Period correct M3 radio and speakers

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Wed Dec 23, 2015 2:45 pm

While searching out eBay the last few bits needed to have everything to restore my car, I noticed a few old genuine radios listed and was interested as mine doesn't have any radio except for a broken later replacement someone fitted along with some different speakers.

Using a VIN decoder to see the spec, my 1990 German import had ' S652 Radio Bavaria C II' fitted. There seems to be a few different styles advertised as this, so does anyone know which is correct ?
Also, what is the stock rear speaker arrangement and style for the same car ?
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Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:44 pm

I've got a few here will check the number for you
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Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:27 pm

UK supplied E30's had dealer fitted aftermarket audio usually from the likes of Blaupunkt, Pioneer or Panasonic.

European supplied E30's usually had BMW's own branded audio equipment such as the Bavaria C as originally fitted to your car.

European M3's often had the Hifi/premium audio set up of a boot mounted amp powering nokia made speakers, in the footwells, door mirror backed tweeters and housings on the rear shelf with the same size speakers and tweeted enclosed.
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