As suggested by Tor, what about a topic to discuss matters of originality? There are multiple ways of treating your beloved E21, and one of them is keeping it in original nick. So if you have questions about original looks or options or want to discuss originality issues, go ahead in this topic. And of course, if you have a very, very original E21, put it up here or place a link to your car in the Owners Gallery. But beware of the verdict of the Original Polizei!
Anyone have a picture of an E21 in Police livery by the way?
but with clear limitations. Cars are there for driving, BMW's are sporty cars by nature and I like a sporty driving style as well. Which means that I demand a little bit more that a bone stock standard car... that's not about looks but about handling. That's why my cars all are upgraded when it comes to driveline and suspension. Not to extremes though, as I always try to find solutions that do not harm the initial design too much. So my cars are lowered, but not too much. My E21 went to bigger alloys, but no further than the 15" Alpina's which are a contemporary upgrade. And modifications I do, can always be undone to be able to get back to 100% original.
What was the main features in the facelift? I see that there is digital clock in later models, and fabric in door-covers. You have the whole difference in spec in pre- and after facelift? Out of curiosity what brand (factory) was the tyre you took off the car? Italien spec, was with one side-mirror only?
Car still looks cool, but now i drive like an old man, and I have a woman. So now i want to have some quality time in my garage, with my radio, coffeemaker and a Rigid calendar and the Baur to pat on. 
