I saw this beauty as I was driving down the road and nearly stood my soccer-mom mobile on it’s nose stopping and turning into the library parking lot. Immediately I knew I had to do an homage to the Green Laker.
His “Down on the Street” updates are always filled with facts about the vehicle and witty anecdotes about how he owned or wanted to own said vehicle.
I have none of the witty repartee that “THE” Green Laker would impart on the subject. Hell I only know this car is a BMW, and didn’t feel like surfing Google trying to figure it out. Was kinda hoping the Green one himself would impart some knowledge. To that point I know I like old BMW’s.
I had never seen this one and it caught my eye. Lets let the picture’s tell a thousand words and I’ll lob occasional commentary.
She’s a bit rough around the edges, the hood doesn’t even close all the way.
Cute Butt. Just Sayin.
Pennsylvania winters and road salt seem to be taking a toll on the elegant old gal.
I tried to get a picture of the great very intact wooden dashboard but the reflection, and my wish not to look like I was thieving the vehicle kept me from getting it.
To that note–while trying to get some interior pictures I noticed that the keys were hanging in the ignition. It was only a brief thought but it was there.
See Ya for the Wednesday Quote.
Sweet 2000C (or CS). Ungainly front end, the Euro versions with sealed beam headlights looked far better but were not DOT-compliant at the time. Heck, it wasn't until 1985 when the Feds loosened the standards for headlight dimensions.
And speaking of "Down On The Street", all credit should be directed to the great Murilee Martin of Jalopnik.com, from whom I "borrowed" the idea.
http://jalopnik.com/tag/downonthestreet/
I'm just happy to live in a rust-free part of the US where old cars are still seen intermingling with the beige Camrys, white Corolla and black Escalades.
-Chris
(aka Green Laker)
Thanks for clueing me in Chris. I can spot a bike at a 100 paces or more but cars–not so much.