Fast forward to now and after checking prices made the decision to get back on the E30 bus now rather than watching prices climb for another year and kicking myself later.
Anyway, my last one started like this
And finished looking a bit better
So, E30 no.5...1991 318i Lux, 3 owners, 127k only 2k each in the last 2 years so it's service has been wound down a bit. Plans are to tidy up the tatty body - arches and wings mainly, scuttle and sunroof areas seem ok, bit of work to the sills and rear valance needed to, but to be expected for a 25 year old car. Mechanically been looked after so the oily bits are fine. No real plans for the engine as yet, just a lazy Sunday plodder, running gear will be changed , lowered and some SE skirts fitted once the body is fettled.
So if anyone's got any recommendations for bodywork in the North east, I'm happy to hear them
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