Strange Find: 1984 Safari Edition (E30) 318i. - 6Post.com | BMW 6-Series Forum

UltimateBlogger · 03-07-2012, 11:24 AM

Spotted in Falmouth, MA. this is the world's only 1984 318i 'Safari Edition.'

We're not sure how this car was road legal and it's probably for the better that it was scrapped sometime last year. We won't call this sacrilege because the '84 318 wasn't exactly the most desirable E30 and for all we know driving the 'Safari' was an absolute blast albeit a bit tricky to handle with that less than rigid body.

Red Bread · 03-07-2012, 11:36 AM

I find it interesting that have an actual cassette tape in it. I suppose there's a low risk of theft with that!

G328i · 03-07-2012, 03:28 PM

the owner needs to fix the interior, paint, and wheels. If it actually looked like a finished car then it would actually be pretty cool.

az34 · 03-07-2012, 04:49 PM

my favorite part is the rear bumper looks pretty strong lol.

Z4MLover2012 · 03-07-2012, 08:14 PM

Nice!

ptack · 03-08-2012, 08:15 PM

Nice do it yourself windshield.

jtuds · 03-09-2012, 08:41 AM

Is that a wooden rear bumper?

CJ421 · 03-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Haha I love it!

dtwyim · 03-10-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtuds

Is that a wooden rear bumper?

Makes the elephants feel at home

, a must have mod for any safari edition.

SpeedOften · 03-13-2012, 04:47 AM

I do believe you're allowed to have wooden bumpers in New Hampshire.. but correct me if I'm wrong...

Uptempo80 · 03-13-2012, 08:21 PM

In Florida cars are allowed to pass inspection with a wooden bumper. In 2 seperate occaisions I came acoss 2x4 woodn bumpers bolted onto the car just like that 318i too LOL. However, the 318i actually has better "fitment" of the wooden bumper!

wdlv · 03-15-2012, 09:20 PM

Haha. Wow, I can't believe that's even street worthy, with that wooden bumper, no seat belts and no windshield wipers. I can't make out that plate to see which state is on there but it sure must be lax to have that pass inspections...

I guess only in America or in third world countries

I wonder if the owner tagged "can you see me" or someone else?

UltimateBlogger · 03-16-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdlv

Haha. Wow, I can't believe that's even street worthy, with that wooden bumper, no seat belts and no windshield wipers. I can't make out that plate to see which state is on there but it sure must be lax to have that pass inspections...

I guess only in America or in third world countries

I wonder if the owner tagged "can you see me" or someone else?

We'll likely never find out since it was scrapped mid last year.

03-07-2012, 11:24 AM	#1
UltimateBlogger Alexander Drives: '11 E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Strange Find: 1984 Safari Edition (E30) 318i. Spotted in Falmouth, MA. this is the world's only 1984 318i 'Safari Edition.' We're not sure how this car was road legal and it's probably for the better that it was scrapped sometime last year. We won't call this sacrilege because the '84 318 wasn't exactly the most desirable E30 and for all we know driving the 'Safari' was an absolute blast albeit a bit tricky to handle with that less than rigid body. Attached Images __________________ Gone but not forgotten '11 135i M-Sport (Company Car)/'90 325i Convertible (Resto Project)/'07 GTI (Storage)/'94 ex-police Grand Cherokee (1st)
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03-07-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
G328i Access to any Bimmer Drives: R56 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	the owner needs to fix the interior, paint, and wheels. If it actually looked like a finished car then it would actually be pretty cool. __________________ 2010 R56 Mini Cooper S 2008 328i ZSP 6MT

03-08-2012, 08:15 PM	#6
ptack Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 4,066 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	Nice do it yourself windshield. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Forgestar F14s, PPK Stage II

03-09-2012, 10:18 AM	#8
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,903 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	Haha I love it! __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

03-13-2012, 04:47 AM	#10
SpeedOften Cone Killing E90 Drives: 07 E90 335i Crimson Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NH / VA Posts: 608 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [2.88] 2002 BMW X5 4.4 [0.00]	I do believe you're allowed to have wooden bumpers in New Hampshire.. but correct me if I'm wrong... __________________ BMWCCA Member #424823

03-07-2012, 11:36 AM	#2
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,946 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	I find it interesting that have an actual cassette tape in it. I suppose there's a low risk of theft with that!

03-07-2012, 04:49 PM	#4
az34 Major Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal Posts: 1,016 iTrader: (0)	my favorite part is the rear bumper looks pretty strong lol.

03-07-2012, 08:14 PM	#5
Z4MLover2012 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Sepang Bronze Z4M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [5.00]	Nice!

03-09-2012, 08:41 AM	#7
jtuds Captain Drives: 335i M Sport ordered Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 1.5-2 hrs west of Toronto Posts: 776 iTrader: (0)	Is that a wooden rear bumper?

03-13-2012, 08:21 PM	#11
Uptempo80 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 128iC -picked up 7-17-10! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 411 iTrader: (0)	In Florida cars are allowed to pass inspection with a wooden bumper. In 2 seperate occaisions I came acoss 2x4 woodn bumpers bolted onto the car just like that 318i too LOL. However, the 318i actually has better "fitment" of the wooden bumper! __________________ Jim 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather)

03-15-2012, 09:20 PM	#12
wdlv First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line GS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	Haha. Wow, I can't believe that's even street worthy, with that wooden bumper, no seat belts and no windshield wipers. I can't make out that plate to see which state is on there but it sure must be lax to have that pass inspections... I guess only in America or in third world countries I wonder if the owner tagged "can you see me" or someone else?

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