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1967 BMW 1600: A Bimmer Named Derby
As a 1973 MGB owner, I identify with the young lady. Owning and driving a “classic” is a visceral experience. Some wonder how I bother to own a car with such an awful reputation for being unreliable. However, I counter that a properly maintained “B” exhibits fewer problems as compared with modern-day, electronic dominated sleds. My only (and very minor) suggestion is to show bikers riding their own period classics, preferably 60’s era slash 2’s.
I love all classics from this period, the days when style wasn’t computer generated or designed by committee. These cars weren’t perfect like modern cars, they need care to drive and care to maintain. You have to be passionate or you wouldn’t own one! Hats off to Lisa for her knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for this beautiful car. Another great Petrolicious video to get us through the lockdown, well done to all involved 🙂
Hi everyone! Lisa here. Thank you so much for watching Derby’s video. Can’t thank Petrolicious enough for putting out content that’s “tastefully” done for us car enthusiasts! I would like to thank the videographer who came out to shoot Derby in such a creative way! I would also like to thank Bay Area local Jim Huff who had an quick cameo appearance in this video with his 4 door 1600 Neue Klasse BMW. You can catch his petrolicious video called “the Grey Ghost” also on Petrolicious. My car enthusiast friends are all one of a kind and I enjoy seeing them at car events and just driving around on the roads! As mentioned in the video, appreciating cars are in our blood and we all speak the same language. Take care out there and drive tastefully!
Hi Lisa, beautifully done! My favorite part you said you want to drive it when you’ll be old lady with driving gloves on! I can totally appreciate it! Just a few days ago I saw an F80 M3 in Marina Blue with white interior where old lady with same age passenger were driving this beast of the machine! What a sight to enjoy!
