Electric Ladyland: an electric conversion E21

From time to time, we like to post things that we think may be of interest to our readers.  This is one of those examples:  an E21 converted to electric drive.  This car was posted for sale on craigs list... and this is really all we know about it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtPk5IUbdH0

1983 BMW 320i. 144 Volt system, Albright Contactors, ADC Motors 9 inch Motor, 27 HP, 5 speed, 99,177 miles on body, running gear. 2,737 miles on motor and electrical equipment. Suspension engineered by Ground Control. Professionally installed coil-over springs and new shock absorbers. New tires, shocks and coil-overs in 2008. Over $12,000 invested. Price: $8,000. Come see in Stafford, VA, 22554.

Great for short commutes! Needs no gasoline. Charges on household electricity for about $1.50 per use. Saves on maintenance-no oil changes. No repairs on radiator, water pump, timing belt/chain, etc. A simple system, batteries, a motor, and control electronics, very reliable - safe and easy for anyone, professional or homeowner to service.

Location: Stafford, VA-22554
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t832ITJuAQg

For other info on electric BMWs:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2011/09/many-thanks-to-bimmerforums-member-tom.html

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/06/born-electric-bmw-i3-concept.html

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2011/09/900hp-electric-bmw-can-beat-tesla.html


Here is the 1972 ad for the Munich Olympics. "Elektro Auto."  BMW supplied a number of these for the Olympic Games that year.