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    Official M-Technic cabrio registry thread

    If you own a 1991 or 1992 M-Technic cabrio, feel free to register here!

    Please include your full name, location, vehicle production date, exterior/interior colors, specify if it was automatic or 5-speed when sold new, and the last seven of the VIN. Feel free to list some factory options and/or a neat fact about it.

    S770a cars:

    1. Austin Byrd, Portland, Oregon
    08/1991 AWII/LW 5-speed cabrio. EC05196
    Factory limited-slip car.
    One owner car (I'm the second), bought new at Rasmussen in Portland! Yard find in Lake Oswego, OR, where it had been sitting for many years. In the middle of a complete cosmetic restoration. Might get to see it again some day.

    2. Ben in CT
    07/1991, AWII/LW, 5-speed cabrio. EC05089
    Factory extended leather on the door panels only, as well as heated seats.
    Sold new in FL, then to MA in 2008 and then to CT. Previous family owned from 1993-2011.

    3. Dillon in NC
    07/1991, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio. EC27356
    Factory limited-slip car.

    4. "flyboyx" in TX
    04/1992, AWII/LW, 5-speed cabrio. EC06122
    Factory heated seats and limited-slip car.

    5. Darin Schnoor Portland, Oregon
    09/1991 AWII/LW, 5-speed converted cabrio.
    Factory limited-slip car. Now sporting an M30 turbo. Sold new in Florida.

    6. unknown in CA
    03/1992 AWII/LW, automatic cabrio
    Sent to the Stockton, CA PNP on 07/13/2015.

    7. "dude8383" in NYC
    04/1992, AWII/LW, 5-speed converted cabrio. EC29534
    Now with black leather interior.

    8. "e30topdown (Ken)"
    04/1992, DS/SCH, 5-speed cabrio. EC06148
    Originally imported to a Montreal dealership, and sat there. It was purchased from them by a lady in Richmond BC, through Autowest BMW.
    "Todd Black 88" was the third owner, Ken is now the fourth.

    9. unknown in PA.
    07/1991, AW/LW, automatic cabrio. EC27369
    Parted out sometime after 2010 after a collision.

    10. James "mr2peak" in SF, CA.
    04/1992, DS/SCH, 5-speed cabrio. EC06141
    Canadian car, that came well optioned with heated seats, heated door locks, heated windshield sprayers, etc.

    11. "spare" in Toronto, CA.
    04/1992, DS/SCH, automatic cabrio. EC29509
    Canadian car, originally sold in London, Ontario. Now resides in Toronto. The owner plans to perform a 5-speed conversion.

    12. "cat97628" in Bourbonnais, IL.
    04/1991, DS/SCH, automatic cabrio. EC26693
    Sold new in CA, but spent most of it's life in LV, NV. Purchased from the BMW CCA Sin City chapter president in 2007. Rarely driven!

    13. Bradley Jackson in Lynnwood, WA.
    08/1991, AWII/LW, 5-speed cabrio. EC05216
    Factory heated seat car.
    159k miles and a working air conditioning system!

    14. John Truong in Portland, OR.
    04/1991, AWII/LW, 5-speed converted cabrio. EC26657
    Owned since 2012. Now sporting a custom S54 turbo setup. Highly modified.

    15. "bboylxix" in Bay Area, CA.
    03/1992, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio. EC29333
    Factory limited-slip car.
    In the process of putting it right.

    16. Bailey Lanzilotta in Boston, MA.
    04/1992, AWII/LW, 5-speed cabrio. EC06093
    Long time, family owned since 1996. Optional hardtop, too!

    17. "ezrez" in Ontario, Canada. EC27432
    07/1991, AWII/LW, 5-speed converted cabrio.

    18. Dean Grover in Bend, OR. EC05091
    07/1991, AWII/LW, 5-speed cabrio.
    Replacement for beloved '74 tii. Fourth owner, sold back east, but well taken care of and no rust.

    19. Frank Porro in Miami, FL. EC27087
    06/1991, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio.
    Found on the island of Oahu, HI, and bringing it to Miami. Now sporting coilovers and ACS T1 wheels.

    20. Terry Mohr in Bellevue, WA. EC26367
    04/1991, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio.

    21. Kevin O'Brien in SF, CA. EC27398
    07/1991, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio.
    Now sold.

    22. Kevin O'Brien in SF, CA. EC29334
    03/1992, AWII/LW, 5-speed converted cabrio.

    23. "JimmyP" in NE PA
    XX/1991, AWII/MT, 5-speed cabrio.
    Interior redone in mtech cloth. Now sports an S14 conversion and E30 M3 5 lug suspension.

    24. Jason Price in Denham Springs, LA. EC27960
    09/1991, AWII/LW, automatic cabrio.
    Features a removable hardtop.


    S771a cars:

    1. "robrez" in CA
    05/1991, SS/SCH, 5-speed converted cabrio. EC26672
    Factory leather interior car (no M-Tech cloth).


    2. "Reelizmpro" in CA
    05/1991 MB/MT, 5-speed converted cabrio. EC26924
    Factory heated seat car. Now sporting a turbo. Sold new at Rusnak BMW.

    3. "Freude am Fahren" in CA
    05/1991, SS/SCH, 5-speed converted Cabrio. EC26825
    Factory leather interior car (no M-Tech cloth).

    4. “Cactusjacks1” in SO CA
    04/1991 BR/MT, 5-speed cabrio. EC04957
    Factory extended BK leather with Evo/M-tech cloth
    Third owner, Always a CA car, bought new at Beverly Hills BMW

    5. unknown eBay car in Fresno, CA.
    05/1991, BR/SCH, 5-speed cabrio. EC04978
    Found on eBay in December, 2015.

    6. unknown in Vancouver, WA.
    SS/SCH.
    Not much is known about this car. I have seen it around the PDX area for years, but the owner is nowhere to be found. It has been listed on CL on and off over the last two years. Sitting on Momo Quasars...

    Update: sold towards the end of 2017. Was on Craigslist after a pretty serious front end collision.

    7. "a70droptop" in TN.
    05/1991, SS/MT, 5-speed converted cabrio. EC26742.
    5-speed converted cabrio. Kevin Chinn upholstery kit with correct fabric, but the car originally had evo cloth. Leather wrapped dash. Low miles example.

    8. "Twisties" in TN. EC04969
    04/1991, SS/MT, 5-speed cabrio.
    Long time owner (mother's car), now sold to a long time CCA member.

    9. “white4head” in Southern California. EC26878
    05/1991 MB/MT, automatic cabrio. Factory heated front seats.
    Second owner since 1995. California car since new.
    Last edited by e30austin; 05-01-2018, 09:24 PM.
    '72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t


    #2
    I have a 770 code car.

    alpine white 2
    vin# ec06122
    factory manual transmission

    originally belonged to a member named Ryko from the west cost of florida. a couple guys from socal purchased this car in florida and were driving it back to cali when they broke the oil pan by hitting a pothole. i made an even trade for my 91 ix.

    here is my build thread:

    Last edited by flyboyx; 07-06-2015, 12:27 PM.
    sigpic
    Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

    88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
    92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
    88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
    88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
    87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
    12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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      #3
      I don't believe so. Someone should contact bmwmregistry and have one added.
      "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

      85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
      88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
      89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
      91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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        #4
        Perhaps I will tomorrow, but for now, we will fill out our own registry on here! List your name, vehicle, last seven digits of vin, interesting facts (if any) and location.

        Austin Byrd - Portland, Oregon
        08/1991 Alpinweis/Lotusweis S770a cabrio - EC05196
        Factory manual trans. One owner car, bought new at Rasmussen BMW in Portland. It's a rescue!
        '72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t

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          #5
          Is 770A white?


          '99 M3 - Estoril/M Cross
          '92 Mtech2 - Alpinweiss/Mtech Cloth
          '013 Taco DCSB 6spd
          '012 Golf TDi DD

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            #6
            770a is appearance package.
            Originally posted by codyep3
            I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
            2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
            1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
            1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
            2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
            2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
            2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
            2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
            2010 F650gs twin
            2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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              #7
              Official M-Technic cabrio registry thread - mods sticky plz

              Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View Post
              770a is appearance package.
              10-4


              Badgtho (Ben) from CT
              770A, 7/1991, AW2/Lotus. Factory 5 spd, last 7 of the VIN is EC05089
              The car has factory extended leather on the map pockets only (pretty odd.)
              Originally from Florida, the car made it to Mass in 2008 and then to CT when I purchased it. It was in the same family from 93-'11 when i found it. It was in need of much love by that point.

              Tastefully modded at this point.
              Last edited by Badgtho; 07-07-2015, 06:31 AM.


              '99 M3 - Estoril/M Cross
              '92 Mtech2 - Alpinweiss/Mtech Cloth
              '013 Taco DCSB 6spd
              '012 Golf TDi DD

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                #8
                Well, we got denied for being in the registry, but I did get a very nice and informative reply. I never knew the actual 770 production numbers, so that was nice to hear.

                "Hi Austin,

                We don't cover the M-Technic models on our site, but I have thoroughly researched them and I can tell you the following:

                First off, the only true M-Technic edition of the E30 325ic sold in America is the S771 version, as these include the M-Technic suspension, 15-inch alloy wheels and M-Technic cloth/leather interior. The S770 cars were known as the Appearance Package cars and are mechanically identical to the standard 325ic, so they are not true M-Technics. (There were a number of other M-Technic Edition or Motorsport Edition 325i convertibles sold in other worldwide markets, each with a slightly different paint and interior scheme.)

                BMW built 150 examples of the S771 cars (M-Technic), all between April and June of 1991, in a choice of Brilliant Red, Sterling Silver metallic or Macao Blue metallic. 110 were equipped with an automatic transmission, and the remaining 40 were manuals. None were delivered to Canada.

                BMW built 710 examples of the S770 cars (Appearance Package), available in either Alpine White or Diamond Black. Of these, 560 were automatics produced between April of 1991 and April of 1992 (so both model years). In addition, a further 150 manuals were produced, beginning in July of 1991 (making them all 1992 models).

                Of the 710 examples of the S770 Appearance Package cars, 19 manuals and 27 automatics were delivered to Canada.

                Unfortunately, I have no idea how many are still on the road."
                '72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t

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                  #9
                  Interesting.
                  That would mean my old appearence pack car was one of 19 manuals delivered to Canada. It was Black on Black, so probably one of less then 10.
                  Originally posted by codyep3
                  I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
                  2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
                  1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
                  1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
                  2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
                  2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
                  2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
                  2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
                  2010 F650gs twin
                  2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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                    #10
                    If he's using e30iC as a source, it's not entirely correct. They make it seem as if that was ALL of the cars produced but that's only a few months worth. They did not research all of the dates the cars were produced. There were more cars produced after those dates. I emailed them about that but instead of rewording the page, they inserted a disclaimer at the end. The true numbers were covered in another thread after someone found what appears to be literature that came with one of the cars. 150 - 771 M techs and 1170 - 770 appearance package (alpineweiss/schwarze) M techs. These numbers make more sense as there are a shit ton of alpineweiss appearance package cars out there.

                    Last edited by reelizmpro; 07-05-2015, 11:27 PM.
                    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

                    85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
                    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
                    89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
                    91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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                      #11
                      All of the information I found was 1170 appearance cars with 150 being Manual trans.


                      '99 M3 - Estoril/M Cross
                      '92 Mtech2 - Alpinweiss/Mtech Cloth
                      '013 Taco DCSB 6spd
                      '012 Golf TDi DD

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                        #12
                        I've got one of the manual appearance package cars.

                        Purchased from Chicago, it now resides in New Jersey, I think I'm at least the 4th or 5th owner.

                        Will update all the other info when I get back from vacation in a few weeks.

                        Matt

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                          #13
                          ^^ Was just about to post that sheet myself


                          1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                          1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                          1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                          1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                          1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                          1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                          1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                          1991
                          Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                          1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                          1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                            #14
                            Located in NC

                            770a, 7/91, AW2/Lotus, Automatic, VIN EC27356

                            Car needs cosmetic work. In the process of getting the entire interior reupholstered and then it's getting resprayed. Will post pics once the minor restoration is complete.
                            Instagram: @dillonmakar

                            Build thread HERE

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                              #15
                              Edit, double post
                              Instagram: @dillonmakar

                              Build thread HERE

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