Car: BMW 323i
Colour: Metallic Blue

History:
Restored for a friend of mine
This car was mechanically excellent, but as I was beginning to discover with most of these E21's that did not stop them rotting. New parts included wings, arches, lower rear corners and front lower valance. This was the first one where I colour coded the bumpers, they were typical BMW chrome, solid but dull, so I thought, why not give it a go. It might not look right on all colour's but definitely suited this one. Shot blasted and painted wheels also set the project off

Thoughts:
The owner was very fastidious and was delighted with the finished result

The obligatory "before" shot

Not as bad as others in the boot

Hardly even a "Hole" in this corner

Corners cut off

Scabby rear quarter and arches

Front panel was suffering

These are common problem areas on E21's

Cutting the rot out is the only way

Scrapyard corner makes life easier

Along with some handmade sections

Starting to take shape

Hopefully this should last a few more years

Back to full strength

New rear arches and corners welded in by this time

Bumpers being prepared for colour coding

The fitting back up, well underway

Check out those straight sides

New Badge and number plate needed, as the old ones let it down

Wish the wife looked this good from behind !

Painting the wheels and blacking the tyres, all add to that gleaming look

I was getting good at E21's by now