Hartge Register

[HartgeH27]

I am starting a Hartge Register, all models and variants are welcome.

Need the following:

Model, description, location (roughly), registration (optional), any other useful information.

Bring them on !!!

[spook]

one hartge wannabe, full bodykit, wheels, strut brace and steering wheel

[SilverShadow]

Is Hartge wanabes alright?

As iv got wheels, h2.7 engine, gear knob and steering wheel??

[spook]

yep, post up some pics

[oguz327]

one hartge wannabe, full bodykit, wheels, strut brace and steering wheel

Looking sweet brother

[bloom_meister]

Kevin Bird holds the official Hartge register for the UK Iain, he has records going back to day 1 of Birds although not from the other company who briefly had the franchise, I'm sure he could provide you full details (minus personal data) of all the variants he has done, would be interesting to see how many are unaccounted for. Thats full conversions, not kits that were sold on. Would seem to be a good starting point and would help you validate real cars from unnoficial cars like Spooks (although his car looks great!, love those headlights especially)

Cheers,

Tim

[Patm3]

I would be very interested to see Kevin Birds register

[HartgeH27]

Kevin Bird holds the official Hartge register for the UK Iain, he has records going back to day 1 of Birds although not from the other company who briefly had the franchise, I'm sure he could provide you full details (minus personal data) of all the variants he has done, would be interesting to see how many are unaccounted for. Thats full conversions, not kits that were sold on. Would seem to be a good starting point and would help you validate real cars from unnoficial cars like Spooks (although his car looks great!, love those headlights especially)

Cheers,

Tim

I have Kevin Birds support with the register I am compiling.

The Birds register is not comprehensive and by building a register will hopefully bring in the overseas models as well which Birds do not hold.

[HartgeH27]

Hartge wannabees will be put in a separate section.

[spook]

doh

[Demlotcrew]

Hartge wannabees will be put in a separate section.

whats classed as a wanna be?

[Hartge2get]

Original Hartge H23 clocking on!

All the Hartge goodies.

Located in Australia.

[HartgeH27]

Hartge wannabees will be put in a separate section.

whats classed as a wanna be?

Fair call Mr A.

Non factory or non-concessionaire built cars will be put into a separate section.

Factory built or officially built concessionaire cars will be placed into the 'original build' section with as much detail as possible.

HTH

[chinchilla]

can i be part of the crew!? i only have hartge sideskirts

[Cabrio]

Iain

Does mine qualify

You know it is a Hartge BUT no records currently and Birds cant confirm!!!

Maybe we can find some info at some point...but she is an old girl and plan to restore as it would be a shame to track her

Cheers

[HartgeH27]

Iain

Does mine qualify

You know it is a Hartge BUT no records currently and Birds cant confirm!!!

Maybe we can find some info at some point...but she is an old girl and plan to restore as it would be a shame to track her

Cheers

Defo Neil, one of the ongoing mysteries your one !!

[Simon]

What about my current project? Kevin Bird does have a record of the car...

[Cabrio]

Iain

I abandoned the idea to update the induction system as when dismantled the inlet it has been ported out so putting it all back together but want to get it running better with all those vacume pipes...going to get the floor welded and replace some bits rather than break it...thought as it was so old was worth keeping as will be 25 years old soon...it has interest value if not money value

[Simon13]

how biased Iain, for a company thats only a "tuner"

[Hartge2get]

Iain,

Any luck with those questions mate?

[HartgeH27]

how biased Iain, for a company thats only a "tuner"

Yes old chap but what a tuner..........no need to go green around the gills ........keep saving and you can have one, one day !!!!

[bloom_meister]

A bit like saying 'RUF' ony tune Porsches

Tim

[Andyboy]

how biased Iain, for a company thats only a "tuner"

Oh God, not that Alpina 'manufacturer' bollox! Manufacturer my arse, they don't manufacture anything but they do nicely modify a BMW. But to be fair Hartge do a more interesting job with less compromises. Well, with the E30 anyway.

[HartgeH27]

Iain

I abandoned the idea to update the induction system as when dismantled the inlet it has been ported out so putting it all back together but want to get it running better with all those vacume pipes...going to get the floor welded and replace some bits rather than break it...thought as it was so old was worth keeping as will be 25 years old soon...it has interest value if not money value

Think it will be both of good interest and value, the true identity will surely be revealed one day !!

[Cabrio]

The file of paperwork and reciepts hopefully will turn up one day...investigations show they went missing from the car in the last 7 years so who knows...but apparently a £6k invoice in 1984

[hartgefan]

good stuff,im in.

HARTGE H28.
white 2 door
imported from japan 2007
323i based 1985
m30 2.8 207 bhp
finned cam cover
manifold and exhaust
hartge mats
steering wheel
speedo
strutbrace
adjustable arb
front spoiler
rear spoiler
skirts,side and rear
dash pod
full striping and badges
single wiper
chassis plaque (in engine bay)
40k miles
but unbelievably no LSD!!!

can we arrange a meet some time as i would like to see the other cars and meet up with the owners.

[Simon]

What about my current project? Kevin Bird does have a record of the car...

[bloom_meister]

Just a suggestion, but as there are bound to be lots of Alpina owners out there (and lots of AC fans too), how about a new section dedicated to those variants?

Cheers

Tim

[HartgeH27]

Please keep on topic guys - thanks.

[bloom_meister]

Hmm it was on topic !

I forgot to add Hartge.

What i was trying, badly, to say, is that it would be cool to have a Hartge/Alpina/AC section of the board where the anal .(lysts) among us could discuss these variants, eg your original topic iain, to our hearts content without having to put stickies in the general section. Dont get me wrong, I love the idea but maybe best in its own place?

Just my 2cp

Tim

ps. that the only H28 in the country?

[HartgeH27]

Maybe but what I am trying to achieve is a Hartge register plain and simple.

Your thoughts are good but maybe for discussion in general chat, otherwise this thread will go way off topic if we start discussing other marques.

To my knowledge that is the only exported/concession built import in the country.

[SidewaysScouser]

good stuff,im in.

HARTGE H28.
white 2 door
imported from japan 2007
323i based 1985
m30 2.8 207 bhp
finned cam cover
manifold and exhaust
hartge mats
steering wheel
speedo
strutbrace
adjustable arb
front spoiler
rear spoiler
skirts,side and rear
dash pod
full striping and badges
single wiper
chassis plaque (in engine bay)
40k miles
but unbelievably no LSD!!!

Now that sounds stunning.... C'mon we need pics!!

[SidewaysScouser]

I've got the October 1996 issue of Performance Car magazine featuring a head to head test of a Hartge H3 converted by Birds (C173 WLB) and an E36 M3 Evo.

Problem is I haven't got a flat-bed scanner

I could photograph the relevant pages if anyone's interested?

[Hartge2get]

good stuff,im in.

HARTGE H28.
white 2 door
imported from japan 2007
323i based 1985
m30 2.8 207 bhp
finned cam cover
manifold and exhaust
hartge mats
steering wheel
speedo
strutbrace
adjustable arb
front spoiler
rear spoiler
skirts,side and rear
dash pod
full striping and badges
single wiper
chassis plaque (in engine bay)
40k miles
but unbelievably no LSD!!!

can we arrange a meet some time as i would like to see the other cars and meet up with the owners.

Hey is your car the automatic one?

[HartgeH27]

I've got the October 1996 issue of Performance Car magazine featuring a head to head test of a Hartge H3 converted by Birds (C173 WLB) and an E36 M3 Evo.

Problem is I haven't got a flat-bed scanner

I could photograph the relevant pages if anyone's interested?

All contributions gratefully received please !!!