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I have always had a problem with cars. Usually they are rare. Usually they are well taken care of. They are always fast. They are always European (I have owned a few American trucks) and they always have my name written all over them. No wonder the cops love them as much as I do.

I have spent a lot of time tracking the progress on my bike projects but have not had the time to do so for the cars. I hope to get the time in the fall / winter of 25-26. Be patient with me!

Personal Collection

2020 BMW M2 (f87)

A car that was made for me at its inception, One day I walked into the dealership and there was the exact car I would have ordered if I had the time and the forethought to do so.

1993 BMW M5 (e34)

After selling all my bikes and cars, I was on a mission to get a few special cars, I started with the e34 M5 as it was the first purpose built super saloon and it is a hell of a car.

1988 BMW M3 (e30)

The e30M3 is such a unique ride that I just needed to have one.

1988 BMW M5 (e28)

I took my wife on our first date in an e28M5 and when I sold it she never let me live it down. When I had my third son, it had to be an e28.

Wife's Personal Collection

2022 BMW X7 M50 (fXX)

2015 Mercedes AMG e63s estate

1978 Jeep CJ7 Renegade

1973 Toyoto Corolla SR5

Previously owned cars

I have owned a lot and enjoyed many old rides. It's fun to keep track of them and to look back from time to time.

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-I have always had a problem with cars.  Usually they are rare.  Usually they are well taken care of.  They are always Fast.  They are always European (I have owned a few american trucks) and they always have my name written all over them.  No wonder the cops love them as much as I do.
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+<span style="color:#ff8c00">'''I have always had a problem with cars.'''</span>  Usually they are rare.  Usually they are well taken care of.  They are always fast.  They are always European (I have owned a few American trucks) and they always have my name written all over them.  No wonder the cops love them as much as I do.
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-== 1982 e24 635csi ==
-This is a very rare grey market import car that has lived it's life in California.  The body is amazing but the interior is gonzo.  Stay tuned to see what we do with her.
+I have spent a lot of time tracking the progress on my bike projects but have not had the time to do so for the cars.  I hope to get the time in the fall / winter of 25-26. Be patient with me!
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+== Personal Collection ==
-== 1988 e28 BMW M5 ==
+=== [[2020 BMW M2 (f87)]] ===
+[[File:IMG 2449.jpeg|150px|left| link=2020 BMW M2 (f87)]] A car that was made for me at its inception, One day I walked into the dealership and there was the exact car I would have ordered if I had the time and the forethought to do so.
-I was lucky enough to buy this machine from the original owner.  When I drove it away there were 92,000 Miles on the clock.  She need and still need quite a bit of work but it will happen.
-[[File:E28-RIghtBack.jpg|link=File:E28-RIghtBack.jpg|600px]]
-When I drove it away from the sadden fella I bought it from, I found that the stock suspension left something to be desired.  I promptly pulled the whole car apart. Replace the auto-leveling system with H&R Springs combined with Bilstien Shocks.  Lowering springs landed this machine right where I think it should be.  I also put camber plates in the front end to add camber to the front wheel.
-[[File:E28LeftBack.jpg|link=File:E28LeftBack.jpg|600px]]
-I also disliked the original 16" style 5 one piece wheels the car came with.  I hunted around and landed on a set of badly bent (unbenounced to me at the time of sale) very good looking style 5 17"s.
+=== [[1993 BMW M5 (e34)]] ===
+[[File:IMG 9402.jpeg|150px|left| link=1993 BMW M5 (e34)]] After selling all my bikes and cars, I was on a mission to get a few special cars, I started with the e34 M5 as it was the first purpose built super saloon and it is a hell of a car.
-[[File:IMG 0324m.jpg|link=File:IMG 0324m.jpg|600px]]
-I have since replace the DOT headlight and grills with Euro-Spec units.  Pictures to follow when I get the time.
-== 1929 Ford Model A Pickup ==
-A work in progress.  This is a 1929 Model A ford.  This machine has a Diamond Block, C crank, drilled for oil.  Isky cam, Dual Winfields and a cragar overhead valve head.  39 Floor shift an a whole lot more to come.
+=== [[1988 BMW M3 (e30)]] ===
+[[File:IMG 3917.jpeg|150px|left| link=1988 BMW M3 (e30)]] The e30M3 is such a unique ride that I just needed to have one.
-[[File:Notmuchtoit.jpg|link=File:Notmuchtoit.jpg|600px]]
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-[[File:ValveCover.jpg|link=File:ValveCover.jpg|600px]]
+=== [[1988 BMW M5 (e28)]] ===
+[[File:IMG 3384.jpeg|150px|left| link=1988 BMW M5 (e28)]] I took my wife on our first date in an e28M5 and when I sold it she never let me live it down. When I had my third son, it had to be an e28.
-Before I pulled it to bits:
-[[File:ModelAS.jpg|link=File:ModelAS.jpg|600px]]
-'''Past Machines:'''
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-== 2003 e39 BMW M5 ==
+== Wife's Personal Collection ==
-What a machine!  The e39 is by far my favorite BMW ever made (aside from the e28).  This car got me in so much trouble I had to sell it.  Dinan single mass flywheel made all the difference.  I will own another someday soon.
+=== 2022 BMW X7 M50 (fXX) ===
-Blacked out from head to toe:
+=== 2015 Mercedes AMG e63s estate ===
-[[File:LeftBack.jpg|link=File:LeftBack.jpg| 600px]]
+=== 1978 Jeep CJ7 Renegade ===
+=== 1973 Toyoto Corolla SR5 ===
-[[File:Rightside.jpg|link=File:Rightside.jpg| 600px]]
+== [[Previously owned cars]] ==
+[[File:StormTrooperSPG.jpg|150px|left| link=Previously owned cars]]  I have owned a lot and enjoyed many old rides.   It's fun to keep track of them and to look back from time to time.
-== 2003 e46 BMW M3 ==
-This was truly an unreal car.  The brakes, balance and steering were the most impressive things about it.  I was not a real fan of the 8K redlining motor but with the the agility I was never one to complain.
-[[File:M3M5.jpg|link=File:M3M5.jpg| 600px]]
-== 1999 e39 528is ==
-== 1999 Saab Viggen ==
-== 1988 Saab SPG Carlsson ==
-== 1986 Saab SPG ==
-== 1983 e21 BMW 323i ==
-== 1974 BMW 2002 ==