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How long since this has been started? Here are some pointers from Dr. Siegal. https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/dont-cold-start-a-long-dead-car/ In your second photo, think the snorkel just came off the airbox and the ignition wires spread into the gap. I can't quite make out what'...

For this mystery, I am not sure what's going on here so maybe someone could shed some light. This is higher on the list but I am not there yet. I found it just sitting like this

First two mysteries(so far) 18D4C735-5DF2-4AD8-81D4-4183D3BEFCC8_1_105_c.jpeg It appears this has been rubbing some some time, the filter appears to be the correct size since the clasps closes properly and the box is mounted "properly". Once again, it's further down my list of priorities s...

FINALLY after 2 months of waiting for the paperwork to go through I got to bring the girl home. 67203692-4189-4550-9B8F-557F39326648_1_105_c.jpeg I am just getting into it, the tow truck driver was kind enough to let me give her a quick wash before it went into the garage. I created a small dust sto...

Here's an interesting write-up that you'll need to run through a translation site unless you read German. My 1981 has a standard VIN, but before '81 the 17-number VINs were non-standard as Jon wrote. http://www.e12.de/chronicle/detail/03a08012.htm Thanks! That was an interesting read, thank goodnes...

There will be a lot of things competing for your money, but because you got this car virtually for free you should buy an official blue service manual. They come up on eBay fairly often. I tried to limp along with the Haynes manual when I first bought my E12 and there's no comparison. The Chilton's...

It looks like it's in pretty decent shape to restore. I would focus on getting it running first before going too far with it. Nice find. Thank you! I am ready to get it home so I can dig into and see what needs to be done to hit the road. I will try to keep this updated with my progress, or at leas...

Hello FirstFivers, I have been searching all over for a clear answer/solution. I can only find 7 digits of my VIN, from what I’ve read the E12’s only have 7 digits? I was hoping to get the original build sheet but even the BMW dealership said they can’t help unless I have 17 characters...Is my purs...

Sunshine, When you go to register, expect to require police verification. 7-digit VINs just don't exist anymore. For me, I just called my state police precinct, and a while later, a couple police came and inspected my car. You probably already know this, but our VINs are stamped on the passenger-si...

Thanks for the response, I do have both plates fortunately. The pink slip or registration will be a challenge but there’s some paperwork in the trunk that I haven’t finished going through yet. I appreciate the tip!

Thank you Toddness, I’ll give that a try!

Hello FirstFivers, I have been searching all over for a clear answer/solution. I can only find 7 digits of my VIN, from what I’ve read the E12’s only have 7 digits? I was hoping to get the original build sheet but even the BMW dealership said they can’t help unless I have 17 characters...Is my pursu...

I need some mirrors! Also a shot of one of the wheels:

A few more trunk details:

Areas with rust:

The first photo is in the trunk