Yes, I´m Mercedes and Harley Lover - but our company "forced" us to drive BMW as business cars. I also love the chanel and I´m really impressed how much he can do with how much love and passion! Thumbs Up!!!!
Readind this comment now, I just realised its 40 minutes. I swear to god I thought it was 20 at most! Cool video, cool channel and a really beautiful car
I watched Top Gear before the three amigos. I watched Top Gear with them. I watch it now after them. M539 es More entertaining. No, you can't change my mind.
@@M539Restorations When are you getting your hands on an S54? Seriously this channel is one of my most anticipated videos every time. I love BMW and I learn so much and it’s hilarious. “Ahh go away, you’re not a BMW technician.” Hahahaha
Just think of how an F1 race in the rain will see the cars' chassis absorb the rain water and bloat as they go along. Until the carbon fibre loses its firmness and they slide off the track.
This is, hands down, the best car channel in all of TH-cam. The amount of work you put in those videos is astonishing! It's a pleasure to watch such a through job being executed on old "turds"! Also, respect for keeping everything OEM and not going to town on the modifications. These cars deserve to be kept as clean as when they left the factory. Greetings from Bulgaria!
@@blockpartyvintage1568 Naah such rims are quite hard to find in such good shape might be also pricey.. Just wash, clean them (maybe re-paint them put a fresh set of valves and new tires and good to another century ! ;0)
My uncle got me into cars and this is the very first BMW 3 series he had, but it was a 320. I loved it. Peppy engine, manual, built like a tank and felt like the ultimate driving machine, from the passenger seat at least... He later had a 528, 733 and a fabulous manual red 535i which I had the chance to drive. He's the best uncle anyone could have. I was just 18 when he threw me the keys for his 733 and told me to get some cigarettes for him. He must've already have cigarettes but he knew I loved his car. Imagine, 18 and driving around in a new 733 with my brother. Let's say I took the long way home... I could go on talking about him but I dont want to bore you... GOAT uncle. Love u Andre.
Your channel is addicting because of your hard work, love and passion for what you do. You live up to the challenges that come your way in life. I salute such a man. Positive thoughts from the mountains of Utah in the US.
My father owned a 323i. I grow up in this car. Every 1000km we noticed where we are with it. When he came home in the evening I heard the motor from far away. When he sold it for a E30 325i I was in tears. A wunderful car.
@@benaarsify why would you use some inferior over sized ohc engine when you can use the far superior LS/LT based engine for a 3 series?? Let me guess... MuH pUsHrOdS !!
That car comes from my land, Valencia. I hope you enjoy it and we will be attentive to the restoration. Whenever you want, you are invited to Valencia to taste a good paella.
Yeah!!! i love to work on e21´s! the sound of the engine is amazing! If you want i can send you a pdf with old service manuals for the e21 cheers from Argentina!
What a treasure. Watch out though, the e21 has a nasty reputation for 'snap-oversteer', particularly in the wet. My understanding is that the e30, a car I know _very_ well, was a significant improvement. I had to respect the e30, but didn't have to fear it when testing the limits. All BMWs had 'semi-trailing arm' (STA) rear suspensions back then, a system which came with a fair amount of toe and camber change throughout its range of motion. That was OK on the tall, skinny, flexible, and low grip tires of the day. The 5- and 7-series cars got additional rear toe-control links (often referred to as 'dog bones') in the early '80s, and those cars handled very well indeed. The e21 and e30 3-series cars never did get the toe-control links. The e36 went straight to a far more sophisticated (but less lively) multi-link (ML) rear suspension, and it is a completely different animal. The 'Compact' Ti and the Z3 variants had e36 front suspension ( _very_ similar to the e30), combined with the e30 STA rear suspension. It was easy to get 'rotation' with the STAs, which is terrific fun if you know how to use it and control it. The ML setup was comparatively unflappable, with no quirkiness or any 'bad habits'.
@@GameerTurtle e31 were already in a somewhat high price range in the last few years and you could still see them escalate even more in real time while his videos were going viral. It’s crazy !
*notification that another M539 Restorations video is uploaded* Sreten: Cooooooming up! Me: *brings snacks and beverage to enjoy best minutes of my day* As always, excellent video, just keep going and keep it OEM ;). Cheers from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Me too! When all other cars of that period had exposed metal dash and doors, these had the advanced wrap around dash all padded and sculptured. The ergonomics were superb considering it came out in the 70's. I went on to buy one as soon as I was able and it was the same colour as the one in this video, a 323i 4 speed manual without the dogleg gearbox.
I owned a 320i 1981 in the same exterior color, so this color was offered for at least two years 1980 & 1981. Mine had dark brown glass and also a dark brown color theme for the interior. Had that car for a few years and have always regretted selling it, they were well built cars. Greatly appreciate your channel.
The remote idea of restoring an E21 323i made me look for specific YT content. This made me hook up with Sreten. Now this. I am as happy as one can be. Thank you for choosing your way Sreten, well done!
Wow, the Dodge is awesome. It is the kind where the engine sits between the front seats under a wide cover. A guy I know had one with a Hemi V8, and it could do wheelies. He used to show it off at the race tracks. The coolest thing about this old Dodge is that since the front is flat, and you sit close to it, you feel like you are going faster than you really are. That is a good thing, because, unless they have a V8, the are not fast.
I have a soft spot for this car in my heart, growing up in Lebanon this car was (and still to this day) very popular esp for speed lovers, you can still see them occasionally on the roads, feeling nostalgic when I see one, thanks for saving this one.
Man, I fell off the chair when I saw the gearbox... do you know how RARE the 5-speed option was on the E21? Check it out, there can't be more than a handful of these still around! The fabulous "dogleg" 5-speed 'box is reason enough to give this beauty a full restoration!
Rare? I had a 1981 example (323i in Henna Red) for years. Had it reupholstered in leather....E21s never had leather seats offered as an option. So mine was unique, loved that car. Fun car to own. Mine rusted in exactly the same place , oh and the boot floor. I had to fit a new boot seal. Mine also had the headlight wash wipe option.
My roommate had one of these when we lived in “West Germany” back in the late 1980s. What was weird is, it was a 1978 and he had it in 1988..seemed like an old car then.....but now, we would not consider a 2011 BMW an “old” car. Lots of Air Force guys had these cars then..I remember them well. Good stuff.
Awesome shark-nose coupe, great body -rust free, beautiful color with some good work this car will definitely turn heads, at every car meet specially since today are pretty rare on streets.. this rebuild journey is going to be Epic.. ;0)
Massive respect to the delivery driver, delivering his best times, being woken up and helping to push before carrying on with his day, incredible. Top tap for top tip to him too @M539 Restorations, you're the best.
I'm super excited for the project! I even became a patreon for the first time in my life because I love your quality and your content so much 😀. Best TH-cam channel I've ever came across. Been here almost from the beginning.
YES! YES! YES! M539 YOU ARE LEGEND!!!!!!!!! This was my the first car I ever bought - absolutely in love with these old e21's!! you just upped your level from LEGEND TO LEGENDARY!!! Can't wait for this series!
The 1984 323i was my first BMW that I bought brand-new. Euro delivered in Zurich and broke it in on my way to visit my elderly mom in Finland. I had a Helsinki BMW dealer perform the first service and I couldn't wait to open up the throttle on the autobahn...smiled all the way while cruising flat-out at 125 mph for 45 minutes. Mine had all the sport options (steering wheel, seats, rear spoiler) plus dealer installed 15" BBS wheels...awesome car! Prost!
My favourite BMW, and I love BMWs. My Dad had an E21 when I was growing up, I spent many many hours in the back on long journeys. Absolutely love them, I'm going to watch this with great interest!
I have so many memories aboard this wonderful car that I bought second hand in 1997 in mouse gray color in Toulouse, and which was unfortunately stolen and destroyed a few months later ... I dream of driving one. again someday! Thank you for saving these mythical cars from destruction! Respect and good job Bro!
This car came out when I was a freshman in college. At the time I was driving my first car which was a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco. Colibrí green metallic. I loved German cars then and I still do. I currently have three BMWs. One of which is a 2009 E 90 which I now do fixes on because I got inspired by this channel.
Svaki auto-entuzijast voli gledati i raditi na dobrom projektu a ovo je definitivno jedan od tih. Želim ti puno strpljenja sa ovim projektom i da što više objavljuješ ima nas dosta koji uživamo gledati ovakav sadržaj. Pozdrav iz 🇧🇦
This my friend is going to be the wicked and coolest build ever on the Internet. Absolute brilliance in those days BMW. The 323i and then the mid eighties 325i . My favourite one ever. I'm going to be glued to this.
Kind of a nice birthday present for me lol this video. My dads first car was a e21 323i as well, which is going through restoration at the moment as well. Have fun with it!
I just loved this video , im 67 and in 1983 i owned a 320 Graphite grey left hand drive one with alloys and 6 smooth cylinders..brings back great memories , can't wait for the rest of the vids .
Welcome to the Classic BMW scene. This comment is one more to congratulate your passion for cars, thee BMWs. And because i am a classic car fan, having owned 2 BMW 2002s and a E12 525, it is with immense pleasure to watch you working on an E21! P.S. Glad you are keeping it! Decision well taken.
I'm really excited for this one! Back in the early '90s, I bought a 1977 320i. I live in Arizona, so the car had zero rust on it. I fixed it up and painted it ruby red and it looked like you could dive into it and go swimming! I was a blast to drive. I like the Euro spec bumpers better than the ones that are on the North American cars like mine, though.
I had a E21 six 320 carb model. It was over 20yrs old and in great nick, I bought it for £300.00 and used it for 6 months whilst on a long holiday in Europe from Oz. Drove it all over, France, Spain etc. The engine just purred along, I loved it.
This is bringing back sweet memories. I used to own one of these. Actually that's when BMW did infect me with it's dna. Once BMW, always BMW. Even if it drains your wallet completely ... Thank you Sreten for bringing such plesant feelings watching your videos!
You personally with the passion that you put in your projects brings true value here. I think people would love to see others car brands also and this is a is the ticket to be great!
I can't wait to see what car you bring from Sweden, though I'm mostly excited to see what part of Sweden it's from because I can guarantee everyone reading this that it won't be nearly as sexy-sounding as your other projects... Coooming up: Project tRolLHäTtAN
I was excited to see you begin an E21 project. I bought mine new in 1979, a 320i which was my daily driver up here in Maine. I owned an insurance agency business and traveled throughout this large state year round in those days to see clients. In winter I fitted steel wheels with studded tires: absolutely necessary in that car in deep winter. In two and a half years I put over 100,000 miles on that car and loved it a lot. It was expensive as I made sure the dealer's service department was VERY thorough as I did not want the car to fail somewhere a hundred miles from the nearest stop light in the middle of the night. The car could have been used for years, but the first signs of body rust were appearing and because I also insured the Audi dealer, I bought a new (1982) Audi Coupe (NOT Quattro) which proved to be a terrible car for driving around this rural state with it's rough and uneven road surfaces. The E21 was resold to someone who lived in the central part of the state and I saw the car about three years later. At that point the rust had developed so that virtually all panel lines appeared outlined in red from the rust. That was my last BMW that I loved. I replaced the Audi Coupe with a new 1983 BMW 318i and that proved to be the worst car that I have ever owned, with transmission synchros that BMW never did get repaired and a totally unreliable cylinder head design that apparently pushed fuel over the exhaust valve. With the gasoline available here, the head was forever developing carbon and the head AND transmission in my car were both rebuilt twice by BMW under warranty before 60,000 miles. Good luck with the 323i as back in the day one of those was something that I was really hungry for although here in the US it was never available.
When you are accustomed to working on modern BMWs and you have a classic E21, it is nice to see that you are also working on a classic BMW since you are a BMW mechanic technician, thank you for saving a classic BMW which shows you can work on any type of BMW,👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍
Fantastic!!! Another video from Sreten! The next 41 minutes and 34 seconds are going to be *AWESOME*, I just know it! Salutations from halfway across the globe and along the Equator (Kenya).
I find all of your projects very exiting, but this one is the most exiting for me. And that is because this is the car that learned me to drive properly and fast. I was 19, and not many people could afford a car like that. But one of my friend's dad did, and sometimes, my friend and I, "borrowed" it and drew it. We got caught one day, and we were afraid of the consequences. But he, luckily for us, was a greater man than us, and said: "I will let each of you drive me downtown and back. If I am satisfied with your driving I will let you borrow the car "legally" this time. If not, I will make your lives a living hell!" We were undescribable happy to find out that we passed the test and from that day on, we were try guys passionate about cars, and continued to be friends. This car was a pretty fast car at the time (it kind of still is today) and if you were to have fun driving it, you had to learn how a fast car should be driven. I really hope that you will succeed in fully restoring this car. I know you have the passion, and you are just the right guy for the job, and I hope that you will also have the necessary means to be able to carry out the project. Good luck to you, and my best regards 🙋♂️😎🚘
I'm really pleased to see the proper restoration of an e21 !!! You probably have an lsd on it, in most of the time buyers who wanted a sporty package used to take these two options together. And the 5 speed dogleg is super rare option!
@@ryanparis5330 Yes that's correct, I 'had' a 1978 model with the shorter front valance, and the thicker 323i badge mounted on a backing plate on the boot lid and slider air controls instead of rotary controls, analogue clock as opposed to the in-binnacle LED and if I remember rightly a small stubby lever to adjust the seats back and forth!
I lost it when touching the sunshade yielded a sound similar to the one you get when you squeeze a potato chip bag. LMAO She really was a thing of glory, hope you'll make a nice restauration!
Great. My first car was a one-owner E21 323i. Blue-Metallic with BBS- Front- and Rear-Spoiler and the same Rims. My was a Chrome-Mirror model. I'm so happy to see this car at your Chanel.
Ooooooh my DAYS! Could I BE any more excited?! Beemers ✅ Being Restored ✅ Old Beemers ✅ Old Beemers Being Restored ✅✅✅ 😍 I haven’t even watched it yet and I just *know* this is going to be my fave of all the series you’ve done! 😍 Both the E21 and E28 adorn the walls of my studio, someday one of them might adorn the driveway too! Thanks for rescuing this beaut! 😎👍
Beste Entscheidung deinen FullTime Job hinzuschmeißen und das zu tun worauf du gerade zu 100% Bock hast. Du machst das echt gut und verglichen mit den Uploads vom Anfang dieses Channels (Fan since Projekt Dubai
Amazing that it is rusty at the window trim but zero at the bottom! I love these old cars. This was the look i appreciate the most, but i like E30 and E34 too.
Extraordinary! the best specialist in restoration of Bmw. It puts humor and a lot of dedication, congratulations from Buenos Aires, I always look forward to the weekly videos. My congratulations, big hug !!!
I had the identical car when i was 20yrs old (now 55) it was a right hand drive & mine had front & rear BBS bodykit & rear rubber boot spoiler, i loved that car so much.
I own two e21, both have similar issues regarding rust. So I'm really excited to see this one fixed, maybe I learn a thing or two. Also a functioning hazard switch is rare in these models.
I have the Haynes workshop manual for mine and it's quite comprehensive so I recommend it :) Getting motivated to get going on my own barn find e21 now.. It's only 6 years from getting tüv-exempt here in Sweden, looking forward to learning from you on the way!
Its because he is authentic. You can share the enthusiasm. Even the commercial plugs aren't painful and seem authentic too. Perhaps because they lack the common US overkill, honestly not trying to be offensive. Like when you watch a movie that isn't typically Hollywood, can be so refreshing
That's a proper BMW. The ultimate driving machine one. Even more excited with this one... Don't change the color code, exhaust, BBS wheels. Keep it 100% original. I like the steering wheel, take your time. Let it grow on you :-)
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The only TH-cam channel where a 42 minute video isn’t long enough
Yes, I´m Mercedes and Harley Lover - but our company "forced" us to drive BMW as business cars. I also love the chanel and I´m really impressed how much he can do with how much love and passion! Thumbs Up!!!!
@@MultiMaitre By BMW what do they give you like F20's or something different
I wanted more.
Exactly 💘🤣
Readind this comment now, I just realised its 40 minutes. I swear to god I thought it was 20 at most! Cool video, cool channel and a really beautiful car
This is actually the first channel I've considered buying merch for
Thanks!!
Same dude I've been on youtube since 2006 and I've never bought merch or did Patreon until this channel!
ordered a cup it was cool
Do it. Totally worth it
One of two channels that I'm patreon of
This is like waiting for a new episode of the Clarkson Top Gear back in the day. One of the best channels on TH-cam.
Highest praise one can get! Thank you!
I watched Top Gear before the three amigos. I watched Top Gear with them. I watch it now after them. M539 es More entertaining. No, you can't change my mind.
@@M539Restorations When are you getting your hands on an S54? Seriously this channel is one of my most anticipated videos every time. I love BMW and I learn so much and it’s hilarious. “Ahh go away, you’re not a BMW technician.” Hahahaha
So true. Love the engagement and the way he feels for the cars...
As a truck driver myself, thank you for letting the man sleep. Even tho you talking around the e21 is probably what woke him up haha
I hope you get 1M+ subs and all the money you need to develop this channel further. It deserves way more attention.
Thank you!
Agree
I cant wait to keep watching this channel until im as old as the cars and even older 😅😁
@@M539Restorations You have warmed my car soul with your Great Taste + Class Act!
He so totally deserves 1million subs considering the quality of the videos and Sretens humor and awsome knowledge! 👍😊👍
when the key for the ignition worked i literally felt happy lol
This going to need a lot of carbon fibre towels to clean I see.
Just think of how an F1 race in the rain will see the cars' chassis absorb the rain water and bloat as they go along. Until the carbon fibre loses its firmness and they slide off the track.
It says you commented 1 day ago, but the video is 9 hours old lol
@@epaminontas6972 Join Patreon.
@@think-forge ohhhh I see
@@alexveldhuis6004 - I see you're not aware of the inside joke. M539 jokingly refers to the micro fibre towels as carbon fibre towels. ; )
This is, hands down, the best car channel in all of TH-cam. The amount of work you put in those videos is astonishing! It's a pleasure to watch such a through job being executed on old "turds"! Also, respect for keeping everything OEM and not going to town on the modifications. These cars deserve to be kept as clean as when they left the factory. Greetings from Bulgaria!
100% agreed
Gotta change those rims though!!
@@blockpartyvintage1568 Well, I think they're perfect, but hey, to each their own!
@@blockpartyvintage1568 Naah such rims are quite hard to find in such good shape might be also pricey..
Just wash, clean them (maybe re-paint them put a fresh set of valves and new tires and good to another century ! ;0)
A fellow bulgarian I see :)
My uncle got me into cars and this is the very first BMW 3 series he had, but it was a 320. I loved it. Peppy engine, manual, built like a tank and felt like the ultimate driving machine, from the passenger seat at least... He later had a 528, 733 and a fabulous manual red 535i which I had the chance to drive. He's the best uncle anyone could have. I was just 18 when he threw me the keys for his 733 and told me to get some cigarettes for him. He must've already have cigarettes but he knew I loved his car. Imagine, 18 and driving around in a new 733 with my brother. Let's say I took the long way home... I could go on talking about him but I dont want to bore you... GOAT uncle. Love u Andre.
Shitt, not boring me. Please, continue :)
W mans
I'm 51, and when i was young dreamed of this car. Go ahead!! , car worth it
Your channel is addicting because of your hard work, love and passion for what you do. You live up to the challenges that come your way in life. I salute such a man. Positive thoughts from the mountains of Utah in the US.
Cheers! Thank you!
My father owned a 323i. I grow up in this car. Every 1000km we noticed where we are with it. When he came home in the evening I heard the motor from far away. When he sold it for a E30 325i I was in tears. A wunderful car.
My sister and her husband had a 323i Alpina. Then a kid came by, they sold it for an 4 door E30 316i. I'm still looking for this car, 23 years later.
42 minutes of goodness.. This little 3 series is gonna be a pocket rocket..
#SleeperAlert 😎
imagine having one of these in non-OEM spec with engine swap V8 in it from his E39 M5. probably won't fit but just imagine.
I read that tag as SleeperAgent haha
@@Charlemagne89 haha Charles 👍
@@benaarsify why would you use some inferior over sized ohc engine when you can use the far superior LS/LT based engine for a 3 series?? Let me guess... MuH pUsHrOdS !!
@@derekchauvinisahero2010 to keep it reasonably classic i guess.
Best restoration channel on YT. You can tell when Sreten is really excited about a car - he forgets to be sarcastic 🤣
Me: Time to go to bed, it's midnight
TH-cam: M539 Restos has a new 42-minute video
Me: Aw fuk
I feel you
Yeah, same here 🤣🤣🤣
Yep Same in netherlands keep up the good work 👍
Same here 😃
Yes. Exactly.
That car comes from my land, Valencia. I hope you enjoy it and we will be attentive to the restoration. Whenever you want, you are invited to Valencia to taste a good paella.
y cocaína!
@@comeberza también....jajajaja
@@gabrieldelolmomartinez240 Been to Valencia in 2018, beautiful city! Was looking at 2 E39 M5's but didn't work out.
Spain poweeer
@@M539Restorations if you ever look at E34 m20b20 original car, no rust 120K km tell me 😂
Yeah!!! i love to work on e21´s! the sound of the engine is amazing!
If you want i can send you a pdf with old service manuals for the e21
cheers from Argentina!
Yes, please! Email is in the description and thank you!
@@M539Restorations Check your email and have fun!!
I'm Charles and this is my favorite YT channel on the Citadel!
Thank you, Charles!
I'm with Charles 100%!
Yes
Did not expect to see Mass Effect reference here.
@@Levent_Ergun This one brought memories.
I want an old BMW like this one so bad for a tasteful restomod/oem+ build.
A light and small-ish RWD car like this must feel amazing on the road.
What a treasure. Watch out though, the e21 has a nasty reputation for 'snap-oversteer', particularly in the wet. My understanding is that the e30, a car I know _very_ well, was a significant improvement. I had to respect the e30, but didn't have to fear it when testing the limits. All BMWs had 'semi-trailing arm' (STA) rear suspensions back then, a system which came with a fair amount of toe and camber change throughout its range of motion. That was OK on the tall, skinny, flexible, and low grip tires of the day. The 5- and 7-series cars got additional rear toe-control links (often referred to as 'dog bones') in the early '80s, and those cars handled very well indeed.
The e21 and e30 3-series cars never did get the toe-control links. The e36 went straight to a far more sophisticated (but less lively) multi-link (ML) rear suspension, and it is a completely different animal. The 'Compact' Ti and the Z3 variants had e36 front suspension ( _very_ similar to the e30), combined with the e30 STA rear suspension. It was easy to get 'rotation' with the STAs, which is terrific fun if you know how to use it and control it. The ML setup was comparatively unflappable, with no quirkiness or any 'bad habits'.
Prices of e21’s in Germany after this video: *stonks*
Already crazy
@@GameerTurtle e31 were already in a somewhat high price range in the last few years and you could still see them escalate even more in real time while his videos were going viral. It’s crazy !
*notification that another M539 Restorations video is uploaded*
Sreten: Cooooooming up!
Me: *brings snacks and beverage to enjoy best minutes of my day*
As always, excellent video, just keep going and keep it OEM ;).
Cheers from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ooooo imenjace kako je sta kazes zove se sreten iz cijih je kuca
Poz iz makedonije cheers from Macedonia 🇲🇰
This is the car that made me love BMW when I was about 14.
Me too! When all other cars of that period had exposed metal dash and doors, these had the advanced wrap around dash all padded and sculptured. The ergonomics were superb considering it came out in the 70's. I went on to buy one as soon as I was able and it was the same colour as the one in this video, a 323i 4 speed manual without the dogleg gearbox.
The first fast car I drove a Alpina C1
Fast is all relative 😎
The E21 was my first BMW. My BMW was white and had a green interior.
Me too!
@@beatmeierbm 'Fast', with a smile on your face....feels faster!
I owned a 320i 1981 in the same exterior color, so this color was offered for at least two years 1980 & 1981. Mine had dark brown glass and also a dark brown color theme for the interior. Had that car for a few years and have always regretted selling it, they were well built cars. Greatly appreciate your channel.
👍
Great car
this reminds me of my 1977 320i that i purchased as a fixer upper back in the 80's. loved that car. wish i had it today.
The remote idea of restoring an E21 323i made me look for specific YT content. This made me hook up with Sreten. Now this. I am as happy as one can be. Thank you for choosing your way Sreten, well done!
Nice 👍 What a lovely green ‘Nissan’ you’ve found.
This channel only gets better and better, no boring staff, I love you my friend.
Wow, the Dodge is awesome. It is the kind where the engine sits between the front seats under a wide cover. A guy I know had one with a Hemi V8, and it could do wheelies. He used to show it off at the race tracks. The coolest thing about this old Dodge is that since the front is flat, and you sit close to it, you feel like you are going faster than you really are. That is a good thing, because, unless they have a V8, the are not fast.
Drive Tribe need to interview this guy.. they need to throw an enormous light on him and show the world just how good he is..
I don’t know how it works, but when I see news from this person - I always smile and know that I will get quality content.
I have a soft spot for this car in my heart, growing up in Lebanon this car was (and still to this day) very popular esp for speed lovers, you can still see them occasionally on the roads, feeling nostalgic when I see one, thanks for saving this one.
Yes, and E34.
Holy, that merc truck with the bmw on the back looks so damn amazing
Indeed!
@@M539Restorations I wish that nifty doorcard fix worked as well on my e34! Hope to see a e34 on the channel eventually
Man, I fell off the chair when I saw the gearbox... do you know how RARE the 5-speed option was on the E21? Check it out, there can't be more than a handful of these still around! The fabulous "dogleg" 5-speed 'box is reason enough to give this beauty a full restoration!
those dogleg boxes are worth several thousand dollars :)
What other options came with the car? Why is this particular dig leg so rare and sought after? I'm sure I'm not the only one curious .
@@andrewyear81 ALL bmw dogleg transmissions are worth a ton of money.
Rare? I had a 1981 example (323i in Henna Red) for years. Had it reupholstered in leather....E21s never had leather seats offered as an option. So mine was unique, loved that car. Fun car to own. Mine rusted in exactly the same place , oh and the boot floor. I had to fit a new boot seal. Mine also had the headlight wash wipe option.
In Europe they were the norm
My roommate had one of these when we lived in “West Germany” back in the late 1980s. What was weird is, it was a 1978 and he had it in 1988..seemed like an old car then.....but now, we would not consider a 2011 BMW an “old” car. Lots of Air Force guys had these cars then..I remember them well. Good stuff.
Good luck restoring this gem! Nice to see something new here, not just V12s ;)
My parents had a 1980 BMW 318i in the same olive green when I was a kid. I grew up driving it. You brought so many memories back :)
Sreten: Are you excited?
me : Hell yeah !!!
Awesome shark-nose coupe, great body -rust free, beautiful color with some good work this car will definitely turn heads,
at every car meet specially since today are pretty rare on streets.. this rebuild journey is going to be Epic.. ;0)
Sreten, you are undoubtedly the BEST BMW enthusiast out there, PERIOD!
Massive respect to the delivery driver, delivering his best times, being woken up and helping to push before carrying on with his day, incredible. Top tap for top tip to him too @M539 Restorations, you're the best.
The eclectic mix of American cars that end up in your area is fascinating.
That's typical for Frankfurt. That's where the US air force base was located since the 40s 😉
This is time-travel for BMW fans…thank you for your passion! I hope the Sweden car is an e28 M5…
Or the e34 m5 3.8 🤞
A 2004 BMW x3
But make it a Touring :D
this is one of the few channels where i first like the video then i watch
Really look FWD to this revival of a true classic, and couldn't think of anyone more qualified for the job, good luck!!
Where the glory of the 3 series ignited. Best desicion you made to make it your own BMW legend. Wish you all best with this beauty...
Ah, receiving the notification on a new video from this channel is something else ! 👌
Greetings from Croatia 👋
Stumbled across this channel couple weeks ago and haven’t stopped watching it since and subscribed right away!
Cheers!
ok im jealous . ok ja im super happy for you . now please begin to restore this legend
Good to see something “old “ in the Chanel a proper BMW , Cheers you will enjoy this one !
Really excited about this project. As a kid visiting Stuttgart every summer, I’d see them all over the place in the 80’s.
I'm super excited for the project! I even became a patreon for the first time in my life because I love your quality and your content so much 😀. Best TH-cam channel I've ever came across. Been here almost from the beginning.
Thank you, Dennis!
Yesterday: Car Trek/Tavarish
Today: Sreten/M539Restorations
Best 2 days in the row ❤️
Also ratarossa uploaded a new video. Try it!
YES! YES! YES! M539 YOU ARE LEGEND!!!!!!!!! This was my the first car I ever bought - absolutely in love with these old e21's!! you just upped your level from LEGEND TO LEGENDARY!!! Can't wait for this series!
Totally agree, was my first BMW too in exactly the same colour, a 323i but 4 speed manual. I adore the shape of these E21's.
The 1984 323i was my first BMW that I bought brand-new. Euro delivered in Zurich and broke it in on my way to visit my elderly mom in Finland. I had a Helsinki BMW dealer perform the first service and I couldn't wait to open up the throttle on the autobahn...smiled all the way while cruising flat-out at 125 mph for 45 minutes. Mine had all the sport options (steering wheel, seats, rear spoiler) plus dealer installed 15" BBS wheels...awesome car! Prost!
My favourite BMW, and I love BMWs. My Dad had an E21 when I was growing up, I spent many many hours in the back on long journeys. Absolutely love them, I'm going to watch this with great interest!
What a fantastic car! Good luck restoring this one. This channel never fails to pick up everyone's mood during the week
Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I love the 323i. Such an amazing looking Piece of History. Can´t wait for more Content!
I have so many memories aboard this wonderful car that I bought second hand in 1997 in mouse gray color in Toulouse, and which was unfortunately stolen and destroyed a few months later ... I dream of driving one. again someday! Thank you for saving these mythical cars from destruction! Respect and good job Bro!
This car came out when I was a freshman in college. At the time I was driving my first car which was a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco. Colibrí green metallic. I loved German cars then and I still do. I currently have three BMWs. One of which is a 2009 E 90 which I now do fixes on because I got inspired by this channel.
Svaki auto-entuzijast voli gledati i raditi na dobrom projektu a ovo je definitivno jedan od tih.
Želim ti puno strpljenja sa ovim projektom i da što više objavljuješ ima nas dosta koji uživamo gledati ovakav sadržaj.
Pozdrav iz 🇧🇦
This my friend is going to be the wicked and coolest build ever on the Internet. Absolute brilliance in those days BMW. The 323i and then the mid eighties 325i . My favourite one ever. I'm going to be glued to this.
It'll be nice to see his meticulous method applied to this one for sure.
Kind of a nice birthday present for me lol this video.
My dads first car was a e21 323i as well, which is going through restoration at the moment as well.
Have fun with it!
I saw Nissan on the tarp and was a bit bothered. Thank goodness you did not fall away from our beloved BMWs. Excited to see how this one works out.
I just loved this video , im 67 and in 1983 i owned a 320 Graphite grey left hand drive one with alloys and 6 smooth cylinders..brings back great memories , can't wait for the rest of the vids .
Welcome to the Classic BMW scene. This comment is one more to congratulate your passion for cars, thee BMWs. And because i am a classic car fan, having owned 2 BMW 2002s and a E12 525, it is with immense pleasure to watch you working on an E21! P.S. Glad you are keeping it! Decision well taken.
I'm really excited for this one! Back in the early '90s, I bought a 1977 320i. I live in Arizona, so the car had zero rust on it. I fixed it up and painted it ruby red and it looked like you could dive into it and go swimming! I was a blast to drive. I like the Euro spec bumpers better than the ones that are on the North American cars like mine, though.
Your channel motivates so much to work on cars by myself. Full support to you and keep up these thrilling projects!
I had a E21 six 320 carb model. It was over 20yrs old and in great nick, I bought it for £300.00 and used it for 6 months whilst on a long holiday in Europe from Oz. Drove it all over, France, Spain etc. The engine just purred along, I loved it.
This is bringing back sweet memories. I used to own one of these. Actually that's when BMW did infect me with it's dna.
Once BMW, always BMW. Even if it drains your wallet completely ...
Thank you Sreten for bringing such plesant feelings watching your videos!
You personally with the passion that you put in your projects brings true value here. I think people would love to see others car brands also and this is a is the ticket to be great!
I can't wait to see what car you bring from Sweden, though I'm mostly excited to see what part of Sweden it's from because I can guarantee everyone reading this that it won't be nearly as sexy-sounding as your other projects...
Coooming up: Project tRolLHäTtAN
😂 project Mahl-muuUH
E39 M5 just like his, from one of subscribers.
Cooooming up with Project Örnsköldvik
The good vibes i'm getting out of this channel, is just of the charts. You will become a legend sir.
I was excited to see you begin an E21 project. I bought mine new in 1979, a 320i which was my daily driver up here in Maine. I owned an insurance agency business and traveled throughout this large state year round in those days to see clients. In winter I fitted steel wheels with studded tires: absolutely necessary in that car in deep winter. In two and a half years I put over 100,000 miles on that car and loved it a lot. It was expensive as I made sure the dealer's service department was VERY thorough as I did not want the car to fail somewhere a hundred miles from the nearest stop light in the middle of the night. The car could have been used for years, but the first signs of body rust were appearing and because I also insured the Audi dealer, I bought a new (1982) Audi Coupe (NOT Quattro) which proved to be a terrible car for driving around this rural state with it's rough and uneven road surfaces. The E21 was resold to someone who lived in the central part of the state and I saw the car about three years later. At that point the rust had developed so that virtually all panel lines appeared outlined in red from the rust. That was my last BMW that I loved. I replaced the Audi Coupe with a new 1983 BMW 318i and that proved to be the worst car that I have ever owned, with transmission synchros that BMW never did get repaired and a totally unreliable cylinder head design that apparently pushed fuel over the exhaust valve. With the gasoline available here, the head was forever developing carbon and the head AND transmission in my car were both rebuilt twice by BMW under warranty before 60,000 miles. Good luck with the 323i as back in the day one of those was something that I was really hungry for although here in the US it was never available.
When you are accustomed to working on modern BMWs and you have a classic E21, it is nice to see that you are also working on a classic BMW since you are a BMW mechanic technician, thank you for saving a classic BMW which shows you can work on any type of BMW,👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍
Fantastic!!! Another video from Sreten! The next 41 minutes and 34 seconds are going to be *AWESOME*, I just know it! Salutations from halfway across the globe and along the Equator (Kenya).
I’m absolute excited, this new project will be fantastic to watch. 😀🙌
This is actualy a really great time capsule for its age
For sure. Just hope that the engine isn't stuffed. I can see Sreten making it a real gem.....
@@alexbrown1995 it will be One of those things that where it is it even makes the places seem pretier, that type of object
I find all of your projects very exiting, but this one is the most exiting for me. And that is because this is the car that learned me to drive properly and fast. I was 19, and not many people could afford a car like that. But one of my friend's dad did, and sometimes, my friend and I, "borrowed" it and drew it. We got caught one day, and we were afraid of the consequences. But he, luckily for us, was a greater man than us, and said: "I will let each of you drive me downtown and back. If I am satisfied with your driving I will let you borrow the car "legally" this time. If not, I will make your lives a living hell!" We were undescribable happy to find out that we passed the test and from that day on, we were try guys passionate about cars, and continued to be friends. This car was a pretty fast car at the time (it kind of still is today) and if you were to have fun driving it, you had to learn how a fast car should be driven.
I really hope that you will succeed in fully restoring this car.
I know you have the passion, and you are just the right guy for the job, and I hope that you will also have the necessary means to be able to carry out the project.
Good luck to you, and my best regards 🙋♂️😎🚘
Yes! Finally an oldie. E21’s are so rare in UK now, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 323 manual, always autos. Really looking forward to this resto!
I'm really pleased to see the proper restoration of an e21 !!! You probably have an lsd on it, in most of the time buyers who wanted a sporty package used to take these two options together. And the 5 speed dogleg is super rare option!
I think you're right. My 323i had the 4 speed manual, no power steering and chrome mirrors but had the same colour and patterned interior.
@@habsom1406 so you probably have a phase 1 model (chrome mirrors) made between 1975 to 1979
@@ryanparis5330 Yes that's correct, I 'had' a 1978 model with the shorter front valance, and the thicker 323i badge mounted on a backing plate on the boot lid and slider air controls instead of rotary controls, analogue clock as opposed to the in-binnacle LED and if I remember rightly a small stubby lever to adjust the seats back and forth!
@Hab Som, i have her sister 320/6 of 1978 in Polaris metallic
Happy you found such a nice example . Can't wait to see it run! Greetings from Greece.
I lost it when touching the sunshade yielded a sound similar to the one you get when you squeeze a potato chip bag. LMAO
She really was a thing of glory, hope you'll make a nice restauration!
Such a nice weekend for a new M539 video, don't leave us hanging!
Great. My first car was a one-owner E21 323i.
Blue-Metallic with BBS- Front- and Rear-Spoiler and the same Rims. My was a Chrome-Mirror model. I'm so happy to see this car at your Chanel.
I am very excited from that project! E21 is in my books the most beautiful 3-series. Congratulations from your purchase and greetings from Finland.
Ooooooh my DAYS! Could I BE any more excited?!
Beemers ✅ Being Restored ✅ Old Beemers ✅ Old Beemers Being Restored ✅✅✅ 😍
I haven’t even watched it yet and I just *know* this is going to be my fave of all the series you’ve done! 😍
Both the E21 and E28 adorn the walls of my studio, someday one of them might adorn the driveway too!
Thanks for rescuing this beaut! 😎👍
Beste Entscheidung deinen FullTime Job hinzuschmeißen und das zu tun worauf du gerade zu 100% Bock hast. Du machst das echt gut und verglichen mit den Uploads vom Anfang dieses Channels (Fan since Projekt Dubai
Love it. I had an e21 316 at Uni 20 years ago, and still miss it. I believe it was the same colour. Lovely cars.
Amazing that it is rusty at the window trim but zero at the bottom! I love these old cars. This was the look i appreciate the most, but i like E30 and E34 too.
Extraordinary! the best specialist in restoration of Bmw. It puts humor and a lot of dedication, congratulations from Buenos Aires, I always look forward to the weekly videos. My congratulations, big hug !!!
Ohh yess, what a classic this is, love the E21! Sreten is doing things right, nice Nissan!
would happily sit through a full 3/4 hour start to finish resto video if you ever did one haha
That might be an idea for @M539 - after completing the project, maybe create a video that combines all episode into a long film hehe.
I love Your videos. The E21 323I is the first BMW i ever drove back in 1999. Now i drive E39 540I
I had the identical car when i was 20yrs old (now 55) it was a right hand drive & mine had front & rear BBS bodykit & rear rubber boot spoiler, i loved that car so much.
I own two e21, both have similar issues regarding rust. So I'm really excited to see this one fixed, maybe I learn a thing or two. Also a functioning hazard switch is rare in these models.
Really I replaced the switch in mine with one from German & Swedish Car parts in Nth Acton. Mid eighties they had loads of them in the shop.
I have the Haynes workshop manual for mine and it's quite comprehensive so I recommend it :) Getting motivated to get going on my own barn find e21 now.. It's only 6 years from getting tüv-exempt here in Sweden, looking forward to learning from you on the way!
Yes, I am very excited for this new project and all of your other projects! Keep up the good work!!
Its because he is authentic. You can share the enthusiasm. Even the commercial plugs aren't painful and seem authentic too. Perhaps because they lack the common US overkill, honestly not trying to be offensive. Like when you watch a movie that isn't typically Hollywood, can be so refreshing
That's a proper BMW. The ultimate driving machine one.
Even more excited with this one...
Don't change the color code, exhaust, BBS wheels. Keep it 100% original.
I like the steering wheel, take your time. Let it grow on you :-)