A Bavarian premium automaker with a sporty flair and a knack for building some of the best inline-six engines in the world, BMW is not exactly the most frequent target for custom engine-swap projects.

There is no denying that certain automotive icons should not be touched. One such case might be the ‘E30’ generation of the BMW 3 Series – but that would be when looking from a single point of view.

Despite changing it over the years, BMW's most memorable slogan is "The Ultimate Driving Machine," and no other model by the Bavarian marque better encapsulates that tagline quite like the 3-series.

The BMW E30 M3 is one of the most worshiped cars in the history of cars and it totally deserves the attention it gets. But on the other side, this leaves the other hidden gem of the E30 family in the ...

The E30 BMW 3 Series is a legend among car enthusiasts, and for good reason. It's a beautifully engineered, mechanical German car that wasn't muddied by too many electronics, turbochargers, or a ...

While the E30 BMW M3 is, of course, an even more iconic performance car, Cammisa notes that the rarity and value of those cars means most are hidden in storage and are rarely put through their paces.

BMW South Africa created some iconic performance cars in the latter part of the 20th century, with the E30 generation 333i and 325iS attaining cult status, along with the lesser-known 530 MLE and 745i ...