Updating My Collection

[lafngrvy]

With the recent sale of the Chevron B16 there was a spot open in my garage. To fill that spot I wanted something a bit more modern. I have been looking for an ex-DTM M3, but they have now gotten crazy expensive and hard to find.

So I decided to look elsewhere and recently purchased the ex-Anthony Reid JTCC E30 M3. The car was the runner-up in 1993 in the championship.

It has been living in Australia that last few years racing in their Group A series. Its a full on Motorsports car updated to full EVO3 specs.

The car is on its way to the NW and should arrive in early February. Pretty excited about it and look forward to many fast and fun laps in this coming summer. Stay tuned for updates as the car arrives.

 

[Gransin]

Wow, very nice E30! Looking forward to more updates.

 

[rsporsche]

well bought, this should be a total blast to drive. the stock one was fun on a track ... an improved one is even better ... but a full on Motorsports car. WOW ...
enjoy. you should join up with the e30 m3 SIG. there are a few guys on that board with some significant racing experience with the REAL ///M3

 

[lafngrvy]

Thank you for your encouragement and kind words.

Here's a bit more information about the car with some links to some in-car videos:

http://www.ecuriebowden.com.au/1992-group-25-evo-bmw-m3-ex-anthony-reid

 

[MyFemurHurts]

Gorgeous car! I hope I get to see it this upcoming year.

 

[adawil2002]

Nice addition! Hoping to make it back to Monterey in August to see the M3 in person.

 

[bimbill]

Fantastic addition Steve. I can't wait to see it in person.

 

[Honolulu]

YUUUUUGE garage you have there. Green envious thoughts...

 

[flarimer]

Great to see this one joining your stable! Look forward to seeing you drive this (hopefully) at 2018's Monterey Historics.

 

[lafngrvy]

Great to see this one joining your stable! Look forward to seeing you drive this (hopefully) at 2018's Monterey Historics.

It's entered along with Luigi. Just have to wait until Feb or Mar when they announce acceptances. Fingers crossed!

 

[BMW Pete]

Very nice addition Steve......looking forward to seeing it

 

[lafngrvy]

Just a quick update on the M3.

The ship carrying it is due to arrive in Seattle on Feb. 2. It takes a few days to unload and clear Customs so we should be able to pick it up sometime next week.

In the meantime, I received a great collection of information, pictures, history, log book, etc. from the previous owner. The car ran in the JTCC from late 1988 through 1993. Armed with that information, and the fact that the car ran a unique set of 3 piece wheels and never had its Motorsports grey interior repainted throughout its JTCC career, I went looking and found these period pictures.

From 1989:

And from 1991:

 

[craterface]

Lovely car! I bet she will be so sweet to drive. Congrats. Thanks for sharing all your videos with us.

 

[Belgiumbarry]

great spot filler in your garage ! enjoy that beast !!

 

[inovermyhead]

Great looking car, should be heaps of fun.... make sure it doesn’t come with any uninvited guests though, I’m thinking funnel web spider ( the deadliest spider in the world ) or an eastern Tiapan ( deadliest snake in the world ), no half measures down under

 

[lafngrvy]

Great looking car, should be heaps of fun.... make sure it doesn’t come with any uninvited guests though, I’m thinking funnel web spider ( the deadliest spider in the world ) or an eastern Tiapan ( deadliest snake in the world ), no half measures down under

Boy that’s a pleasant thought. Open the container and out jumps (slithers or crawls) a deadly critter.