[{"id": 5793779, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 1320, "content": "$1,320 bid placed by MCLeather", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614104524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5793786, "authorName": "Daxime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daxime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very fun color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614104620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793788, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great looking car. Does the heat and A/C work? How many miles has it been driven in the last year?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614104648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5793922, "authorName": "ceaston85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceaston85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car man! I have a 323i I\u2019m here in the city as well would love to meet to look at your car! Good luck I will be following", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614106341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794485, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timeless yet unloved. I had a 77 in Phoenix color. The 2L m10 is the one to have. Mine succumbed to the tinworm sadly.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614109369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5794643, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am selling the car on behalf of my boss and I've driven the car several times. If anyone has any specific questions or picture/video requests, I'm happy to oblige as my office is in the same building the vehicle is garaged in. I will be following this auction closely so don't hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nThe car appears to be very original inside and out, both aesthetically and mechanically. It's a fun driver that turns a lot of heads and the color suits this small but spacious coupe perfectly. We recently had it fully detailed and the finish is impressive. I was tempted to lower it a couple inches, throw on some Euro bumpers, and source 15-inch Alpina wheels, but then I would\u2019ve ended up buying it. Happy bidding!\r\n\r\n @McLeather Yes, I just fired it up and the AC blows cold. As mentioned in the description, since acquiring the vehicle in 2020, it's been driven less than 1,000 miles, and probably closer to around 500 than 1,000.\r\n\r\n @JGrills Everyone at the office here loves it. I think it's the condition and color that really does the trick on this E21. Perfect Radwood entry, weekend cruiser, or fun daily driver.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614110188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5795680, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its all there , and the color as is is great with the correct period pin striping", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614115088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796701, "authorName": "tornolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tornolo/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by tornolo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614122946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5796702, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe I spoke too soon , but it appears rear sway bar is missing , \r\n77-79 came with sway bar from the factory", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614122954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796762, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "last and least , dashboard is capped , and that's fine , what makes this car interesting is that has aged in such a graceful way", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614123985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5796833, "authorName": "Mwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwrench/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Mwrench", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614125410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5796970, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome E21! Hard to go wrong with that color. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614128147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5797401, "authorName": "Daniel_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tennis ball green is a hit!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614136358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5797583, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How could you have not bid 3201. Are you new here?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614141018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5798128, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E21 Thank you for the comments. We love the stripes too. I'm no E21 expert so I cannot comment on the rear sway bar, I just know the current owner bought it as-is with the exception of the aforementioned maintenance details in the listing. I'd also like to add we forgot to reinstall the ashtray before the photoshoot. It is back in the car and is as clean as the rest of the vehicle.\r\n\r\n@Daniel_H @wem2697 Golf Yellow just looks right on this. Fun color for a fun car. Certainly a head turner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614175888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5802669, "authorName": "Frankalbarim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankalbarim/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Frankalbarim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614214443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5802984, "authorName": "Mwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwrench/", "bidAmount": 3911, "content": "$3,911 bid placed by Mwrench", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614220005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5803225, "authorName": "EMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought all 320i cars all had the 1.8 liter motor, the 2.0 m10 was used in 2002s up to 1976. Is this defiantly a 2.0? Either way awesome 320 so 70s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614225345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5803472, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 4769, "content": "$4,769 bid placed by ctap3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614236115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5803737, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMJ - The 320i had the 2.0L (1990cc), 110hp engine until 8/79.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614260684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5804845, "authorName": "funhogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funhogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the tachometer read high or does the engine eventually settle into a more normal idle speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614275726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5804954, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@funhogs Once coming up to temperature from a cold start, the idle drops and steadies around 850 rpm.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614276957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5810125, "authorName": "TheNeedleAbides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theneedleabides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks like a bucket of fun! A great canvas for some tasteful modifications or to be left as-is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614350408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5810178, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E21 - It was my understanding that all E21s came with a from the factory with a front sway bar, but only the 320is & 323 came with a rear sway bar.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614351078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5810979, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you cannot have a 2002 in Golf why not get a 320i in Golf.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614361063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5811989, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Number_6 \n77-79 rear sway bar , 80-83 No sway bar only IS , weird decision by BMW , the car really needs rear sway bar for moderately hard turns , why this one doesn't have it , not sure , regardless it can be easily added as the mounting holes are always there for all years", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614367642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5812442, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every old bimmer enthusiast loves golf yellow. I don't think they made too many e21s in this color. As someone else said, looks like a fun driver already, and can be tweaked just right (suspension, exhaust, and a 5 speed tranny) without spending a lot of money.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1614370259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816143, "authorName": "SteveN.L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven.l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife and I had an '83 320is for about 18 years. I put Bilstein sport struts, Eibach springs and Bavarian Autosport anti-sway bars in the car and it went through the turns faster than any other car that we have owned. That includes a couple of 911s and an E30. These cars are fairly easy to work on and can be a blast to drive when properly set up. It needs the 5 speed. They have been undervalued for years.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1614427004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5816172, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by FactoryJack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614428756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5816613, "authorName": "Pancake6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pancake6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are on the rise, following suit somewhere between the 2002's and the rest of the 3 and 5 series smaller BMW's of the old schools. Golf yellow is a rare color for these so this will be a fun watch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614438846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5817146, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 5133, "content": "$5,133 bid placed by ctap3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614448306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5817994, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think I could drive this back to California without any issues?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614470757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818053, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the condition I would say that the strips are adhesive but a lot where painted in this generation...How are these applied?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614472664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818061, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original paint?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614472755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818190, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to drive it across the country.\n\n@FactoryJack The stripes are vinyl, likely factory or dealer applied when new. We believe the paint is all original, as does our detailer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614476542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818218, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 never forget this is a 42 year old car...driving it across country is an adventure good and bad!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614477522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818229, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@factoryjack that's what I'm hoping for!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614477688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5818237, "authorName": "FactoryJack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoryjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pulled an e30 out of storage just today only to have a small piece of fuel line leaking under the intake...ahhhh the fun! If I was on the side of the highway it would have been a little harder to smile!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614477910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819389, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the sunroof working without issue?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614537515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819756, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 Yes, the sunroof works without issue (hand crank).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614548240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5819904, "authorName": "tdoyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdoyle/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by tdoyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614552253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820001, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by ctap3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614555774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820084, "authorName": "tdoyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdoyle/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by tdoyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614558109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820357, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by MCLeather", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614567074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5820434, "authorName": "tdoyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdoyle/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by tdoyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614569736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5825648, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less than 24 hours remaining. If anyone has questions or wants specific photos or video, please let me know. Thank you all and best of luck bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614639274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5826176, "authorName": "Romy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably the best color on this shape. Next could be Inka orange.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614645778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5826796, "authorName": "Metalartist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metalartist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these E21's. I had an 82. Needs a 5 speed and the BMW Recaro seats. Good to see them increase in value.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614656673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5826969, "authorName": "PMikeP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmikep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this takes me back. I had a 1978 Golf 320i with the Sport pack. Had a lot of fun in that car. It could cruise all day at 4000 rpm/ 80 mph with the 5 speed. Always wondered what happened to that car. Still regret selling it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614662449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5827281, "authorName": "Frankalbarim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankalbarim/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Frankalbarim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614690960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5827456, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're in the final stretch now. I'll be watching closely to respond to any questions. Thank you all for the positive comments. It's a special BMW in great original condition ready for the next owner to enjoy. Happy bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614694669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5827854, "authorName": "loki_the_bubba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loki_the_bubba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm more of the opinion that the optic colors belong on the 2002s. My first 320i was Cypressengrun Metal with gold pin stripes and gold BBS wheels. I loved that car. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614700573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5827900, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614701308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5827931, "authorName": "Two_Wheels_Down", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/two_wheels_down/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car after graduation was a '78 320i 4-speed with air and sunroof, so this takes me back. These are really pretty great at everything, considering the vintage! Had to sell mine to get a down-payment for my first house, so in some ways it is still paying dividends....winning bidder will not be disappointed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614701679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5828283, "authorName": "RobE36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robe36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I did not even know E21s came in Golf Yellow. I LOVE it! \n\nNeeds the Recaros and 3-spoke sport wheel. IIRC these early models are actually more desirable from an engine standpoint (less finicky emissions equipment?) than the 1980-1983s? Though the 1980-1983 got the 5 spd? Is this correct @E21?\n\n@Romy - did they come in Inka in the U.S. as well?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614706490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5828308, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine is currently in storage on the Oregon coast in a climate controlled garage. An '83 s package in Henna red. I too sold one in '79 for a down payment for a home when I got married buying a 50 dollar '65 Dodge wagon to replace it. Now, I have this fine example and my wife and I celebrated 40 years by driving it down the curved coastline roads 65 miles round trip for an intimate anniversary dinner. Some things just get better with age.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1614706558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5828479, "authorName": "Romy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "49 state car. Let me guess who the &^%%$ state is : California?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614708420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5829087, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RobE36\r\ncorrect , this color was discontinued after 79 , I believe , and yes they came in Inka\r\nlooks like the color has added at least $2K premium to the bidding", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614712629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5829584, "authorName": "BVillet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvillet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E21s are really great cars. And this vehicle really looks superb. 1979 is my favorite model year and I think the new owner will have a great deal of driving joy. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614715349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5829620, "authorName": "Tfullerrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfullerrex/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Tfullerrex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614715705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5829763, "authorName": "Jmayo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmayo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tempting. 3 hours away from me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614716455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5829806, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 9320, "content": "$9,320 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614716617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5829845, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 9420, "content": "$9,420 bid placed by Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614716805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5829891, "authorName": "eleven11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eleven11/", "bidAmount": 9521, "content": "$9,521 bid placed by eleven11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614717038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5829925, "authorName": "Tfullerrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfullerrex/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Tfullerrex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614717259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5829990, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original \"Owner's Handbook\" (BMW 320i owner's manual) and a Hayne's repair manual are included in the sale (not pictured, but both in great condition).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614717604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830001, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 10320, "content": "$10,320 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614717659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830018, "authorName": "mossyoaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mossyoaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 77 320i A4 in this color -bought from LManders in Deurne,NL. Drove it back to Italy where the Italian National security guard at the gate to NSA, Naples IT would tell us \"your car is too yellow\"! My family still quotes her when we see a yellow car. \r\n\r\nOriginal driver condition e21s are scarce and Golf will set you apart ANYWHERE you go making car&driver standout in the pack. Hope this one brings in a bounty!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1614717734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830156, "authorName": "Frankalbarim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankalbarim/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Frankalbarim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830201, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830203, "authorName": "Frankalbarim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankalbarim/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Frankalbarim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830210, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830218, "authorName": "Frankalbarim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankalbarim/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Frankalbarim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830230, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830235, "authorName": "yacob555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yacob555/", "bidAmount": 12501, "content": "$12,501 bid placed by yacob555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830249, "authorName": "Wanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanker/", "bidAmount": 12752, "content": "$12,752 bid placed by Wanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830251, "authorName": "yacob555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yacob555/", "bidAmount": 13002, "content": "$13,002 bid placed by yacob555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5830273, "authorName": "yacob555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yacob555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/2/21 for $13,002 to yacob555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614718927, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5830284, "authorName": "CruiserCorps (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisercorps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @yacob555! Will be in touch shortly. Thank you all who commented and bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614718972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830279, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "things we do when the color is right !!\ncongraTs", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1614718993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830310, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's fantastic!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614719114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830334, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e21 the orange on e21s in the US was called Phoenix. It said so right on my shock tower. \ud83d\ude1c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614719213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830358, "authorName": "goboysgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goboysgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad gave me his when I was in high school. It was a 77 with an aftermarket sunroof I believe. The CIS system worked well enough to keep a teenager flying over Mount Tamalpais over the Grapevine and everywhere in between for many years. I learned to bust knuckles on that beauty, eventually taking me into a bmw shop where I would ask for a job, ended up working on domestic rigs for the guy next door. My old man had Phaedrus in SF keep her going till I got it. I miss the car, but I miss my pops so much more. Thanks dad", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1614719310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830617, "authorName": "BVillet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvillet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is so really satisfying to see an E21 enjoy some love. Although sadly there is still quite a gap to close for E21 prices vs 2002 and E30 values. Thank you to the seller for listing the car and congratulations to the buyer. @yacob555 this may be the beginning of a journey that will bring great rewards: Recaro seats, a three spoke steering wheel, upgraded suspension and a five-speed will bring great enjoyment rewards", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614720406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830634, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy that is a cool 320i", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614720446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5830696, "authorName": "chuckgoolsbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckgoolsbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 Yes, you could drive it to California, but never be able to register &smog it there, as it is a \u201c49 state car\u201d. It fell in that window of time. This is how I landed my E21 (Lot 666 on BAT) as the previous owner moved to LA from Oregon and found the \u201879 320i was not smoggable(?) in CA without extensive and expensive work. Since the car is remarkably original it would be a crime to alter it. \r\n\r\nSo I bought it and brought it back to Central Oregon where it has lived almost its entire life. \r\n\r\nStill running great and a ton of fun to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614720615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5831060, "authorName": "BVillet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvillet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yacob555, a last comment. As noted by @Jgills below, rust can become an issue in the E21s. And many formerly beautiful E21 have succumbed. Inspect your car regularly, particularly around windshield, rear window, lower door and fender sections. And if you ever note the dreaded tinwork, take care of it immediately and you will have a car you can enjoy forever", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614721999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5832471, "authorName": "boyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boyracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a NOS Foha front spoiler for this car if anyone is interested", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614736865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5832639, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yacob555 Congrats on the 1979 BMW 320i 4-Speed. Well played and very well bought. Nice!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614739518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852098, "authorName": "yacob555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yacob555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boyracer - email me? yacob555 at hotmail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615009049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852099, "authorName": "yacob555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yacob555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bvillet thanks for the tips! I need to do some learning about rust prevention/inspection. Looking into many of the mods you mentioned while keeping it close to stock/within the spirit of stock. Definitely will be looking at steering wheel, suspensions, wheels, seats. 5 speed maybe, depends how the 4 speed feels. Driving OKC to Philly so will get to know it well.\r\n\r\nAs someone who is 6'4.5\", any feeling on potential leg room issues for such a long drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615009205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853244, "authorName": "BVillet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvillet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yacob555 I think you are contemplating an about 1500 mile journey in a car that is new to you; that is an ambitious drive for a 42-year old car that is completely new to you.....with that said, I should add that I own a 1973 E9 and I would not hesitate to undertake a drive across country. But my car has been very well maintained and I am thoroughly familiar with its mechanical condition.\r\nTo respond to your question, I am just under 6 ft tall. I drove my E21s with seats in the full back position and was very comfortable with legs and arms reasonably straight. At your height, you may have to tilt the seat back a bit for a comfortable position and your knees may be a bit bent. My cars did not have sunroofs and the fact that this one has a sunroof would reduce available headspace. But my guess is you will be fine.\r\nA few additional comments: I think the most important conversions to my cars in terms of driving enjoyment were suspension upgrades, the Recaro seats (the Recaros from this era require you to be reasonable slim to really be comfortable but they are just superb) and steering wheel. For sustained 80 mph cruising the five speed conversion made a huge difference by lowering rpm.\r\nIf you have read about e21's a lot you will know that compared to the 2002s and later e30s the e21s have a bit of a loose rear end. When you enter snow and icy conditions especially you should be aware and learn how to control the specific car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615052857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7332942, "authorName": "okie_flats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/okie_flats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is again for sale. Already. Unfortunately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637455007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8126259, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@okie_flats where did you see it for sale, do you remember?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1647399021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8126444, "authorName": "okie_flats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/okie_flats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 It was posted on the bimmerforums e21 section by the guy who bought it goes by the forum user name of yacob555 and the thread title is 1979 320i Golf Yellow - Northeast\nYou can look it up and contact him to see if he sold it or what. I am not allowed to post a link here. i am active on that forum.\nAnyone Looking for a Golf 320i? is another thread\nand he said he is moving from Philly to seattle and not take it with him. Must have been sold by now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1647403131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8127711, "authorName": "ctap3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctap3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@okie_flats appreciate it, thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1647443745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8429206, "authorName": "okie_flats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/okie_flats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ctap3 It is now for sale on the Seattle Craigslist. \r\nGolf Yellow BMW 320i - e21 1979 - $16,000 (Seattle)\r\nAnyone can just search it there, so long as it stays active.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650869007, "type": "comment"}]