Will it run after 30 years 1972 BMW Bavaria

Will this 1972 BMW run after 30 years
Will it run
Will it run and drive after 30 years

[@Hal_Bennett]

100% make it a project!! I would love to see this thing cleaned up and going at speed.

[@californiadreaming9216]

Nah. She's too far gone. Parts car only now...

[@JAW_CHAT_KILLA]

@@californiadreaming9216 never say never lol

[@markmckibbin8340]

1Qq

[@skinnyscouter]

I cleaned up an old beamer like this one with my buddies for boy scouts. I dare say It looked worse than this one. and at the end I got to keep it!

[@santatigerclaus]

@@JAW_CHAT_KILLA 6 popper in that tiny car will scream

[@robotcantina8957]

You probably realize this by now, After you crank the engine over, the ignition switch on most German cars need to be turned backward to the off position to reset the switch. This feature keeps the driver from accidentally engaging the starter after the engine is running. Love your videos !

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

Thank you I honestly didn’t know that I just thought the ignition switch was all messed up because the tumbler kept trying to fall out

[@dirtydoge756]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 Honestly, that's extremely understandable lol

[@codycampbell8041]

Ye it’s weird I have a 96 Mercedes and it’s the same way. Confused me when I first got it

[@boden_gamerboy6139]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 are you gonna do more vids on the 1929 gmc? any plans for her? id watch videos on her. she seems to have potential. a long bed and new tires could be a start. its a bummer the original wheels are junk though. with a few custom mods she'd be a perfect winter truck.

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

@@boden_gamerboy6139 yes waiting on a few parts for the truck they are hard to find but should be here in a couple weeks also I think the original wheels can be saved but tires and tubes are nearly impossible to get for it they don’t even make the size anymore

[@airborne2876]

I love the intense optimism and positivity radiating from this guy. Never once does he have a negative comment about the car. Merely sarcastically positive ones.

[@jacksonkeltner456]

The smell jokes are my favorite “black mold and ammonia” lol.

[@NazadYT]

“Windshield delete package” “Wasp infestation package” Criminally underrated jokes

[@AiOinc1]

What about "We're going to try not to break anything on this one" *Immediately takes hammer to windshield*

[@xedasxedas]

Specially cause its a bmw. Everything is an "extra" in a new bmw. Even a flat surface turn jnto a smal cravice to put coins is an extra.

[@ericshakir]

This guy is hilarious!

[@Cat-fy5lw]

@@AiOinc1 No crap, the windshield was already gone.

[@HunterShows]

@@xedasxedas I think the Wasp Infestation package might have been standard equipment for this year.

[@bricklawson9745]

I've got an older BMW sitting in garage for over a year I need to fix.. After seeing this mine looks nearly brand new. Im fixing it this week. No more excuses. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@StrikeWyvern]

Think you can make some videos on it?

[@bricklawson9745]

@@StrikeWyvern Not something I'd do. I'm not even on social media. KZbin comments are about as public as I go. But thanks for the interest. It's a 1st gen X3 with a manual transmission.

[@StrikeWyvern]

@@bricklawson9745 Cool, I always wanted to learn how to drive a manual!

[@aleksiesko885]

@@StrikeWyvern its real ez just have someone teach the basics

[@bricklawson9745]

@@StrikeWyvern You should! It's fun.

[@simondoesthings]

I've worked with restoring two like these. The bodies were made in one plant and then transported as bare metal shells to a different one for painting. That's why they rust so much. You have a very, very complete model. Worth tons of money as parts, restored about twice as much. Keep it and do a bare minimum to fix the rust, she'll last a lifetime.

[@fireballninja01]

ohhh yeah that makes sense. paint is the main protectant against rust for old cars, so leave enough time for an imperceptible oxide layer before painting, esp having it be exposed to all kinds of air in shipping, and yeah. thanks for explaining this!

[@GARTHxBROOKS]

How much do you think he paid for that

[@simondoesthings]

​@@GARTHxBROOKSno idea, sometimes people don't know what they're selling, it's also much different with Europe and US prices

[@BattyKellen]

I am not a mechanic. I am not a car person. I have no idea why but I LOVE these videos. You are quite a character and I love your explanations of what you're doing to bring these old cars back to life. I love the glee and fond reminisces in the comments below. It's great hearing those engines run again. Again don't ask me why, I have not the foggiest idea about cars. Please continue showing us your work on this car. I don't know what turbo means, but I just want to see that old thing get going again! Thanks and good work!!!!

[@Strothy2]

My dad owned one of these back in the 80's I think, we found it in 2005 in a quarry, turn out it was sold to the owner two hands down from my dad... needless to say we bought it back, and it's still running to this day, family heirloom :D Also if you give those engines a bit of love they run and run and run... we overhauled the engine back in 2011 due to some compression issues after the car had almost 380.00 km on the engine, it's wild how good those old BMW are built, you can't find this these days

[@kylestella5650]

So cool that it fired up definitely want to see more of this cool little car

[@DaemonWeiss]

Is not litle is a luxury car in germany im a german guy

[@stevenandbobthedog]

@@DaemonWeiss I'm sure its luxurious but compared to almost any American car from the same era it is a rather small vehicle, so I'd say calling it a little car is a fair assessment, especially for the time period.

[@bonk1440]

Doo imagine getting rolled up on by that

[@DaemonWeiss]

In germany we call it BMW E3

[@skramzgod]

@@DaemonWeiss cool

[@micah_mudflaps]

This car has great body design, way ahead of it’s time.

[@noahbranham9627]

I said the same about your mother 😸

[@skramzgod]

@@noahbranham9627 Corny tbh

[@noahbranham9627]

@@skramzgod you get it

[@vambat3523]

@@noahbranham9627 what

[@noahbranham9627]

@@vambat3523 thank you for your confusion

[@jasonamongus9863]

Loving this series. Hope you do a restoration on that 29 Truck and show it off. She ran for you, she deserves a restoration

[@johnfreeman2956]

I absolutely want to see more. I would love to see it repaired / updated. I don't think it should be an "all original restoration," but it would be great to see the rust taken out, all the fluids changed, new brakes, painted, interior cleaned, etc. And then performance stuff later lol

[@AT-xr8qh]

Can’t believe you got the wasp extended package. My first project piece came without it. I think i got ripped off.

[@sinistercharger]

How many models came with that? Is it a rare option

[@CLK944]

@@sinistercharger depends on where you live. it was in higher demand in some areas than others.

[@Kc-slice]

I would like to see you fix it up more and put a turbo on it see what she can do!!!! Keep the videos coming and stay Awesome man 👍👍

[@NahImPro]

YES TURBO PLEASE

[@ct1762]

might be a bit of advanced carb tuning needed to get it to run well with a turbo. lots of jet changes/trial and error!

[@Phantom_Aspekt]

All old cast iron BMW 6 bangers are bulletproof, I've had a few and love them! A lot of people talk crap about the brand these days because a lot of their cars in the last 20 years have been of questionable quality and some have catastrophic durability issues. Their cars from the mid 90s and older are generally excellent however and definitely worth having at least once in your lifetime, they genuinely were drivers cars back then and their 6 cylinder engines are silky smooth and fun to drive with a manual transmission. I currently have a 1991 325i manual E36 sedan that I've had for 5 years now and she hasn't missed a beat, not fast but super fun around corners with some firmed up suspension and has an addictive engine note 👌

[@aborted4196]

Not to mention how hideous modern BMWs are with their giant nostril grills. EWWWW

[@nev12345678910]

I’ve got an 08 328i with the n52 and it’s 250,000 miles going strong

[@capt.Justin]

I found your channel last week and I love the simplicity of your videos no music no crazy edits. You get straight to the point.

[@sgast1810]

Wow that thing is rough but looks like it could be a good project for something

[@stuckinthepast5537]

Rat rod

[@jessiebickel2214]

It'd make such a cool little stripped down drift rat

[@nothinghere7391]

Time capsule restoration. Only the mechanical components would be changed if I worked on it. No performance mods

[@sgast1810]

@@nothinghere7391 I dont know if its worth restoring Haha I think it would be good for something like making room for bigger tires but doing a nice job making it look clean going through making it ride higher cut the roof off put a cage in it with harnesses and try and get as much power out of that little engine as you can, Then send it

[@bmwbavaria2784]

That Bavaria would be so cool turbocharged, or just restored, maybe even just cleaned up a little, I have a Bavaria thats just like it, and have absolutely loved the driving experience, I highly recommend the e3 Bavaria for anyone that’s looking to get into classic bmws, it’s a very underrated platform

[@tronixfix]

What’s bavaria??? Is that like saying detroit to a ford/chevy/chrysler?

[@aeonmort]

@@tronixfix The "B" in BMW stands for "Bayerische". So "from Bavaria".

[@bmwbavaria2784]

The Bavaria was bmws idea for an American market car, the Bavaria is the 2500 model chassis’s with the bigger 2.8l engine from the 2800cs. Bmw realized that the American market was more centered around hot rods instead of the luxury, so they put the big engine in their least luxurious trim model. To make a fast and affordable bmw, it has a top speed of 130mph and only costed 5000$! The Bavaria is the only bmw of the era that actually has a name, and it gets really confusing when you look at all of the different models of Bavaria’s or new six. The Bavaria was American market specific, and came with a 2.8 liter engine in 1971, then a 3.0 liter in 1972 to 1974. All other models of the new six are,( new six is the sedan, the numbers and letters symbolize the different models) these are the models in order, 2500,2800,3.0s,3.0si(si means fuel injection) 3.3l, and finally the 3.3li.

[@bmwbavaria2784]

It’s kinda of stupid how bmw changed the name of the same car every two years. It makes parts confusing and annoying to find, but luckily people have finally come up with a system to classify the bmw new six, its now classified as the e3, also the Bavaria is the predecessor to the 7 series.

[@aeonmort]

@@bmwbavaria2784 Cool. I didn't know that. Thnx for sharing.

[@carter1807]

He is the most southern person ever and it’s amazing.

[@Apophis1966]

In 1974 my father drove with us to the south of France in his 2500 BMW, I will never forget this trip because my mother bought a fringed sunshade which frayed my face all the way back to Germany.

[@darcybowyer5743]

This is the good era of BMW. And the I6 is a great motor as well. Definitely worth restoring or just tidying up and putting a new windscreen in. Got nice patina on it too.

[@amero3577]

Yeap, my bimmer was sitting for a decade in a garage. Until some guy bought it, replaced all fluids and battery and spark plugs and it started up. I daily drive mine and there is a few rust sport here and there but the bottom of the car is really good condition

[@DUSTKILLL]

Man I just love watching cool southern guy make engine's start that look like they gave up the ghost 50 years ago

[@somerandomguy3868]

I'm old enough to remember these cars in their prime, they were solid reliable and quick

[@AndyK.23]

Awesome fun to watch and listen! Dude, GLOVES when dealing with broken glass!

[@jacobfrech288]

So happy I found this page, can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@swatscorner]

I had a 1977 320i (E21). This is awesome! Would love to see more of this. What fun car to toy around with.

[@Huggybear101]

That body style from back then was gorgeous. My parents had a 1974 Bavaria.....great car. That generation culminated with the BMW 3.0 CSi....the most beautiful car BMW ever made. If you see one in silver with a red interior, you won't be able to look away.

[@paulb111]

Just wanted to chime in with how much I enjoy these video's. Thanks and I'll definitely keep watching.

[@shownonan9017]

I have been binge watching all your Will it Run series videos since I found your channel a few days ago. I don't know much about cars and fixing them but gosh dangit I'm learning. This is some really cool stuff! Definitely would love to see this car again at some point. Sweet little whip.

[@timm9631]

We had a 1974 3.0Si when we were living in Germany. Great car, your video brought back fond memories. Yeah, they are very solid cars!

[@KartingwasmyLife]

This brings back memories. ❤ My GF’s dad owned the BMW dealership, so she was just as likely to show up in this as anything. I was the bad boy with my 70 Cuda. Thanks for the great videos 😍

[@JL-dz8sj]

Bavaria are a highly sought after bimmer. It's no surprise the M30 roared to life like that. Awesome work man!

[@lsswappedcessna]

Man, these old BMWs were tanks, but it's still impressive it fired up THAT easily.

[@carter1807]

Yes they did make tanks.

[@karumati6904]

@@carter1807 Nein, BMW made aircraft engines and motorcycles

[@sparkeyjones6261]

I had an E28 sitting in my garage for 10 years without being run at all. A couple years ago, I decided to get it back on the road. Changed the oil, charged the battery.... and it started right up on the first try. It ran just like it did the day before it went into storage.

[@FacelessPimp]

Man dude i love your videos. perfect amount of humor and know-how. Amazing work!

[@KiwiStag74]

Great to see a classic BM alive again! A few bugs to work out (the remaining wasps included), but she'll be cool. Unsticking the clutch should be fairly easy. I reckon the six-pot will do fine without a turbo with them Webers on, so find yourself a windscreen, give her a clean-up and have some fun with her!

[@MarkWhich]

Your videos are educational, those have automatically taught me a lot about caring for my own car.

[@sneugler]

Man, that thing is awesome! Surprised it started up so effortlessly, would love to see a follow up of this

[@Larsgman]

Can’t believe it started up and ran so nicely. I wanna see more of this car

[@ImOutsideFoo]

My new favorite channel to watch. Thank you sir.

[@cheapthrillgarage9287]

love your videos! watching your videos gives me a new hope on getting my 78 Dodge running! keep up the awesome work!

[@arthuralves9400]

directly from Brazil watching your video👊

[@BoCaine]

Dude that was awesome! Would love to see this one restored

[@eporter5071]

For your honest hard work and tenacity you just got my subscription, sir. Literally the only channel I've ever subscribed to.

[@louisroman7134]

Got to see this one again,fine job and thanks for sharing.

[@CYV_COV]

Wow what an awesome Bavarian BMW!!! Imagine after 30 years being able to move

[@a587g]

Don't see many Bavarias around anymore. It was a US only model, in Europe they were sold as the 2500, 2800, etc. It was the precursor to the 5 series. Could be a fun car to drive around a bit assuming you can find a windshield. I had a '77 530i and some of the parts I had to get from Europe... Handling and ride on that car were great, the Bavaria should be similar.

[@wolz256]

The Bavaria actually evolved into the 7 series. The 5 series cars kinda came out of nowhere in 1972.

[@jesterr7133]

I've never seen this particular car before. Thanks for doing this one. I like learning about cars that I have never seen before.

[@paultisme]

Always liked these, nice to bring it back properly..

[@MrEcliipsse]

Had to subscribe. Just realized how underrated this channel is. Hope you'll blow up soon

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

Gotta like the good old days when things were built to last!

[@crc0889]

That sounds like survivorship bias to me

[@reahs4815]

@@crc0889 probably

[@spitfire10101]

Watching these cars come back to life is strangely satisfying. Have a sub my guy

[@ricknielsen6]

I had one of these in 1976. Fun car to drive and bulletproof! Good project to see you in! Good luck!

[@john_bingley]

Another great video, hope we see this Bimmer again!

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

Not relevant to the video at all but I've got to say I love your thumbnail 👍😂

[@johnlatrielle3219]

I had the Bavaria predecessor, the 2500. Great car, I’d traded my 69 2002 for the 2500. A bit challenging to keep the two solex carbs synced. Many memories when the guy pulled up next to me at a Montana restaurant stop and asked if it was a “British Motor Works”? Blasphemy!!!

[@rosk3165]

brings back memories i had one just like it same year back in 1982 love your videos

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

I'm a female micro scrapper from the UK and this was a banger of a recommendation from KZbin!!! My Grandad used to own a little village garage and never parted with things and your thumbnail brought back memories. I love this kind of thing and have joined you 👍look forward to the next one!!! (Oh and fixing it up would be amazing!!👌)

[@LogiForce86]

Would love to see this car restored. Now that it has shown life it's practically begging to be saved.

[@roryanderson6409]

Great video. Thanks so much for uploading it.

[@danielbutchart588]

I’m loving this will it start series, you are very education, entertaining, and nice to listen to I’d love to see more of this car for sure, take us through the restore process

[@billguyan1913]

Love those accents. That "liddle cawr" is reckoned to be a big car in Europe, certainly here in the UK.

[@alidaraie]

Yep, this was the largest BMW in its time

[@DeimosPC]

After living in the US for 5 years. Going back home to the UK blows my mind. I don't know how we even live with our tiny little cars and narrow country roads lol.

[@Clutchdjw]

It was a big car, but it probably isn't much different in size from a new age mini now!

[@californiadreaming9216]

Bill Guyan so... if a BMW Bavaria is considered a big car in England, what would a Bentley Flying Spur be considered? A tank? LOL

[@alidaraie]

@@californiadreaming9216 an ATV

[@1984xlx]

I had a 73 3.0s which is essentially the same car. It had a rod through the block when I bought it, so I put a used engine in it and drove it for a long time. It ran great and was fun to drive, but it did require frequent valve adjustments and carb adjustments to run it's best.

[@jeffreybuckley9757]

Love your videos, especially this one as it brings back memories of my ‘88 325 is. Really miss it. Keep up the great work, very entertaining.

[@hexagun6971]

has to be my favorite car youve brought back, please do more of this car!

[@mavecobrasil4446]

🙋🏼‍♂️muito bom irmão parabéns Amigo pelo trabalho 👍🏻🇧🇷

[@kevinpeterson3440]

This little thing might be a decent restoration project. Seems solid.

[@taydencornish]

i love your videos! they are so genuine no bs no like comment subscribe no fancy tools or anything just a real bloke having a go, cheers from australia!!! keep on keepin on GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@waynebrown6901]

Definitely want to see more of this car!!

[@johndoodle4976]

"I'm surprises we didn't catch on fire" and "never keep the fuel inside of the car" are doing it for me 👌 hahah. Best of luck from Amsterdam 🇳🇱✊🍀🇺🇸 from a BMW driver bye the way.

[@LtKedobu]

I like how he makes up his own names for parts if he doesn’t immediately know it, I hope this goes good!

[@theofficialkev2454]

Thank you algorithm gods I've been missing seeing some old engine revivals they're literally my favorite

[@cuntontheweb2657]

Would love to see more of this thing, it's really awesome!

[@jesterr7133]

I would love to see this car again. That double Weber setup was pretty common on European cars of that era. You can get a decent amount of power out of it. There is a lot to work with on that car. I would like to see you bring her back around, and learn a little more about them in the process.

[@charleschauffe5884]

Yeah, the original Solex carbs were troublesome...

[@chukzombi]

its rough, but definitely not a basket case like some of these cars have been. i bet it cleans up well.

[@ian93sc28]

hell yea ! Whatta treat can’t wait to see more on this

[@GreenStorm01]

Some serious potential in that one! Beautiful!

[@X3R0D3D]

dude hell yeah! i love you for posting this! i absolutely love old bmws! id love to see more content on this old girl, especially throw a cheap turbo on it! im gonna be tryin to put a '80 back on the road after 20 years!

[@vincentcasserole226]

slap a turbo in her please, love the bavaria. Brings back memories of when my aunt would drive me and my brothers to the grandcanyon every summer

[@santisizable]

Absolutely brilliant. Wish I found it.

[@cameronswann4648]

One of the more under rated Chanel’s on KZbin

[@thedammchannel]

Was literally just watching an old video saying damn I wish there were more videos lmao

[@thepepsidrink7756]

Same just found him today, just binged watched like 4 of his videos with some beer👌 best way to end a day

[@sithdestroya]

Very cool! Would definitely love to see it in another video! Where are y'all from? Got a heck of a neat dialect and a whole bunch of cars just laying around for the taken. I need to find me a place close to there

[@Rutoenfit]

The plate said Arkansas.

[@yammmit]

@@Rutoenfit Yeah he’s said in a comment before he’s from arkansas

[@germancarfan]

Great project, keep us updated

[@77936fief]

just a question, once you've established the vehicles are still in a running condition, do you restore them? if so, will you please post some videos of that as well

[@HunterShows]

I think he installs them in his yard.

[@MeredithFarms]

When’s the next video on the 1929 pickup?

[@jenningsmotorsports7554]

In a week or two hopefully waiting on a carb kit starter parts and a few other parts also trying to find some tires that are not extremely expensive or maybe a different set of wheels the brakes kinda work on the truck now also trying to get a steering wheel repair kit for it

[@beefcake___2677]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 can't wait

[@MeredithFarms]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 sweet looking forward to it…been watching quite a few of your videos, they are all really good!

[@YourJudgeLaw]

@@jenningsmotorsports7554 I genuinely would love to see you continue to bring back that georgous beast alive. She is so certainly hungry to be turned back on. ;) You can just see it when she was smoking when you started her up. I cannot wait to see you when you manage to bring her back alive and fully functioning again on the road, seriously. Keep going bro, just keep going. Great video!

[@ErraticPT]

One of the nicest looking beamers produced imo, all she needs is a lick o paint and a few ancillaries and she'd make a real good project/run about car.

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

Those M30 engines sure are tough as nails. That car is a fine example of how good BMW's engineering was back in the day when their cars were built like tanks.

[@Didnt_ask69]

Just found ur channel and I absolutely love it. Super informative.

[@ccnixon]

Forget all the turbo talk, sell the car to someone who will restore it...

[@brianfeuerman1732]

It’s his car, let him do what he wants with it.

[@maikelnait4495]

It’s Ok to have an opinion, right?

[@tripwire3992]

Nah its more fun patena and used than sat in a garage doing nothing

[@dylanmccallister1888]

These arent valuable at least not here on the west coast. I saw them for sale in arizona a lot. Up here in the NW too. Even had one abandoned outside our work. Eventually it was hit by a semi and we were surprised it lasted as long as it did without being tagged. This definitely isnt worth whatever you need to put into it to restore it.

[@Dawnzyxio14]

Why? Its way cooler when it looks all beat up and old

[@congame11]

This is why I subbed to this channel, I love these videos, I have always loved cars. I love this channel now. God bless america.

[@ivarstikums]

Lovely find, definitely worth saving

[@localdude3702]

Love your videos my guy, keep the content coming!

[@asadgonza]

You are an awesome guy. Love the way you talk.

[@MajorNismo38]

Love it. Definitely want to see this thing cleaned up and running down the road.

[@sjsiemka]

This is just lovely to see.

[@ertyuiiknbvcx]

Dad's friend had one of these, i can still see it before me brand new, silver paint, black interior with wooden parts in the interior, it looked nicer than many cars around at the time. It did run extremely long as a taxi before dad did buy it and it was used for many years more.

[@nickmunoz2586]

Would love to see this car come back maybe even restored or even as a fun turbo project! Killer car. Love BMW’s,

[@porker964c2]

BMW straight 6 with twin Webers? That's European royalty.! Your videos are cool af. Respect from Scotland!

[@bryanttaylor4300]

Just found this channel. Great content. Instant sub

[@metalheadmoparguy8077]

A car that comes back to life like that after 30 years , deserves a full restoration imo

[@fladoodel]

Man this is one of my dream cars. Crazy man love your videos