<![CDATA[Z1]]>The BMW Z1 isn't the most attractive BMW made by any means but I dig it. I came across some interesting pictures of them and some modded ones that actually look pretty decent.

Interchangable body panels

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drop-down doors

A Z1 design study, the hoodline reminds me of a 7-series

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Inspiration for the clownshoe?

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Its a BMW, of course there is an "Art Car" version of it.

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More design study

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M20 Powered

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http://www.bmw-club.cz/graphics/gallery/full/193_z1a.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/bruceholder/Z1/Z1005.jpg

http://files.autogespot.com/autogespot/files/28_05_2012//c396028052012220207_1.jpg

Alpina version

http://www.alpina-archive.com/images/cars/7107-01.jpg

Acceleration in an Alpina Z1

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/1029/z1RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:37:45 GMTFri, 21 Dec 2012 01:55:41 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:42:18 GMT]]>

Brian said:

^Evidently so, kinda weird and quirky. But I can see why it never caught on. Imagine if your door got stuck in the down position...

That would be EPIC.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12781https://wibimmers.com/post/12781Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:42:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:25:47 GMT]]>^Evidently so, kinda weird and quirky. But I can see why it never caught on. Imagine if your door got stuck in the down position...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12774https://wibimmers.com/post/12774Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:25:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:10:25 GMT]]>Do the doors roll down like windows?

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Ryan... said:

Definitely not a fan of its appearance, but given the opportunity to see/sit in/drive one, I'd take that chance in a heartbeat.

That's my thoughts exactly.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12758https://wibimmers.com/post/12758Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:39:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:17:29 GMT]]>I want that steering wheel!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12757https://wibimmers.com/post/12757Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:17:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:28:12 GMT]]>I've actually always wanted one, I saw 2 of them the last time I was in Germany, they look pretty cool in person

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12756https://wibimmers.com/post/12756Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:28:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:14:07 GMT]]>Definitely not a fan of its appearance, but given the opportunity to see/sit in/drive one, I'd take that chance in a heartbeat.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12755https://wibimmers.com/post/12755Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:14:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:33:34 GMT]]>I always liked the Z1. They handle insanely I believe. Like BMW's miata.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/12753https://wibimmers.com/post/12753Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:33:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Z1 on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:26:22 GMT]]>Looks like a lotus elan

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