The US versions of both the E23 and E24 were stuck with the DOT-mandated bumpers that spoil their looks, in my opinion. A simple solution? For the E24 it is easy; the “88.5” refresh not only brought body-color bumper caps, changing the aesthetic and making it much more palatable, but you also got the punchier M34B35 to boot. The downside? Most are automatics. How about the E23? when in Euro guise, it’s a completely transformed car, suddenly tighter, leaner, and meaner. Again though, most were autos. Today two came up that fit the styling criteria, but both are manuals! And for good measure both are also wearing Alpina wheels. Sharp!
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