V12 BMW E31 850i Revival - Project Bilbao: Car Buying Road Trip - Part 1

[@maremare9515]

Thank god you immediately replaced the steering wheel 👏👏👏

[@M539Restorations]

I hated it.

[@ironmonkey1512]

All that was missing was a wing

[@lasmamlaslosmoulos7922]

​@@ironmonkey1512 Or a rabbit paw on the antenna.

[@_Hangman]

Entertaining and to the point, not lots of unnecessary talking like most KZbinrs these days blowing smoke up their own arse. Nice scenery in Spain too.

[@NickWalenda]

100% Agree

[@AlexanderMichelson]

200% agree.

[@carlosoruna7174]

lots of nice roads on the cantabrian coast.. spend my summers there.. San Sebastian to Santander. and inwards towards burgos. N635 from santander to burgos epic drive..

[@palanthis]

How many stories throughout history start with that phrase? "I'm on my way to Spain to do something stupid."

[@79ped]

At least three .

[@guzziwheeler]

Good job! Here is a real expert at work. And I like that he renews all "usual suspicious" parts mercilessly. After 30 years, it has to be the very big service. For a huge V12, the BMW engine, like the whole car, is surprisingly repair friendly and technically manageable.

[@BkSMedia]

Just found this channel, and I'm in heaven. A manual 6 speed, 850i E31 is my ultimate dream car. 🤤🤤 Now if you don't mind, I'm going to binge watch the rest of your content.

[@mathindowski4743]

6:01 LMAO -"No entiendo" -That went spectacularly well

[@forzaferrari9912]

That museum is literally the first shot of "The World Is Not Enough" Bond film. The car's gonna be amazing. I can't wait to see it restored.

[@M539Restorations]

Hah, I would've never remembered that! I just went and watched the opening scene. :) Thank you!

[@forzaferrari9912]

You're welcome. Btw the E31 would be a great Bond's car. Shame it hadn't get the chance as Brosnan's Bond used to drive BMWs.

[@M539Restorations]

I totally agree. At least he got to drive the E38 :D

[@douglasmartinez8671]

I wish I had been with you to translate😂. I once flew to Barcelona from North Carolina USA to buy a Land Rover Santana that I imported back home. Love your videos! Keep living your dream!

[@MaxCarponera]

Bilbao natural & Castro Urdiales resident here - Very pleased to have you. Come back any time.

[@Dragoncala]

I'm so """envy"" you had the possility to do this trip befre this crazy pandemic to this beautiful part of Europe, awesome weather, citry, food, cerveza. And the music during the Bilbao city tour its a HUGE plus!

[@Chicho-trremoto]

I live in Castro Urdiales, I am glad that you like my city, I hope you would take a good memory.

[@nerijusbar]

"some gauges here and they are disgusting " 😂 like your opinion about after market parts in cars. have same opinion 👌

[@wcads623]

Dead right

[@gendaminoru3195]

I walk away from any BMW when people install unapproved parts. Usually wheels that screw up the bearings and bushings. They usually neglect scheduled maintenance [like cooling system MTBF times, etc] in favor of garbage like this. Neglecting that which was designed for continued ops will cost you a lot more later, like double the acquisition price in many cases. Hope you didn't pay too much.

[@JJsAutomotive]

Well, everything can be done tastefully. Some cheap ass Momo stuff you can buy at the local discount car goods store is not tasteful and stating that is hardly enlightening knowledgeable people. :D

[@Itnecap]

I think absolutely the same. I mean, I own a tiny Panda, that's the kind of car that has been made to work, no one would bother if I install some gauges on my car. But that BMW, that's another story. You should kind "pay respect" of these cars imho

[@machtschnell7452]

It is interesting to watch your rehabilitation of the SOHC V12. In the USA these are known as fragile and costing more than they are worth to rehabilitate. Your efforts have indeed revealed it to be a most robust engine and lightly stressed. Man, you just made it out before COVID-19 hit them hard.

[@MikeBMW]

This is not only a good car video, it's, also, a great travel video! Looking forward to more, thanks! :)

[@M539Restorations]

Thanks! That was my goal with this video, not just about the car but the fun of traveling, exploring a new city and meeting new people.

[@MikeBMW]

@@M539Restorations You did it in an exemplary fashion. As much as I love your wrenching vids, and I do, the adventure is so much of what leads up to it. Keep it going, all of it, you'll find more bimmer lovers each day - I'm glad I found your channel.

[@M539Restorations]

Appreciate the support. There will be another one of Malaga soon. ;)

[@MBAlex-pm7nf]

" scheise" 😂 Tolles Auto, danke für das kurzweilige Video.

[@M539Restorations]

Danke!

[@alexmantell3219]

This is the type of stuff that you will write books about later. Awesome content.

[@porfyrus1]

This is one of the best KZbin channels I have discovered yet! Superb!

[@georgegeorgepht]

KZbin is creepy. I was just considering one of these cars today as a future project. Then today it recommends this video ? Weird ?!?!?

[@GhenadieKY]

Lasa ma vrajeala

[@indyjones1173]

Turn off the mic on your computer...they are listening

[@MuitoDaora]

You have been searching about cars, BMWs and perhaps this specific one.

[@guzziwheeler]

Gute Arbeit! Hier ist ein echter Könner am Werk. Und es gefällt mir, dass er alle "üblichen verdächtigen" Teile gnadenlos erneuert. Nach 30 Jahren muss es eben mal die ganz große Inspektion sein. Für einen mächtigen V12 ist der BMW-Motor wie auch der ganze Wagen erstaunlich reparaturfreundlich und technisch durchaus beherrschbar. Good job! Here is a real expert at work. And I like that he renews all "usual suspicious" parts mercilessly. After 30 years, it has to be the very big service. For a huge V12, the BMW engine, like the whole car, is surprisingly repair friendly and technically manageable.

[@koldobeni4]

I have recently discovered your channel and I find your videos very interesting. Im from Bilbao and I go very often to Castro-Urdiales. Nice to know you enjoyed these places! Its a shame that in Spain we dont have the automotive culture to value these cars as we should, and they end up leaving the country, as those Mercedes. At least this one went to somebody who is going to give it the love it deserves!

[@vegeta12379]

Just found this channel out of sheer luck. I subscribed because of how genuine you are. Can't wait for more videos!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! Always nice to read that.

[@vegeta12379]

Not Hitler LOL this has been my profile picture for a good 5 years now, maybe it's time for an change lol

[@romankalyniuk2596]

Thanks for your diligent commitment to excellence. Best vids for reclaiming neglected cars.

[@nikmilosevic1696]

Very good, another E31 850i will be saved! Spain looks nice.

[@simulacra007]

Yeah right, and I'm a Squirrel 😂

[@alexandergoldman]

spain is beautiful...never been but on the "to visit" list

[@hangableautobulbbot]

I was in Castro Urdiales a few months before your video walking the Camino, didn't think I'd find a car restoration video looking at the same sights I did shortly after! Fair play fantastic video

[@lucalegnani2413]

God I love this tipe of video Continue in this tipe of video man! Good job!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@RobertoRMOLA]

Nothing like a "cerveza y unas tapas" before dealing with the problems...

[@brendonbasiga]

I love your work and your videos. After watching your careful work and commitment to doing proper repairs with genuine BMW parts, I have become a fan. Please keep the videos coming!! Cheers, Brendon.

[@mattsbeamer]

I watched this series back to front. Great video, and a very interesting purchase.

[@GstarCurtis]

That car is in no way, in perfect condition. But man do I love E31s

[@kristijancoric3604]

Svaka cast za ove E 31 sto popravljas. Obozavam ove modele, jedan od najdrazih BMW modela. Pozdrav

[@grosbeakmc]

Looking through some of you older videos now with great interest. Great project!

[@147sterling6]

I loved thd music for the montage of Bilbao. And loving the restorations!

[@matthewbell1968]

How can anyone let an e31 go to the dogs like that!!! Well done on saving this gorgeous machine I look forward to all the updates. Subscribed!!!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you, Matthew!

[@gkelly941]

I'd bet the previous owner planned to resurrect the car, too, but was overtaken by life as his focus and resources shifted from a fancy car to his resposibilities at work and his growing family. Great job bringing this car back to life.

[@somosdeamstrad]

@@M539Restorations Where do you sell your restored cars?

[@Grindhousewatch2007]

Wife,Family,Kids,Animals,Work. And there is no more time for such a Car.

[@eMetresero]

Amazingly surprising!!!!!!! I am a citizen of Bilbao I am a BMW fan And I spent so much part of my life in Castro Urdiales.😯🤦‍♂️ And of course, really good job, I already saw the whole project. Congratualtions my friend, don't stop doing those kind of things!👍

[@M539Restorations]

Gracias! You live in a beautiful city!

[@guillerr56]

+1 from another citizen of Bilbao! 👌👏

[@vincenzodipisa3237]

Fascinating travelling with the excuse of buying cars...subscribed straightaway!

[@briancunningham1975]

Subscriber from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@jimmyneutron1889]

You are going to be known as Mr. 8 Series of you keep this up.

[@Landshark928]

Great channel! I agree fully about these horrific 'upgrades' ...can't imagine the owner paid money to make the 850i look worse. Good luck!

[@robertbrandywine]

Watching you and other people safely walk the streets of Bilbao made me regret that we can't do that here in the U. S.

[@simontist]

I love how in all of these videos, you're unsure about buying the car, then you go and have a beer then, after having had a beer, decide to buy it 😁

[@sjllee2588]

👍 I don’t know why I keep watching this but can’t wait the next episode. You said you don’t have much experiences on the cars but you are very skilled.

[@glennrogers6650]

What a lovely place. Good luck with the car!

[@gforcekaras]

That Benz is a beaut! My dream car...

[@davidmchugh2512]

Wow, you certainly have balls lol, it's going to be quite an undertaking, nothing you can't handle I am sure, I can't wait to see the next one.

[@emiliouruguay]

Hey, your Spanish isn’t too bad at all! I’m sure this car will look great. Kind regards from Uruguay

[@pouyan225]

Great video! you do a nice job documenting these builds but this one with the road trip is extra special, it has the ingredients of the American Roadkill show but with a touch of European charm!

[@crxdelsolsir]

You and I have a lot in common, we are both fixed on a Brand of car and specific models of that Brand. I know the feeling except my cars are not luxury brands and are more neglected than the ones you look at. My collection is: Honda Del Sol, Honda Prelude, Honda Concerto and Honda Accord. Glad to know I am not alone and to see another eccentric. 😄

[@ThePopa97]

Great work man, those cars are bright part of the history and it's sad how they are sometimes left behind.. Samo napred!

[@Cepera540]

Google translator?

[@Vaabuss]

Got yourself a new subscriber! Go post this video in the E31 facebook group!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! I already did, but feel free to share and post as well. :)

[@86andyw]

Dream machine. Well done.

[@jvrbat]

Man, i just love watching people enjoying my city. And what a gem of channel i discovered! You made me miss my old E39 525i tho... xD Eskerrik asko Sreten!

[@te71se]

IS THAT LEVAN POLKKA? Did not expect to hear that haha.

[@DashDrones]

Loved this. 850i's are a personal favourite. Subbed

[@AlexanderMichelson]

I reckon it's the best YT channel. Sreten is so great. Хеј Словени!

[@learguitarist]

I have seen this kind of language struggles quite a bit in my time but at first I thought you spoke spanish as the "Bienvenido en español" line was pretty damn good, specially for someone who is not fluent at it. That being said, the different accents in Spain are a wild ride even for native spanish speaking persons from other places like say, Latin America.

[@Eeeeste]

Man, have just started to follow you and can't stop watching the videos! Also an IT professional and cars enthusiast here (have an e30 325i coupe). I'm spanish native and the Conversation with the seller made my day XD. Keep posting!

[@Ricardogdc]

I’m just found this channel and this is the second video that i’m watching and now you got a new subscriber ✌️✌️ 🇪🇸🇪🇸 viva España

[@M539Restorations]

Gracias! Viva España!

[@mrchestwell]

Me too! Great isn’t it?!

[@NakaiSan.]

Bilbao is not spain

[@Ricardogdc]

Tony Tunnycliffe are you in drugs?

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Bonjour Hope you are doing well and having a great time in the new ALPINA.

[@lhm4772]

Brave guy 👍 The steering wheel and these fake instruments ! Unbelievable. Just looking at this stuff already hurts.

[@cesarefiderio1634]

TIENITELA MOLTO FORTE ,DI QUESTE NON SE NE TROVANO PIÙ!!!

[@schuey2003]

This would have to be my favourite video so far. Greetings from Australia.

[@Kuberniccus]

Love to see how do you restore this beautiful car /cheers from Spain

[@mysse67]

I love your videos and I’m in awe of you mechanical skills. I have been driving BMW for the last 16 years starting with a 540. I live down in the Murcia region of Spain (east coast) and if you are ever car hunting in this area let me know, I will gladly help you in any way I can 🙏🏻

[@williamskagen9901]

Really want a laguna green e39 touring! Love that color

[@magatsu82]

this channel is soooo good! glad I found it, it should have at least 500k subs. Great great content!

[@syux93]

Oh man, i loved the video and this BWM... , very good documented. The predispotition for the Spanish was good too. I can´t understand how they couldn´t understand a little bit of english. I´m from Argentina, and i understood you everything!

[@senor7857]

"mold" = "mierda" in spanish. I just discovered your channel and it's better than netflix!! Thank you for your effort!

[@Nichingo]

no, mold es moho, no mierda. Pero también significa "molde" por eso se confunde al traducirlo en google y dice "molde".

[@e31germany]

Super 👍🏽 Bitte die nächsten Folgen auch reinstellen 😊

[@M539Restorations]

Danke! Ich werde.

[@miguelm4801]

The part where you change that disgusting steering wheel for the original one is one of the most satisfying things I've ever seen in my life.

[@joelsnake8]

Awesome video mate! I found very funny the communication problems with the family hahaha I actually went to Bilbao two month ago to buy an E46 330Ci, in my case it was a 700km roadtrip from east spain to north spain. Suscribed!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! Those are always fun. :) Sounds like a great trip! Spain is beautiful for vacation, driving, food, people... you name it.

[@Juanlmatuscom]

Excellent video! Excellent car! Excellent explanation! Love It! Thank you

[@BPoweredLove]

0:13 I see you boys are wearing your trusty car-pushing footwear! Good job, lads! :-)

[@torresalex]

Not a BMW man myself, not at all, but that 8-series has been a favourite of mine ever since it came out. Had to laugh when you were on the phone with the daughter because she didn't understand you and kept insisting you wanted to start the car, not just turn the engine over.

[@endikavazquez3845]

Finde dein Kanal einfach mega! Mir macht wirklich Spaß deine Videos zu sehen , besonders dieses Video weil ich zufälligerweise aus Bilbao komme. Weiter so!!! 💪😜

[@levhrvth]

Nice video! Far as I know these beauties are getting rare. Really looking forward on this restoration! Can't wait for part two!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! Like I mentioned in the video, I won't be doing a full restoration due to lack of time and other projects, but I will get it up and running.

[@7MPower]

15:15 That little Rover 100 series ❤

[@AndrewCoom]

You’re a brave guy! Hope it works out well.

[@M539Restorations]

It did, hopefully 2nd part is out next week the latest.

[@bellezayverdad]

The daughter couldn't speak English either. I'm Spanish. I know she wasn't translating correctly. Übrigens habe ich gerade diese Channel herausgefunden. Ich finde es toll. Danke dir!

[@vams4862]

Man i just found ur Channel and its AWESOME! Keep up the good work and videos pls!

[@sergioserramusic]

OMG I want this very car, the color is beautiful!

[@gamebred3443]

Love these videos

[@joseluis550]

Hello from Spain👋 That kind of Cumbia style music does not match with Spain and even less with Bilbao.🤣 But I enjoyed this video a lot

[@dimitarstoichkov8935]

I found your channel fairly recently, but I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work :)

[@chrisdelaney7748]

My home town and also looks like the garages under my appartment. Shame I didn't see you, could defo have helped with the translation. Keep up the great work.

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you! Castro Urdiales is beautiful!

[@Cocodrilo2212]

Saludos desde Asturias España

[@Warhawk_]

How can you replace a good oem BMW steeringwheel with one from Kaufland i will never understand. I'm glad you put the old one back.

[@squeeeb]

12:55 we have one of those spider sculptures in Tokyo - apparently there are 6 around the world ! Love your content btw, been going through all the videos :)

[@Wetterflod]

Good and interesting video! Sweden also have Carfax btw....

[@albertorodriguezfernandez2160]

Man, the guy at some point said "moho" in Spanish which is the proper translation to "mould" the way you meant it, but then you used Google Translator and said "molde" which is also a translation but in a completely different meaning (like mould for biscuits). It's amazing the amount of Spanish cars that end up back in Germany, people in Spain don't really know what they're selling.

[@Plexxarn]

Looking forward to this project ! I almost bought a cheap, non driving e31 600km from home in 2009 but backed out in the last minute 😉

[@M539Restorations]

Cool, I wonder how much was it back then? That's when they really bottomed out in price.

[@Plexxarn]

@@M539Restorations I think I was going to pay about 3k EUR for it then, which was quite cheap in Sweden then. But you could buy a driving one for under 4.5k and it needed some work so.. Bought an e24 instead.

[@M539Restorations]

Nice. Also a beautiful car. It's funny seeing the price then and now, you can't get a totaled E31 for that money nowadays in Europe.

[@sagarpuyii15bilbo]

My cityyyyyyy, amazing Video

[@roberto3420]

What a surprise! I Live near Castro, you made a incredible work with this car. Congratulations, you have a new suscriber

[@racingautomotive3966]

So fun see this video from Spain... near where you bought the car... You have a new follower... :)

[@omarg6022]

This song is a banger and will never not slap

[@javierdesande9620]

Im From Bilbao, man if you need someone to help you, Im 100% in.850I, what a machine.

[@andersholm5268]

Just found the channel and is really looking forward to updates on your project cars!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@maxnelson2804]

I enjoy this video... Spain is really nice Maybe you should do a video for your own town....