skunk
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Post by skunk on Jan 12, 2005 8:53:07 GMT 1
Regarding the 1977-82 BMW 3-series:
Was there ever a single headlight version offered with the Alpina-style alloys? I am referring to the multi-spoked wheels with black centers.
Which E21 3-series came with single headlights? Was it the 315/316/318?
320s and 323s usually had doubles I think, but I dont know this for sure.
thank you, Håkan
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Post by Marc S. on Jan 12, 2005 21:58:07 GMT 1
Håkan,
Here is what I found:
Single headlights
1975-1980 316
1975-1980 318
1981-1983 315
1980-1982 316
1980-1982 318i
Twin-headlights
1975-1977 320 (inline four)
1975-1977 320i (inline four)
1977-1982 320 (inline six)
1978-1982 323i (inline six)
(Source: Werner Oswald, Deutsche Autos, vol. 4, 1945-1990, 2nd edition, Motorbuch Verlag 2003)
My family had quite an affair with the E21: My dad had that 1977 320 inline-six in very bright green (the neighbour's choice of colour was even more dramatic: a bright yellow 323i!) and there still is a dark-blue 1981 315 in my grand-ma's garage.
As for the Alpina wheels, I think they were aftermarket items available for all engine types. Photos I have show everything from 315 to 323i equipped with simple 13" steel wheels - similar to the ones Herpa mounts on the Golf Mk2 or Wartburg.
Marc S.
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Post by skunk on Jan 13, 2005 19:22:15 GMT 1
I couldn't possibly have asked for a more exhaustive answer, thank you very much. ;D Love this site!
What do you think, should my 316 be equipped with the steels or the alloys?
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Post by Marc S. on Jan 13, 2005 20:23:40 GMT 1
Build the 316 with steel wheels and another 323i with the Alpinas  Marc S. |
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