Okay, here's an interesting one.
Pulled through the local gas station/auto shop a few weeks ago for the routine gas and go. I glanced over into the bushes to see the sun reflecting off of a metallic window trim. Intrigued by the familiar curves, I further investigated to see a sorry E30 sitting in the middle of 6 foot high bushes like an idle garden fixture.
Having not noticed it before, I continue about my daily business thinking it was just stashed there as cars tend to move in and out of the body shop on a regular basis.
Fast forward to this past week, and I have found myself pulling over to the side of the road every time I pass to make sure its still there... I think she's calling to me. Over the past few weeks the brush has grown considerably and it's difficult to even tell there's a car sitting in there. However, I did some investigating today and dove into the weeds to check the status of said car. It looks she's a 1988 due to the tame diving boards, but I or E is still in the air as I couldn't navigate around the car (it's a jungle in there). Upholstery is solid while roof, hood, and bumpers have no surface rust from a quick look over. One issue is that the hood is popped, but not up. Thus, it looks like this E30 has the Gardener's Delight aftermarket setup, with brush growing up the engine bay and out over the windshield.
Here's the situation... I'm thinking about walking in, minimal cash in hand, and offering to pay a small price (if car is available) and to have it towed back to my house assuming she's in poor shape. Pictures will hopefully be provided tomorrow for your consideration.
For those of you who have found yourself in a similar situation: am I off my rocker or is there some potential in the ones that got away... into the weeds.
Pulled through the local gas station/auto shop a few weeks ago for the routine gas and go. I glanced over into the bushes to see the sun reflecting off of a metallic window trim. Intrigued by the familiar curves, I further investigated to see a sorry E30 sitting in the middle of 6 foot high bushes like an idle garden fixture.
Having not noticed it before, I continue about my daily business thinking it was just stashed there as cars tend to move in and out of the body shop on a regular basis.
Fast forward to this past week, and I have found myself pulling over to the side of the road every time I pass to make sure its still there... I think she's calling to me. Over the past few weeks the brush has grown considerably and it's difficult to even tell there's a car sitting in there. However, I did some investigating today and dove into the weeds to check the status of said car. It looks she's a 1988 due to the tame diving boards, but I or E is still in the air as I couldn't navigate around the car (it's a jungle in there). Upholstery is solid while roof, hood, and bumpers have no surface rust from a quick look over. One issue is that the hood is popped, but not up. Thus, it looks like this E30 has the Gardener's Delight aftermarket setup, with brush growing up the engine bay and out over the windshield.
Here's the situation... I'm thinking about walking in, minimal cash in hand, and offering to pay a small price (if car is available) and to have it towed back to my house assuming she's in poor shape. Pictures will hopefully be provided tomorrow for your consideration.
For those of you who have found yourself in a similar situation: am I off my rocker or is there some potential in the ones that got away... into the weeds.
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