Very cool walk-around video. I absolutely loved hearing your story and journey that you've had with your e21. All the work youve done to it, can feel the genuine love and passion you have for the car and its awesome
Omg I finally found you wow I remember I used to follow you on Instagram about 9 or 10years ago thats when I first saw your red e21 I became fan you made it look cool ive always had a dream to have a older bmw but give it a modern touch I came of social media but never forgot your car and now finally I found you again I have to say you have come a long way may god bless you and make everyday a new door off success and happiness
people would complain about crank handles in a modern BMW, but these were not the cheap handles found in domestic cars. so they were solid and good quality.
I’ve been working with BMWs for 25 years. I still love the older models. Used to have an e30 318is, then traded up for a 99 M coupe and now the newest car I’ve ever had for myself an 05 325 touring that I swapped from an auto awd to 5spd manual rwd. But my heart still lies with the BMWs from the 80s and 90s. Hopefully have another, one of these days.
Awesome car Becky, and your enthusiasm for it (and all the cars you show on your channel for that matter) is so uplifting to see. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and car enthusiasm in these great quality videos. I always look forwards to watching them. You're doing such a great job! 😀
Never seen a young lady talking about old car with do much enthusiasm. I'm a fan of bmw and we normally have this sort of conversation with my mates, mechanics etc....Nice video!!!! And beautiful car (shame not 6 cylinder)
hi becky great channel, I love your passion for the E21, it will remain a classic following in the shadow of the (slightly) more iconic 2002 Tti. Never heard of that reflector panel being called a "Heck blend" (?’ ) but hey, you learn something new! At 6:03 , the first gen bmw E34 had that as standard , and when BMW revised the E34 in ‘92, they removed it from the car. I remember by old boss telling me he liked that tail light extension/ reflector that he ordered it and had the dealer fit onto his new E34 540i.
Bring it on with getting up the E21 up to dream standard!! I think that it would be pretty cool if you swapped the six cylinder in, you can do the engine bay then. That's a beautiful E21 already, love the color! I think ATM there is so much content that you can do with this one :)
Becky, pls keep that E21 its only going up in value as time goes on. these cars in the next 10 to 15 yrs will fetch 120k easy in decent condition and my sure yours is better than decent condition.
Brings back memories, I had one in the metallic red ,in the 90s they drive very well ,the guy I sold it to abandoned it on the street till it got towed away by council 😢
Yep the classics definitely have a place, I have an e30, I was always torn between the 2.. Yours looks great, the heater problem.. me too, it’s just a thing we Gota do, around this age… Yours looks timeless, honestly, new carpets, heater fixed, preferably a six cyl with Webber carbs then it’s complete.. I’d be pretty happy with that build. It was a good watch, cheers! P.S yes I’m from the drift scene but I also love my classics!
Wow my dream bmw. My e34 is awesome but yours is...perfection. bought mine on ebay and had it shipped from PA to MN and i was not disappointed. Came a day early and the car is actually cleaner than the photos lead on. Love it. Ebay can be a good place to buy. Just gotta do a little research on the seller. That rear louver is so sweet. Nice find. That elevates that rear so much and so retro but in a tasteful way. Thats tight.
Gotta love an E21. Great story too. How common are the 16 valve engines from the E36 - 318is. That would be a good swap. If you stick with the OE unit I would go for ITB's with EFI and possibly a 'mild' camshaft. You would still get all the intake noise but with the reliability of EFI.
Love the story of your E21! She is family member and I bet she stays with you to end of times. Older cars are best because they feel something and they have soul❤ Cheers!💯🔥🍺🇫🇮
Absolutely beautiful lady. I'm 43 and remember people my parents age in executive jobs having cars like this in the 80s. The older you get you start looking round and the little details on older cars like the chrome it just doesn't exist anymore.
Nice 😎 Im currently doing an engine change in a bmw E36 I have taken the M42B18 engine out, and im building an M50B25 engine from scratch, and putting that in 😁
Have you got the full tool kit in the boot, they are always things that go missing, I had an e36 with the full tool kit and a working touch in the glove box, a very rare thing to find. That car like yours was so reliable, brought it on 66k and put another 100k on it and had hardly any issues with it, the most expensive bill was a new clutch at 300 quid which was so cheap. I had small issues like wiper motor and a window regular but pretty much a bulletproof car, plus it was a 6 pot so had that fantastic bmw sound.
Nice car. I had a 320/6 auto e21. Same colour, and I notice you've got the 6 cylinder front light setup 😊 I personally hate the fact suspension parts are not so available, so I completely understand your move to air ride.
Absolutely love the e21 , It sure deserves a pair of Solex 40 , I can assure you will be happy with it as I finally have in mine. Greetings from Co.Wexford.
An old school bmw has to be a 6 pot, that would be a great swap. So what if it’s only a 2.0L it will have that classic bmw engine note and with twin webbers will sound glorious.
I’d of picked the 2002 tii turbo if I was going to have a classic BMW but they are super rare and silly money but I do like your choice and it looks in fantastic condition.
1990 Essex - not long passed my test and a few lads have e12 323i and are powering round burning off the Capris/Escorts MK1/2 etc (Not always - don't beat me up) but i hadn't got the BMW bug yet - my Dad gets an e23 & series and I'm sold. My first car at 17 (I am 50 now) was an e23 728i auto - Vreg which seemed vast at the time but pretty damn quick. I progressed to the big engined luxo cars but 1991 I went for an auto e30 316 in Zinnobar Red that was £7k! - wish i got my hands on an e21 - yours is AWESOME Becky - never let it go! :-) x
@@BeckyEvans Hi Becky - just realised in my excitemet to reply I put 'e12' instead of e21at the start of my waffle! - I had a e12 M535i for a while (2000 - 2001 ish) - my love for it invades all my rambling/ranting!
For some reason I thought this was your dad's old car, this red one lol and then you restored it or something. Looks really nice though besides the carpets but not sure how easy that is to sort out or maybe you like the patina. Battery probably needs to be kept on trickle charge or keep it regularly driven or turned over so it charges from the alternator if the air ride is constantly taking power. Most of my dream classics are JDM and the prices have rocketed since I was looking at them back in like 2013/2014
My dad had the exact same car 316 it’s actually got a 1.8 engine. Did you know that It was navy blue with the single headlights I loved the way the bonnet opened the wrong way 😂 with the Beije interior, it was of its time
Ah amazing! When does the MOT season start for everyone? Love this! In what way are you working with eBay? Do you believe that modifying your classic car with air ride suspension and modern parts increases the value and how do you know it’s a she and not a he? As a single mum and years of interest in cars, have you undergone any qualifications? I love your video and can’t wait to hear back from you
Well impressed. I missed out on buying 2 different ones and now after seeing this video, it will definitely be 3rd time lucky!! So, does anyone know I can find one to buy? ( any condition)
@@BeckyEvans thanks, although if it is on Ebay, I will have compete with the world to buy it. I was hoping that one of your fans would say " I know where one is not driven for years!" Actually, I do know where one used to be. Will go back and see if they have changed their mind about selling it. A red one too..
I don’t think those wheels are oe fitment on g60 rallye or the normal g60,nice tastefully modded car though,by changing the seats though,do you lose that old bmw interior smell?
I bought E34 but yes this was my dream car as child as well. Very sad i didn't get one :( I always believed when i will grow up i will buy one :D who knows maybe in future when i will be rich. because this thing will be worth fortune.
Becky, get in touch, i might be able to help with engines and whatnot, i been all over the country round bmw car parts places, i went to a place the other day with loads of E28's and parts in the other day 😁
It will be such a shame the next coming years that we will be no longer to drive classic cars . Unless we fight against all this nonsense what is going on and this 2030 agenda.. anyway keep up the good work on this channel for me it's educational. 💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍
You bought one at 21, i "lost" mine at 21. We're the same age. She was olive green, 6 cylinder, with Recaro seats. The cylinder head cracked because my silly father never took care of her, but i was going to do a complete restoration. She was RARE where i live. I lost her one night because somebody called the municipality and told them she was a derelict, while she clearly wasn't because i was firing her up, washing her etc. I woke up one day and she was gone. I was going to move her to the garage of our new house. I tried getting her back but since she was my father's he refused to do it. You see he is a communist and didn't want to own a car anymore. Owning one thing already (a house) was too much for him ideologically. Sounds ridiculous but it's 100% true.
😂 typical #Girlstalk ...Ms. Oil is API or DIN/SAE spec. each oil where we can read Number W and another number IS EXCATLY WHAT THE ENGINE IS MAKE FOR... which oil-field was the raw black-soup ? brent in northsea ? norway oil ... middle east ... sorry i go at any circumstance to the petrol station next door
Very cool walk-around video. I absolutely loved hearing your story and journey that you've had with your e21. All the work youve done to it, can feel the genuine love and passion you have for the car and its awesome
Omg I finally found you wow I remember I used to follow you on Instagram about 9 or 10years ago thats when I first saw your red e21 I became fan you made it look cool ive always had a dream to have a older bmw but give it a modern touch I came of social media but never forgot your car and now finally I found you again I have to say you have come a long way may god bless you and make everyday a new door off success and happiness
people would complain about crank handles in a modern BMW,
but these were not the cheap handles found in domestic cars.
so they were solid and good quality.
Had a 2 door 323 on a B reg back in the mid 90's, beautiful car, I'm sure Becky knows more about the car than me😊
The production quality on this video was absolutely formidable. Reaaally enjoyed this Becky!
You should do more classics....the knowledge and passion comes through nicely.
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I’ve been working with BMWs for 25 years. I still love the older models. Used to have an e30 318is, then traded up for a 99 M coupe and now the newest car I’ve ever had for myself an 05 325 touring that I swapped from an auto awd to 5spd manual rwd. But my heart still lies with the BMWs from the 80s and 90s. Hopefully have another, one of these days.
❤❤❤❤
Awesome car Becky, and your enthusiasm for it (and all the cars you show on your channel for that matter) is so uplifting to see. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and car enthusiasm in these great quality videos. I always look forwards to watching them. You're doing such a great job! 😀
What a throwback! I remember seeing this at shows back in 2015, looking forward to seeing it around again.
I love your enthusiasm for old cars, old BMW’s are fantastic, it’s build quality over gizmos, they were just built to last back then.
Never seen a young lady talking about old car with do much enthusiasm. I'm a fan of bmw and we normally have this sort of conversation with my mates, mechanics etc....Nice video!!!! And beautiful car (shame not 6 cylinder)
You and your e21 were one of the reasons i bought an old e24 when corona started. I will never regret it and will keep it forever!
That’s cool! Keep her forever xx
@@BeckyEvans thoes single head lights do look good 👍
Epic delivery on this video! Very engaging piece to camera. Keep up the top content, the classic passion is coming through the video in spades.
My 1984 BMW 318i E30 came in BMW Hennarot. A very grateful color to any input from the owner! Loved your report! Cheers from Costa Rica!
hi becky great channel, I love your passion for the E21, it will remain a classic following in the shadow of the (slightly) more iconic 2002 Tti. Never heard of that reflector panel being called a "Heck blend" (?’ ) but hey, you learn something new! At 6:03 , the first gen bmw E34 had that as standard , and when BMW revised the E34 in ‘92, they removed it from the car. I remember by old boss telling me he liked that tail light extension/ reflector that he ordered it and had the dealer fit onto his new E34 540i.
The best thing about this Becky is you really know how to drive properly!
Thank you!
Bring it on with getting up the E21 up to dream standard!!
I think that it would be pretty cool if you swapped the six cylinder in, you can do the engine bay then.
That's a beautiful E21 already, love the color! I think ATM there is so much content that you can do with this one :)
Becky, pls keep that E21 its only going up in value as time goes on. these cars in the next 10 to 15 yrs will fetch 120k easy in decent condition and my sure yours is better than decent condition.
Brings back memories, I had one in the metallic red ,in the 90s they drive very well ,the guy I sold it to abandoned it on the street till it got towed away by council 😢
Your bmw e21 is a nice car i looks like a brand new car. Hope you enjoy driving it its a lovely car. ❤🎉😊❤
Yep the classics definitely have a place, I have an e30, I was always torn between the 2..
Yours looks great, the heater problem.. me too, it’s just a thing we Gota do, around this age…
Yours looks timeless, honestly, new carpets, heater fixed, preferably a six cyl with Webber carbs then it’s complete..
I’d be pretty happy with that build.
It was a good watch, cheers!
P.S yes I’m from the drift scene but I also love my classics!
Great job, and single lights do look best! Proper BMW ✅
Wow my dream bmw. My e34 is awesome but yours is...perfection. bought mine on ebay and had it shipped from PA to MN and i was not disappointed. Came a day early and the car is actually cleaner than the photos lead on. Love it. Ebay can be a good place to buy. Just gotta do a little research on the seller. That rear louver is so sweet. Nice find. That elevates that rear so much and so retro but in a tasteful way. Thats tight.
Gotta love an E21. Great story too. How common are the 16 valve engines from the E36 - 318is. That would be a good swap. If you stick with the OE unit I would go for ITB's with EFI and possibly a 'mild' camshaft. You would still get all the intake noise but with the reliability of EFI.
I remember her at Brookes. Flatmates with Jude and Dale. Glad to see she’s doing well
This would be an awesome car to do a Mock Test in!!
Love the story of your E21! She is family member and I bet she stays with you to end of times. Older cars are best because they feel something and they have soul❤ Cheers!💯🔥🍺🇫🇮
Your passion is infectious 🤩She's a beauty 🧡
😊 thank you
Absolutely beautiful lady. I'm 43 and remember people my parents age in executive jobs having cars like this in the 80s. The older you get you start looking round and the little details on older cars like the chrome it just doesn't exist anymore.
I’m thinking about selling my e12 m535i but watching videos like this makes me realise the reasoning why I own it.
Those slow wipers made me smile 😅
Great Video Becky had same car In the 80s 316 model in that colour brought back some great memories Colin
I never seen this channel before... I never seen so much enthusiasm and determination in someone .. brilliant enjoyed this video 👍👌
Thanks and welcome!
Nice 😎
Im currently doing an engine change in a bmw E36
I have taken the M42B18 engine out, and im building an M50B25 engine from scratch, and putting that in 😁
Have you got the full tool kit in the boot, they are always things that go missing, I had an e36 with the full tool kit and a working touch in the glove box, a very rare thing to find. That car like yours was so reliable, brought it on 66k and put another 100k on it and had hardly any issues with it, the most expensive bill was a new clutch at 300 quid which was so cheap. I had small issues like wiper motor and a window regular but pretty much a bulletproof car, plus it was a 6 pot so had that fantastic bmw sound.
Nice car. I had a 320/6 auto e21. Same colour, and I notice you've got the 6 cylinder front light setup 😊 I personally hate the fact suspension parts are not so available, so I completely understand your move to air ride.
What a coincidence! I saw a black suffix-Y-reg E21 316i today!!! (27/3/23) in West Wales
Absolutely love the e21 , It sure deserves a pair of Solex 40 , I can assure you will be happy with it as I finally have in mine. Greetings from Co.Wexford.
An old school bmw has to be a 6 pot, that would be a great swap. So what if it’s only a 2.0L it will have that classic bmw engine note and with twin webbers will sound glorious.
Nice change from your usual stuff good to see old Red, she's looking mint. Silly question how do you get away with no front plate?
Great car . Used to have a 323 e21 . One of my favourites I should of kept along with a 635csi and M535i .
Wish my e21 looked as good as yours.
Although i binned the m10 @33k & fitted m52b28 which made it much better on fuel!
Love this type of videos Becky!
I’d of picked the 2002 tii turbo if I was going to have a classic BMW but they are super rare and silly money but I do like your choice and it looks in fantastic condition.
A pretty girl saying twin 40s 😍 love your passion Becky I were a cosworth man a few years ago. Wish I still had the escort cossie 😩
1990 Essex - not long passed my test and a few lads have e12 323i and are powering round burning off the Capris/Escorts MK1/2 etc (Not always - don't beat me up) but i hadn't got the BMW bug yet - my Dad gets an e23 & series and I'm sold. My first car at 17 (I am 50 now) was an e23 728i auto - Vreg which seemed vast at the time but pretty damn quick. I progressed to the big engined luxo cars but 1991 I went for an auto e30 316 in Zinnobar Red that was £7k! - wish i got my hands on an e21 - yours is AWESOME Becky - never let it go! :-) x
Love the story, these cars have such nostalgia. I promise you I will never sell this car xx
@@BeckyEvans Hi Becky - just realised in my excitemet to reply I put 'e12' instead of e21at the start of my waffle! - I had a e12 M535i for a while (2000 - 2001 ish) - my love for it invades all my rambling/ranting!
i have an e21 baur. with 120km on it. its a 320/6. it needs work but thats my hobby revive classic cars.
awesome car!!
For some reason I thought this was your dad's old car, this red one lol and then you restored it or something. Looks really nice though besides the carpets but not sure how easy that is to sort out or maybe you like the patina. Battery probably needs to be kept on trickle charge or keep it regularly driven or turned over so it charges from the alternator if the air ride is constantly taking power. Most of my dream classics are JDM and the prices have rocketed since I was looking at them back in like 2013/2014
My dad had the exact same car 316 it’s actually got a 1.8 engine. Did you know that It was navy blue with the single headlights I loved the way the bonnet opened the wrong way 😂 with the Beije interior, it was of its time
Proppa quality video and a well looked after motor ........ sounds mad but I love the smell the minute you open the door on a classic 👌
Nice story about the car. Loving the 4K filming too .
Thanks 👍
Ah amazing!
When does the MOT season start for everyone?
Love this! In what way are you working with eBay?
Do you believe that modifying your classic car with air ride suspension and modern parts increases the value and how do you know it’s a she and not a he?
As a single mum and years of interest in cars, have you undergone any qualifications?
I love your video and can’t wait to hear back from you
Girl of detail !..
Going to go look at my first e21 tomorrow. Hopefully its in decent condition so I can buy it
Good going B
Still love this car Becky, it looks gorgeous
What a beaut. My dad had an E21, same colour too
Very cool and from an era when you had to be someone to own a BMW. I have a sales brochure and I think a basic 316 was £16k
Hi darling where did you buy rear midle bmw reflector ?Thanks !you have nice e21
Well impressed. I missed out on buying 2 different ones and now after seeing this video, it will definitely be 3rd time lucky!!
So, does anyone know I can find one to buy? ( any condition)
EBay!
@@BeckyEvans thanks, although if it is on Ebay, I will have compete with the world to buy it.
I was hoping that one of your fans would say " I know where one is not driven for years!"
Actually, I do know where one used to be. Will go back and see if they have changed their mind about selling it. A red one too..
Don't forget to check the bulbs on the instrument cluster when you do the dashboard. It would be a shame if one went out after reinstalling it.
Funny you should say this, I drove it home in the dark the other day and there are zero lights in the dashboard now... 😂😂
Awesome video colour is really nice on the car. Can you send me a link to buy that headlight cleaner please..... ❤❤❤❤❤.
Beautiful car Becky and a real credit to you.
Were the recaros originally from a Ford ?
Good spot, yes they are. They are from an RS2000! x
I don’t think those wheels are oe fitment on g60 rallye or the normal g60,nice tastefully modded car though,by changing the seats though,do you lose that old bmw interior smell?
Are you going to carry on with the MOTs once the car is 40 ?
Loving the e21 content
You sounds so good, that slightly suspect commercial behind.
Quite lovely! The car is ok too
Enjoyed this video, couple of things couldn't you upgrade the bulbs to a LED version? and also your sound sounds abit muffled in this vid..
Last time i had to buy one of them
Headlamp for mine was £360!
Left hand drive are a fraction of the price.
Love the steering
You and James should do a classic cars series
Can we shout out Becky’s dad for starting the car obsession
Lovely little beemer 👌🏼
And it’s red like ya dads new motor 😂
I had a 1602.... Fantastic car 😍
What a class car best of luck with it 👍👍👍
Thanks!
Looks amazing, definitely my favourite in the fleet 😍 should do an Easter raffle comp to win the old kidney grill and a signed pic 👌
That’s a really good idea! I have been thinking of doing some merch real soon too :)
E21 very very beautiful ❤ and special red one😊
123,301 miles
The previous owner didn't replace things at the right time and didn't look after it, hope you will 🇧🇩🇬🇧🙏🤗😘
Looks clean 👌🔥
I managed to buy my dream classic at 19 years old, long before UA-cam was invented!
She is a beauty!
Very cool car but I’m biased, I’ve owned an E46 and owned a previous E63 and the current E63
You are Gorgeous!! I didn't understand a word You said!
I bought E34 but yes this was my dream car as child as well. Very sad i didn't get one :( I always believed when i will grow up i will buy one :D who knows maybe in future when i will be rich. because this thing will be worth fortune.
Becky, get in touch, i might be able to help with engines and whatnot, i been all over the country round bmw car parts places, i went to a place the other day with loads of E28's and parts in the other day 😁
It will be such a shame the next coming years that we will be no longer to drive classic cars . Unless we fight against all this nonsense what is going on and this 2030 agenda.. anyway keep up the good work on this channel for me it's educational. 💯🇯🇲🇬🇧👍
Looks great
You bought one at 21, i "lost" mine at 21. We're the same age. She was olive green, 6 cylinder, with Recaro seats. The cylinder head cracked because my silly father never took care of her, but i was going to do a complete restoration. She was RARE where i live.
I lost her one night because somebody called the municipality and told them she was a derelict, while she clearly wasn't because i was firing her up, washing her etc. I woke up one day and she was gone. I was going to move her to the garage of our new house.
I tried getting her back but since she was my father's he refused to do it. You see he is a communist and didn't want to own a car anymore. Owning one thing already (a house) was too much for him ideologically. Sounds ridiculous but it's 100% true.
It's on of the rarely bmw that worth to give it a good time
When is the Ducati going to make another appearance on the channel?
When the weather is better!!
I'm surprised you don't have a battery tender wired into that car to maintain the battery.
Resto mod sleeper fantastic car to have as a sleeper go for it please go all in girl M5 V10 engine if you can get one in there😂
Mk4 is definitely gonna be a classic. R32s going shy of £30k in the USA. Everything's just cheap in uk😂
Im building a 1300e price of nos parts is scary only been of rd 20yrs hehe
Not really a petrolhead.. but you are engaging regarding your passion. Have a good weekend
😂 typical #Girlstalk ...Ms. Oil is API or DIN/SAE spec. each oil where we can read Number W and another number IS EXCATLY WHAT THE ENGINE IS MAKE FOR...
which oil-field was the raw black-soup ? brent in northsea ? norway oil ... middle east ... sorry i go at any circumstance to the petrol station next door
Get hold of Matt he loves a dash removal lol😂
I think it will pass the MOT
Very, very cool car.
If only they still made old model cars like this. I wouldn't mind a EV car that looks like this🙏
I like your video!
I think she works for eBay