"Garrett Davis" (GarrettDavis)
05/15/2014 at 13:47 • Filed to: None
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"Garrett Davis" (GarrettDavis)
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I had to do a double take and let out that characteristic "whaaaaaaat" that is always guaranteed to make my girlfriend roll her eyes, cross her arms, and wait for me to finish geeking out over what ever obscure vehicle I have stumbled across. Unfortunately, I couldn't stick around to take any more or better pictures, but here you go, guys. BMW made an M6 in for 6 years in the 80's. That's your history lesson for today.
It was a little dinged up, and looked to be daily driven, but was still pretty in pretty good shape overall. Also, the owner apparently shops at Sprouts. Fun fact.
The want is strong with this one. Such a gorgeous car, especially when compared to the beluga whale that was the E63 M6 that came "next" (sorry whales, low blow). Not sure why these didn't sell for BMW. They were fast as hell for their time, were widely praised, and well, looked like that. BMW did with a 6 cylinder what American V8's were struggling to do during the malaise era (I'm looking at you, Corvette).
Welp, off to Craigslist. Again.
offroadkarter
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 13:49 |
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*E24, E23 is a 7 series like I have
505Turbeaux
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 13:49 |
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either that thing got hit or someone was messing with the badgery in the rear. even odds it is a clone. Still sweet
BondoSpecial
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 13:53 |
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E24 not E23.
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 13:54 |
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I've seen quite a few of these with blinged out wheels like that - I just don't get it. Such a gorgeous car, the wheels just don't match and aren't period-correct AT ALL.
Crocket Bernet
> offroadkarter
05/15/2014 at 13:59 |
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Came to say this.
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Garrett Davis
> offroadkarter
05/15/2014 at 14:00 |
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Fixed!
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Garrett Davis
> BondoSpecial
05/15/2014 at 14:01 |
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Whoops.
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offroadkarter
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 14:43 |
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you mean cause the M and the 6 aren't the same font style?
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505Turbeaux
> offroadkarter
05/15/2014 at 14:45 |
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and it's crooked
cazzyodo
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 14:45 |
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I was in St. Louis Monday-Wednesday and walked by an almost identical M6 to this.
And a donk'd Firebird.
No sr20 for either, unfortunately. Was with boss and coworker who couldn't give two shits.
feather-throttle-not-hair
> Garrett Davis
05/15/2014 at 14:45 |
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I dont think this was an M6, but it was incredibly clean so i had to snap a pic.
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offroadkarter
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 15:01 |
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I think its correct, I mean OP should have said "pop the hood"
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505Turbeaux
> offroadkarter
05/15/2014 at 15:07 |
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maybe they pulled the badge to respray it and got it messed up putting it back on. I mean I snapped this a while ago...
Sn210
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 15:13 |
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Fontwise, the badge looks like the one I spotted a few weeks ago
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 15:18 |
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Oh, lookie, my car, except I'll probably never get around to respraying. I'm also baffled that anybody would like the electrum flake/whatever semi-gold paint enough to respray.
I saw a Dinan M5 the other day that might have been an alleged one - crooked letters.
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505Turbeaux
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
05/15/2014 at 15:23 |
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oh you are talking about Smoke Silver? this one is a light blue metallic, looks a little messed up, I was shooting through the window of a W124 2.5d
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 15:27 |
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Smoke Silver is apparently the correct name, yes.
That Benz looks like Smoke Silver in your picture, but if you say it's not, I believe you.
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505Turbeaux
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
05/15/2014 at 15:30 |
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my 300TE 4matic was Smoke Silver. I only know because I kept saying, damn that isnt silver when ordering touch up paint. "You have anything champagne, light gold?"
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> 505Turbeaux
05/15/2014 at 15:36 |
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Greek "stater", made of electrum (gold/silver alloy). There's a reason I called that color electrum flake. Also, Firefox, "electrum" has been a word for thousands of years longer than you have existed, so Please Be To Be Fucking Off and Dying.
Other samples:
PS9
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
05/15/2014 at 16:58 |
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Don't be hating on my slick rims, bro. They look tyte as fuck. GDM as FUCK, YO!
Next week, I'mma herrafrush dat bitch 'n git some deep dishes, then I'mma git mad pussy at the auto show, 'cause bitches just love dat roadhead and roundel combo.
/ThisIsHowCarPeopleTalkWhereILive
/PleaseKillMe
anothermiatafanboy
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
05/16/2014 at 10:57 |
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Those wheels are ugly. But as far as fitting aftermarket wheels to older cars, who cares if they aren't 'period correct'. If they look better and are lighter, I say go for it. Some older cars have casters for wheels.