BMW 1804/2004 - Younger Brother of E3?

[Krzysztof]

I was amazed founding such pictures.

According to the description it was South Africa market car.

BMW 1804/2004 - South Africa - 1972-1975 - Pressefotos Fotos - Oldtimer (AU521) | eBay

Der Gebühren incl. Eine nachträgliche Preisverhandlung ist ausgeschlossen!

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Looks like a mix of Neue Klasse with E3

 

[vince]

I'm seeing some Triumph Dolomite roofline in that side profile shot.

 

[CSteve]

They could have badged it a Bavaria and fooled me.

 

[otter74]

This looks like it was based on the Glas 1700 sedan.

 

[3moons]

I.D. this BMW saloon. E3?

the hood/front end looks like an E9. Saw something on Facebook about being a South African car? Bumper looks different too. No clue

e9coupe.com

Google translation:

 

[3moons]

1974 BMW 2004 SA

We trace the roots of the 2004, which represents the first line of BMWs built specifically for the South African market, and which was based on the Gias 1700.

drives.today

NMNA:

AUTOCULT 1/43 BMW 6574 10/12ft South Africa 1973 Ivory ART.ATC05022 | eBay

AUTOCULT 1/43 BMW 2004M SOUTH AFRICA 1973 IVORY ART.ATC05022 Product code: ATC05022 Producer - Manufact: SELF-CULT Model conditions: New Condition Of Item: New Notes - Notes: Term of Delivery: The cost of shipping indicated, refers to an economic service. To get price of the...

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[otter74]

I found this interesting car when browsing on this subject just now - I can't attach the photo since it won't save as a JPG, so here's the web link:

A Journey Through Time: The South African BMW 2000 SA and 2004 SA Models - Cape Town Today

Learn about the fascinating origin story of the South African exclusive BMW 2000 SA and 2004 SA models and their lasting impact on the motoring scene.

capetown.today

Definitely appears to be a 2002 body, but with a 4-light front end and an odd rear end, possibly also E12 lights upside down.

 

[Krzysztof]

I.D. this BMW saloon. E3?

the hood/front end looks like an E9. Saw something on Facebook about being a South African car? Bumper looks different too. No clue

e9coupe.com

Google translation:

Very interesting (including Frua design).

 

[otter74]

That's not the Frua Glas, though. It's an E10. I've seen four-lamp front ends on E10s before, but I've never seen a rear end like that. I do love the color scheme, though.

 

[3moons]

Is this a genuine photograph or AI generated imagery? The lug nuts, wheel centers, other details and qualities make me wonder.

There are companies that sell similar image downloads, like this three headlamp car(note wheels):

And this,

 

[bavbob]

Side view, the arse has a little 2002 square to it.

 

[lip277]

Looks very 'generated' to me.

 

[otter74]

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Is this a genuine photograph or AI generated imagery? The lug nuts, wheel centers, other details and qualities make me wonder.

There are companies that sell similar image downloads, like this three headlamp car(note wheels):View attachment 180331
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And this,View attachment 180333

You know, you're right - it is. I didn't look closely enough to spot it when I first saw it, but it's obvious now that you mention it. It's better than average for an AI image, for sure. The other ones you posted are obviously AI and confirm the other one.

 

[Krzysztof]

The whole project looks like a little like a ... not really serious (or even fake) but I like Frua designs a lot anyway!

 

[3moons]

You know, you're right - it is. I didn't look closely enough to spot it when I first saw it, but it's obvious now that you mention it. It's better than average for an AI image, for sure. The other ones you posted are obviously AI and confirm the other one.

I still want that car in real life.
Thanks for posting.

 

[Krzysztof]

Here's more details on the living video: