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Title: Well I got one ....
Post by: Olympia5776 on 09 September 2012, 18:39:10
All original , never been welded ,FSH from new plus every reciept inc new OEM bumpers 2 years ago even down to a full tool tray inc original BMW duster . Last owner for 5 years who has pampered the car . A bit newer than I wanted but I'm happy . 8)
Now who wants to buy a Manta , one owner for 34 years .....
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/628%20BMW/P1010191.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/628%20BMW/T2eC16FHJHQE9nzEyHl-BQP4Vl6E60_12.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/628%20BMW/P1010136.jpg)
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Post by: TheBoy on 09 September 2012, 18:40:50
At least its a proper one...
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Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2012, 18:46:02
It looks very nice!  :y  :y  :y  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 09 September 2012, 18:55:10
I like that very much, must say staying with old cars and DIY is more tempting that getting new cars!
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 September 2012, 18:58:42
One of the only BMWs I would be seen behind the wheel of. ;) Very nice. :y
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Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2012, 19:00:01
Very noticeable how much more rubber there is on the wheel rims of an older car. And almost no tint on the windows.  :y
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Post by: omega3000 on 09 September 2012, 19:01:51
Very nice , looks a minta  8) hours of fun with that duster  :)
Title: Re: Well I got one ....
Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2012, 19:05:40
.....
Now who wants to buy a Manta , one owner for 34 years ..........

If only I hadn't spent up when I bought my Merc  ::) ::) ::) Assume it's a Manta A ......  :-\
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Post by: tunnie on 09 September 2012, 19:06:44
think Elite Pete fancied a Manta?  :-\
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Post by: r1 on 09 September 2012, 19:07:50
so is it a special bmw?
not all of us know bmw
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 September 2012, 19:08:10
think Elite Pete fancied a Manta?  :-\

Who wouldn't?

Hmm. Wish I had more garage space. ::)
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Post by: Brikhead on 09 September 2012, 19:45:54
Lovely looking motor, what engine is it?

At least its a proper one...
...almost, it has the wrong gearbox for my tastes.
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 09 September 2012, 19:51:04
Well done Don, that looks the part - health to enjoy. :-* :-* 8) :y
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Post by: Martian on 09 September 2012, 20:00:40
At least its a proper one...
+ 1  :y

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Post by: albitz on 09 September 2012, 20:28:53
Thats a georgeous car Don. :y
Can you really part with the Manta after all these years though ?  ;)
Title: Re: Well I got one ....
Post by: Olympia5776 on 09 September 2012, 20:32:05
.....
Now who wants to buy a Manta , one owner for 34 years ..........

If only I hadn't spent up when I bought my Merc  ::) ::) ::) Assume it's a Manta A ......  :-\
One of the very first B's . 59 K miles garaged every night since I bought it , kept in a dehumified & air filtered chamber for last 15 years ,literally a suitcase of history .
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/B%20series/FinepixuptoFeb2010829.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/uptoSept041290.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/100_0577.jpg)
Title: Re: Well I got one ....
Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2012, 20:38:27
That looks the mutts nutts!  :y :y
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Post by: albitz on 09 September 2012, 20:53:28
Stunning. :y.............it looks like Twiglet has been let loose on it with his detailing stuff.
Btw,I caught him polishing the inside of his wheely bin today. I sh1t you not. :o ;D
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Post by: Radar on 09 September 2012, 20:54:00
That BMW looks very nice :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 20:56:20
think Elite Pete fancied a Manta?  :-\

I'd love a Monza Tunnie but both the Monza and Manta will be out of price range :(
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Post by: Elite Pete on 09 September 2012, 20:57:35
The BMW looks good Don but the Manta is my favorite, sorry ::)
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Post by: Andy B on 09 September 2012, 21:02:43
The BMW looks good Don but the Manta is my favoUrite, sorry ::)

 :-X :-X :-X  ::)
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Post by: twiglet on 09 September 2012, 21:14:48
PM incoming Don!  :y
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Post by: twiglet on 09 September 2012, 21:21:21
Stunning. :y.............it looks like Twiglet has been let loose on it with his detailing stuff.
Btw,I caught him polishing the inside of his wheely bin today. I sh1t you not. :o ;D

Oi you, even wheelie bins need a bit of tlc sometimes too!  :P ;D
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Post by: albitz on 09 September 2012, 21:22:46
You need help,but you wont admit you have a problem.Its quite sad really. :P ;D ;D
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 September 2012, 00:56:12
One of the only BMWs I would be seen behind the wheel of. ;) Very nice. :y

As something unlikely to be repeated I thought it would be worth shouting about :y

Does look smart, if a bit eighties 8)
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 11 September 2012, 17:51:12
Thanks for the comments re the BMW lads .
I'm looking forward to getting back home and commencing fettling it up to standard.
It's a 628 which has the smaller 2.8 engine instead of the larger 3.5. Academic really as it's a cruiser and the roads down here don't cater for 135 MPH cars .....
Got some subtle plans for it inc OE option front and rear spoilers , a set of 16inch ,maybe 17inch,  style 5 BBS wheels but nothing gaudy and a sensible width, and possibly  OE option body decals and that'll be it .
Anyway just got to get it back now  ::)
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Post by: henryd on 11 September 2012, 18:13:38
Have to say its a nice looking car :y :y
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Post by: BlueBridge on 11 September 2012, 18:16:18
think Elite Pete fancied a Manta?  :-\
He'd break it  ;D
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Post by: BlueBridge on 11 September 2012, 18:19:19
BM looks mint, you did well there :y And the Manta is the dogs ;)
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Post by: cam2502 on 11 September 2012, 19:24:03
Always liked the manta, yours is stunning. There's a guy in town got one the same colour as yours but nowhere near as nice. Nice BMW as well  :y
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Post by: Olympia5776 on 11 September 2012, 19:55:15
Always liked the manta, yours is stunning. There's a guy in town got one the same colour as yours but nowhere near as nice. Nice BMW as well  :y

I tell you the truth Cam , the last time the Manta was in Dumfries was on the way to see the Ark Royal being towed in to be broken up at Cairnryan which is nearly 32 years ago to the day,( 28-9-80 ) spooky eh ! ;D
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Post by: jonnycool on 11 September 2012, 20:18:40
Love those 6-series BM's, always wanted an M635 CSi. Yors looks absolutely mint, well done  :y
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Post by: kingycos2 on 11 September 2012, 21:21:36
Lovely motor,  can imagine it gets a lot of attention when out in it....
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Post by: Vamps on 11 September 2012, 21:31:26
A couple of lovely cars there, well done on your purchase........... :y :y :y
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Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2012, 21:52:16
This car http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.718861,-2.425513&spn=0.000001,0.00087&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=53.718861,-2.425513&panoid=JOwV7hhjdT6KWAjtxAlTjw&cbp=12,41.43,,0,11.31 had been sat here for years until about 18 months ago when it had some windows put through. And that was the last I saw of it.  :(
Title: Re: Well I got one ....
Post by: Olympia5776 on 11 September 2012, 22:03:08
This car http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.718861,-2.425513&spn=0.000001,0.00087&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=53.718861,-2.425513&panoid=JOwV7hhjdT6KWAjtxAlTjw&cbp=12,41.43,,0,11.31 had been sat here for years until about 18 months ago when it had some windows put through. And that was the last I saw of it.  :(
Oh dear ............ :'(
Those wheels are style 5 BBS split rims from the later e39 5 series , highly sought after and valuable , about 500 sterling valuable for the wheels alone...... :(
Title: Re: Well I got one ....
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2012, 22:06:57
This car http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.718861,-2.425513&spn=0.000001,0.00087&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=53.718861,-2.425513&panoid=JOwV7hhjdT6KWAjtxAlTjw&cbp=12,41.43,,0,11.31 had been sat here for years until about 18 months ago when it had some windows put through. And that was the last I saw of it.  :(
Oh dear ............ :'(
Those wheels are style 5 BBS split rims from the later e39 5 series , highly sought after and valuable , about 500 sterling valuable for the wheels alone...... :(

I can only assume that the owner died or something, because the car always used to be imaculate. Then it just sat there and never moved until the windows were smashed.  :'(
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Post by: BlueBridge on 11 September 2012, 23:03:28
This car http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.718861,-2.425513&spn=0.000001,0.00087&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=53.718861,-2.425513&panoid=JOwV7hhjdT6KWAjtxAlTjw&cbp=12,41.43,,0,11.31 had been sat here for years until about 18 months ago when it had some windows put through. And that was the last I saw of it.  :(
Was it dumped there or did he live opposite?
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Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2012, 23:05:59
This car http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ll=53.718861,-2.425513&spn=0.000001,0.00087&t=h&z=21&layer=c&cbll=53.718861,-2.425513&panoid=JOwV7hhjdT6KWAjtxAlTjw&cbp=12,41.43,,0,11.31 had been sat here for years until about 18 months ago when it had some windows put through. And that was the last I saw of it.  :(
Was it dumped there or did he live opposite?

I assume he lived opposite  :-\. I live a few miles away, but use the road to get to the M65