BMWs in Kolkata - Team-BHP

Wimwian · 5th October 2007, 00:55

I see these two BMWs quite frequently in front of my office... took these pics about a month ago, finally got the time to post them.

Dunno whether the first one's a real M-series, gurus please enlighten moi

1100D · 5th October 2007, 00:59

The one on top is a fake M, its a 323. This one is of the E30 generation cars. M3's are 2-door.

The otherone is a E32 7 series, since its displaying V12 I guess its the 750i, but am not sure whether the V12 badging should be there on it. Wheels look like 735 though.

speedy · 5th October 2007, 01:42

i agree with 1100d. the 323 is not an M. M cars dont have the model numbers written on them and they come in two doors.
the 7 series is not a v12 cause BMW has the v12 badge just under the side indicator light on the front fender and not on the roof piller like displayed on this car. even the antena thing which is on the boot of the car should be on the roof atleast that is where i have seen it on most cars. the car sure does look like a 735 or a 740 and not a 750i. if i believe right the 760 is a v12. please correct me if i am wrong.

Mpower · 5th October 2007, 04:15

It could be a 318 or 316 too. BUt he's got the correct body kit to make it look like an M3

1100D · 5th October 2007, 04:53

For E32 V12 = 750, However for the E30 I do not think the owner will put in a 323 badge by himself, if one wants to put a badge why wont he put a 328i or M3 itself.

V12 badge location idea plagiarised/confused from the W140 S600 Benz. However BMW V12 badge can be at the rear of the car beneath the left tail light.

Both cars can be seen in one shot, must have same ownership. Note the fin on the trunk of the 7 , Hilarious. Even a 735 BMW should be good enough, so why try to change its identity.

iraghava · 5th October 2007, 05:47

Well that's a normal E30 as pointed out by others. It can't be an M3 because the E30 M3 was only ever produced in LHD, no RHD versions were made.

Sometime back I had done a small guide on how to distinguish E30 M3's from normal E30's on another thread, see if you can find it.

shuvc · 5th October 2007, 11:42

Spotted what looked like a stock bottle green E39 528i at Rajarhat this morning. No pics though.

WB-02G .. so should be a 1998 car.

shuvd · 5th October 2007, 11:54

Nice find wim.
A thread dedicated to "exotic" machinery in Calcutta already exists.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...ports-etc.html
can these be merged?

Wimwian · 5th October 2007, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvd

Nice find wim.
A thread dedicated to "exotic" machinery in Calcutta already exists.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...ports-etc.html
can these be merged?

Oh yeah, I forgot about that thread. My apologies! Mods, please merge them.

This guy (the BMW owner) also has a gorgeous white S350 and a red Octy RS. I think his company was in the jute business, no idea where he gets all this money nowadays with jute going down the drain.

Cheers
Wim

anish9000 · 10th November 2007, 08:54

Hey guys all those cars are mine, the bmw's, ferrari 348, merc s, corolla.
And that isa bmw 323i with m3 body kit will be going to delhi for a m3 conversion, and that is a genuine 750iL.
The covered ferrari is a ferrari 355 (not owned by Babi Nobis).

iraghava · 10th November 2007, 12:36

IIRC Bobby has a 348, right?? And welcome to the forum Anish, care to give us some more pics of your beauties??

shuvd · 10th November 2007, 14:53

Welcome to TeamBHP Anish. Nice collection you got there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

care to give us some more pics of your beauties??

Anish

anish9000 · 10th November 2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

IIRC Bobby has a 348, right?? And welcome to the forum Anish, care to give us some more pics of your beauties??

Yes he even has a 360 and a F430

Randhawa · 10th November 2007, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by anish9000

Hey guys all those cars are mine, the bmw's, ferrari 348, merc s, corolla.
And that isa bmw 323i with m3 body kit will be going to delhi for a m3 conversion, and that is a genuine 750iL.
The covered ferrari is a ferrari 355 (not owned by Babi Nobis).

I believe you have the Evo II body kit on it! Are you changeing your M20 with S14 or S50? Are you gona change your diff to LSD as well?

anish9000 · 11th November 2007, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randhawa

I believe you have the Evo II body kit on it! Are you changeing your M20 with S14 or S50? Are you gona change your diff to LSD as well?

That is a M3 body kit sold by BMW for better aerodynamics. Getting the S14 not the S50.

5th October 2007, 00:55	#1 (permalink)
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5th October 2007, 00:59	#2 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,342 View My Garage	The one on top is a fake M, its a 323. This one is of the E30 generation cars. M3's are 2-door. The otherone is a E32 7 series, since its displaying V12 I guess its the 750i, but am not sure whether the V12 badging should be there on it. Wheels look like 735 though. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat Last edited by 1100D : 5th October 2007 at 01:07.

5th October 2007, 01:42	#3 (permalink)
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai/delhi Posts: 2,753 View My Garage	i agree with 1100d. the 323 is not an M. M cars dont have the model numbers written on them and they come in two doors. the 7 series is not a v12 cause BMW has the v12 badge just under the side indicator light on the front fender and not on the roof piller like displayed on this car. even the antena thing which is on the boot of the car should be on the roof atleast that is where i have seen it on most cars. the car sure does look like a 735 or a 740 and not a 750i. if i believe right the 760 is a v12. please correct me if i am wrong. __________________ lots to learn so little time

5th October 2007, 04:15	#4 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,708 View My Garage	It could be a 318 or 316 too. BUt he's got the correct body kit to make it look like an M3 __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

5th October 2007, 04:53	#5 (permalink)
1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,342 View My Garage	For E32 V12 = 750, However for the E30 I do not think the owner will put in a 323 badge by himself, if one wants to put a badge why wont he put a 328i or M3 itself. V12 badge location idea plagiarised/confused from the W140 S600 Benz. However BMW V12 badge can be at the rear of the car beneath the left tail light. Both cars can be seen in one shot, must have same ownership. Note the fin on the trunk of the 7 , Hilarious. Even a 735 BMW should be good enough, so why try to change its identity. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat Last edited by 1100D : 5th October 2007 at 05:08.

5th October 2007, 05:47	#6 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,473 View My Garage	Well that's a normal E30 as pointed out by others. It can't be an M3 because the E30 M3 was only ever produced in LHD, no RHD versions were made. Sometime back I had done a small guide on how to distinguish E30 M3's from normal E30's on another thread, see if you can find it. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness". Last edited by iraghava : 5th October 2007 at 05:48.

5th October 2007, 11:42	#7 (permalink)
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,716 View My Garage	Spotted what looked like a stock bottle green E39 528i at Rajarhat this morning. No pics though. WB-02G .. so should be a 1998 car. __________________ PIGZILNKILJBSCOMB

5th October 2007, 11:54	#8 (permalink)
shuvd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 879 View My Garage	Nice find wim. A thread dedicated to "exotic" machinery in Calcutta already exists. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...ports-etc.html can these be merged? __________________ I (still) feel the need...the NEED for SPEED

10th November 2007, 08:54	#10 (permalink)
anish9000 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 51	Hey guys all those cars are mine, the bmw's, ferrari 348, merc s, corolla. And that isa bmw 323i with m3 body kit will be going to delhi for a m3 conversion, and that is a genuine 750iL. The covered ferrari is a ferrari 355 (not owned by Babi Nobis).

10th November 2007, 12:36	#11 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,473 View My Garage	IIRC Bobby has a 348, right?? And welcome to the forum Anish, care to give us some more pics of your beauties?? __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

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