South African BMW E12/8

[symmat001]

Hi guys not sure if you know this, but in South Africa from 1982 to 1985 we never got the e28 and continued to produce the e12, however with e28 electronics, interior and suspension.

The model code was officially 'e12/8'

This included the e12 m535 with euro m30b34.

Heres a humble 518 version for sale on our version of Craigs list. Just thought this would be an interesting share of information for you guys.





Heres an m535 version. Note the e28 dash etc




And Heres a television advert featuring the e12 m535
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FfMaqvkFco

[Pistonbroke]

Hi,
The 518 is a nice looking ride, very clean. Liking the mud flaps, sort of rare. Not feeling those rims, sorry.
You guys get the euro bumpers like us (in Australia) much nicer imo.

The M535 looks great, always have liked that M pinstriping.

Thanks for sharing.

[genzox]

That's really interesting, thanks for sharing!

[alabbasi]

South Africa had some pretty cool cars.
BMW 745i with the M series engine, I think they also had an E30 333i and a bunch of big engine Fords that we never got in England.

[Jelmer538i]

Yes, a E30 333i, 530MLE, Ford Capri V8 etc.

[symmat001]

South Africa had some pretty cool cars.
BMW 745i with the M series engine, I think they also had an E30 333i and a bunch of big engine Fords that we never got in England.

Correct. Here are some 333i pictures. It came with the 3.3 m30 form the e23 but with Alpina intake etc

[bhopp]

Very Cool, Thanks for sharing