it may be a 320is, the factory sport model, since it has most of the hotrod parts: LSD, rear swaybar, basketweave wheels, etc.

This car has sat unloved for 2 years while mother nature dumped on it day after day. Perfect! Since I bought the car to compete in the 24 Hours of Lemons, our budget was tight, but we only spent $400 on it leaving me plenty of cash for “upgrades” and spare parts for trades.

Brakes are mostly on the car now…a cage is next. I’ll update when I can. See you at the track!

Comments

Luke:
That's a really nice one, with a good spec. I hope the LeMons race won't be too brutal on her. Good luck with it.
Dec 11, 2008 6:50 a.m.
Tim Baxter:
Yup. It reminds me so much of my lost and lamented iS, I hate to see it go to LeMons. John has assured me that it's nowhere near as nice as it looks.
Dec 11, 2008 7:19 a.m.
johnhammer:
I swear, she's NASTY! I'll try & dig up the pics of all the mudbug nests I've cleaned out of the undercarriage. The passenger side has the rust & dents! Plus…it smells. Bad. Musty.
Dec 11, 2008 9:51 a.m.
gamby:
Seems criminal to wreck it in LeMons. I haven't seen a 320i in RI in AGES. They're all gone. :(
Jan 14, 2009 7:18 p.m.
johnhammer:
By the way, we got the car prepped, then raced and FINISHED the 24 Hours Of LeMons at Carolina Motorsports Park this past Spring. Check the details at www.HammersHeroes.com!
May 17, 2009 6:14 a.m.
Woody:
Did it have the Recaros, too?
Jul 11, 2009 9:59 p.m.
johnhammer:
No, that's the one 320is item the car didn't have. Of course, it's not exactly difficult to swap seats out so I really can't say for sure. We're going to do it again though!
Jul 27, 2009 8:41 a.m.
19742002tii:
Online still? Some people never learn. Good luck buddy!
Sep 6, 2009 9:32 p.m.
johnhammer:
Alright, here we go again… September 24-26 at Carolina Motorsports Park… Our third run at the 24 Hours of Lemons is ready. I have a whole new team of misfits to wheel the beast, and you can come over & say Hi too. Watch www.HammersHeroes.com for all the details!
Aug 2, 2010 12:34 p.m.
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