But when was the last time we saw Sreten sell a car? I swear he's opened a series of Air BnB 's across Frankfurt where you get to sleep in the boot of a Bimmer for a night. 😂
Question: Why this man doesn't have at least 500K subs by now? Considering this is trully one man operation and Sreten's videos are on another level when it comes to content, editing and no unrelated promotion of hair growth products or whatever, he simply deserves to reach that number and beyond.
Not everyone can watch a guy disassemble, repair and assemble a car that 99.9% of subscribers will not own. That's not his fault, just that's the type of content that not everyone like watching. No bangs, no whistles, no explosions, you know😂😂
Not enough drama involved I suspect, nor click bait thumbnails. As much as I want this channel to grow to new and fantastic heights, I hope it’s never at the expense of Sreten having to sell out and join the click bait culture.
In my opinion, the young generation are more interesting about extreme tuning, looks and a tons of horse power. Only the people like me and you, ho enjoy extremly about the old cars to came to a second life with specs and look like from factory are the target for this chanel.
Because this channel does not have the crazy hyper camera shots and transitions and cliffhangers etc. This is pure automotive restauration documentary. It takes a real enthousiast to recognize the pureness of this channel, and we love it.
I honestly feel like this car should be a museum show piece, absolutely stunning inside and out. I'm so glad to have watched this project through since the start, hard to believe this is even the same car from Chicago. Always excited for more projects, keep up the work.
This project challenged you most likely harder than any before, but it also really took your experience to the highest level. In all your RUclips presence, you've always been highly skilled, but after all this time, the only right thing to say is this: you truly are an expert and a professional. It doesn't matter that this isn't what you've learned in school or university. You are the living proof that learning by doing can equally get you this far if you are determined and put all your energy in it. You may not be a BMW certified service partner and you may not always have the official BMW tools for everything, but it's the outcome that counts, and it is as good as it can get. I really hope the guys from ALPINA will get to see this masterpiece as well, you deserve all the attention. Thank you for all of this, you are a big inspiration for so many out there, and I am sure your input has helped many people out there to solve their own problems and maybe for some also to work on their own cars.
Is the before & after results that are mind-blowing specially if all operations would be made inside Alpina service for example.. I'm curious how they will welcome Sreten when they will meet..
if I had a magnificent car like that I would only take it out on the street on sunny days on weekends and always leave it clean in the garage covered with a proper cape. it's a gem.
I love your videos! As a detailer, I'm so grateful you accounted for the time in perfecting the trim pieces. It is so difficult for customers to comprehend what it takes to pursue perfection. The difference between 90% and 100% is enormous. Kudos to you!
Streton opens the bonnet, hears a noise and says, let's change the bearings while we here.....Love it bud. Thanks for the best DIY on You Tube. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦.
That last 15 minutes or so bit brought me to happy tears...goddammit this project went deep...but what a HUGE satisfaction this one brings. That being said, watching the ending wearing a m539 hoodie tops it off.
The end result is just stunning, incredibly gorgeous. I'm so glad I could share this journey with you, from the other side of the monitor. It's been one hell of a ride, that is for sure!
Best videos. Best Restorations. Best step-by-step explanations. Best attention to details. Best and most thorough mechanic. Best diagnostician. Best disclosures of problems and repairs and part suppliers...of any other auto repair and restoration site, anywhere. Thank you.
This project was extremely challenging and you've definitely ran into difficult moments and decisions regarding it's future. Nonetheless, the most remarkable part of the story is that you've never give up on the car and managed to transform all the problems stemming from that project into new learning points. Excellent - keep it up bro!
Du bist einfach ein Genie. Ich liebe deine Videos. Es gibt meiner Meinung nach keine Person, die auch nur ansatzweise deine Professionalität hat. Meinen absoluten Respekt für dein Können.
I don't normally like the E66, like the majority of people, but this, in this configuration is jaw droppingly hot to look at. Amazing work you did! Love it!
Thank you for the torque figures now added on the screen! I really appreciate it! I am only concerned that you will burn out now doing even more editing work! Please stay sane, Streten, we need you!
As an owner of an E30 2 E46 sedans and previously owned E38 and E60 manual this is my favorite channel in the entire you tube universe. You have got my passion for wrenching reignited and have learned So much. THANK YOU. And you have saved me a world of misery. I actually had a test drive scheduled on a nice B7 of this exact spec. Have since canceled and will never think of that ever again. You are tremendous Keep up the life saving work.
This has to be one of the best and complete examples of any restored 200k+ on the road, congratulations Streten in my opinion your workmanship is levels above.
The lengthy restoration makes the car look better than new, So great to see another modern classic being revived and has to be the finest example today well done 👍
Paining the rotors makes sense to me like paining the tires, I mean: cleaning them - ok, paining? complete madness! I just love your channel, happy to see you busy with cosmetics instead of failed engines.
Wow. Just,… wow. It feels bitter sweet seeing this saga come to close. Maybe another long running drama to interspace into your other projects would be fun!🙂 This project is amazing; thank you for the content!!!
Congratulations on seeing this project through to completion. The pursuit of perfection is a long and arduous journey. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
As always, magical and fascinating work. Your knowledge and dedication makes me envious. As a former E39 owner I share your passion,. As a retired IT guy you make me wish I had followed my instincts at the beginning of my career So, in some ways, your adventures allow me to relive my youth. What an outstanding car, hats off to you for a magnificent job!
Your channel is the only one I prepare for. Up nice and early before anyone can bother me, make some coffee and spend this hour watching you care for old bimmers the way I wish I could. Fkn excellent.
Your attention to detail, knowledge of what needs doing and how to do it is insane (great), it reminds me of an entirely different project, but equally insane, called “Project Binky”. Keep up the good work.
So happy you showed the problem with spacers. Most people think it's just plug & play, when actually it's really difficult to get exact fitment with no annoying wheel shakes.
Despite the steering knuckles not getting vapor blasted, this level of attention to detail is absolutely fantastic. It is most deflating that it requires being able to have a full time detailer along with the gardner, pool maintainer, and zookeeper on staff.
Wow Sreten, if there was an Oscar for this type of work you would for sure win it!!! This is so amazing, your work and attention to detail, unbelievable!!!!
From this point on, you are to be known as the "Wrench Master..." - Love your humor when you work alone and talk to yourself and your attention to detail coupled to your deep knowledge of the car is amazing. I love watching the master work - can't wait for your next project.
Such a wonderful finish to a troubled Project Chicago. It has now become a showroom vehicle, that’s quite a journey for this Alpina. As always, your editing and camera work is outstanding, Sreten. Thank you for bringing us along on this fantastic journey, I can’t wait to see what you do with the other projects. Take care of yourself, my friend.
Wow Sreten, this car is a jewel, it'll be hard to let go. Who ever is gonna buy this one, is gonna be a lucky bastard. Buying cars from you is a better experience than from a brand dealership, the car is now on another level compared to its original delivery standard. 👌
knock knock....Oh, still my favourite build and story telling. Thank you for at least another episode. Sreten you are our guilty pleasure. Amazing eye for details.
Love the endless pursuit of perfection and battle with entropy. One question: does anyone else think the steering wheel logo looks a bit like a Window 95 logo?
In order to watch this video. I have have clean my monitor with screen cleaner and micro fiber towel so that my monitor can have a mirror finish. I also use the same towel to clean my glass so that I can have a prefect visual. I am considering to purchase a better monitor to watch video on this channel. Finally, this is and will be the best restoration of B7 ever.
Better then new. The car looks AMAZING. All of the troubles you went through with this car I think have payed off. Awesome work as always, Sreten you are the best.
What a journey this was. Can't believe there are 18 episodes already. Enjoyed every second of it. Good time as any to come out with total cost (minus the car itself) estimations. I guess around 65k€
I personally ally love your jokes and quirkiness, after watching you for many many hours. It's easy to tell now when things are going well for you. Your attitude and jokes have that much more shine. Keep up the amazing work, we all know how difficult this project was. And the end result shows exceptionally well.
Great work Sreten! Its in an immaculate condition. So much work put into this beast, mechanically and cosmetically. The only thing I would consider doing now is dry ice the underside. And then sell it to someone who will really take care of it. Fingers crossed you still make a (little) profit.
Alpina should buy it back from you and put it on display in a heritage collection or something. Like you said, too nice to be used. Keep up the good work, admire your passion and working skills.
Unbelievably happy and proud of what we have achieved together!! I would have never thought I'd sit here in 2023 marveling at an Alpina E65 thinking 'this is one of the best looking BMWs of the modern era'. The result is nothing short of perfect. For me, it would be a tad too much because now the usability is gone - you're always worried but hopefully this will go away over time and you can just use 'and abuse' it within limits of course. What an absolute beauty - congratulations!
Splendid results with Alpina, undoubtedly the world's finest B7 in existence today
...And ever existed
Might be worth putting it in a museum
Youd be surprised how many undocumented B7s are out there.
Better than when new, no doubt.
@@y2ksierra brand new, it had bad paint job. So the words can't be more true.
Whoever buys this car will appreciate the time and effort that went into the final finish. Now, I just need a poster of this masterpiece.
But when was the last time we saw Sreten sell a car? I swear he's opened a series of Air BnB 's across Frankfurt where you get to sleep in the boot of a Bimmer for a night. 😂
A poster would do this car justice!!
Eine gute Idee! Mach doch bitte ein paar Wallpapers zum herunterladen. Danke!
Question: Why this man doesn't have at least 500K subs by now?
Considering this is trully one man operation and Sreten's videos are on another level when it comes to content, editing and no unrelated promotion of hair growth products or whatever, he simply deserves to reach that number and beyond.
Not everyone can watch a guy disassemble, repair and assemble a car that 99.9% of subscribers will not own. That's not his fault, just that's the type of content that not everyone like watching. No bangs, no whistles, no explosions, you know😂😂
haha shots fired at Alex.
Not enough drama involved I suspect, nor click bait thumbnails. As much as I want this channel to grow to new and fantastic heights, I hope it’s never at the expense of Sreten having to sell out and join the click bait culture.
In my opinion, the young generation are more interesting about extreme tuning, looks and a tons of horse power. Only the people like me and you, ho enjoy extremly about the old cars to came to a second life with specs and look like from factory are the target for this chanel.
Because this channel does not have the crazy hyper camera shots and transitions and cliffhangers etc. This is pure automotive restauration documentary. It takes a real enthousiast to recognize the pureness of this channel, and we love it.
When you zoomed in on that unknown BMW in your parking lot you made my entire day.
Lol, mine as well 😂
Best looking Bimmer to date.
29:21 the way the pad landed perfectly in that box
I honestly feel like this car should be a museum show piece, absolutely stunning inside and out. I'm so glad to have watched this project through since the start, hard to believe this is even the same car from Chicago. Always excited for more projects, keep up the work.
chicago*
Maybe that's what will happen, perhaps it'll end up with Harry Metcalfe, or Jay Leno, or even Alpina themselves possibly.
@@MBS.. not sure how i messed that one up
The scream at the G80 M4 got me rolling :D
I’m almost happy things didn’t go as planned because I don’t want this project to end it’s my absolute fav.
I have to be really honest, as i like watching every minute of your videos with all of my heart, the 21:00 is one of my favourite part so far.
The look of that car is kind of growing on me...
That Home Alone scream when filming the new BMW made my day. Thank you
I was just about to order some non OE/OEM parts, when I got the email that an M539 video had gone up… and I remembered to stay classy - stay OEM.
Hehe, true :D
With parts, you ALWAYS get what you pay for! Stay classy my guy!
Without youtube revenue, for me sometimes Febi is the best compromise for my E39. It has not let me down much yet so far 😄.
The results are better than factory. What a beautiful result. I think the video adds value to the car....nothing is missed.
The scream when you see the G82. Exactly what goes through my mind.
Came to comments to say THE FUCKING SCREAM 🤣🤣
A face only a mother could love 😅
Came looking for this comment, I lol'ed HARD. Right after his excitement for the musical note:
Same as me
NGL it looked boss af
Alpina should buy this car from you and put it in a (their) museum, it's that well done!
Really happy to see this underrated generation of 7 series being appreciated this much
The attention to detail is on another level, extremely impressive, gold standard of RUclips restoration videos imo.
This project challenged you most likely harder than any before, but it also really took your experience to the highest level. In all your RUclips presence, you've always been highly skilled, but after all this time, the only right thing to say is this: you truly are an expert and a professional. It doesn't matter that this isn't what you've learned in school or university. You are the living proof that learning by doing can equally get you this far if you are determined and put all your energy in it.
You may not be a BMW certified service partner and you may not always have the official BMW tools for everything, but it's the outcome that counts, and it is as good as it can get.
I really hope the guys from ALPINA will get to see this masterpiece as well, you deserve all the attention. Thank you for all of this, you are a big inspiration for so many out there, and I am sure your input has helped many people out there to solve their own problems and maybe for some also to work on their own cars.
Amen Brother!!!
I couldn't drive the car with such perfect paint. Looks like it belongs in a museum.
I think that nobody would have ever thought that such a perfect alpina b7 would still exists up to this date, keep up the good work👍👍
Is the before & after results that are mind-blowing specially if all operations would be made inside Alpina service for example..
I'm curious how they will welcome Sreten when they will meet..
Absolutely incredible. This is the pinnacle of automotive content. Everything done the right way with no shortcuts. This belongs in a museum.
Honestly this thing needs to go to an alpina museum
Through the power of empathy, we all feel like we have worked so much on this car. Kudos to you on never giving up; on so many occasions!
Matthias is excellent - he organized getting my AC Cobra from Spain to the US. Top job and highly recommended
These videos are just the best !! Who needs Netflix when we have this legend to watch 👌car looks amazing well done
Yay! 6:56 Vixen Aquablast Therapy!
9:25 2-3 Layers! 😅
10:42 We are Men!
12:22 before and after shot therapy!
19:56 Ladies and Señoras! 🤣
30:19 Ahh...the eccentric millionaire! 🤣
Excellent Episode!
if I had a magnificent car like that I would only take it out on the street on sunny days on weekends and always leave it clean in the garage covered with a proper cape. it's a gem.
I love your videos! As a detailer, I'm so grateful you accounted for the time in perfecting the trim pieces. It is so difficult for customers to comprehend what it takes to pursue perfection. The difference between 90% and 100% is enormous. Kudos to you!
Streton opens the bonnet, hears a noise and says, let's change the bearings while we here.....Love it bud.
Thanks for the best DIY on You Tube. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦.
Nothing makes me happier than an episode from this channel in a holiday night! Pure pleasure.
I’m just slow clapping, your vigor and endurance on this project has been nothing short of heroic. Automotive perfection
That last 15 minutes or so bit brought me to happy tears...goddammit this project went deep...but what a HUGE satisfaction this one brings. That being said, watching the ending wearing a m539 hoodie tops it off.
This one should be put in a museum! Amazing, simply amazing!
Sretens museum...or a galery 💪
Coming back to this video for the 4th time just to appreciate the perfection achieved here.
The end result is just stunning, incredibly gorgeous. I'm so glad I could share this journey with you, from the other side of the monitor. It's been one hell of a ride, that is for sure!
I've got no words other than WOW! , also want to be sure the algorithm knows of your existence! Amazing work.
My excitement when i saw that you uploaded a new video is not measurable. The quality is superb. Please never stop making these.
The car gods thank you for saving this one, Sreten. Looks stunning. I hope it treats you to some amazing roadtrips.
This has been the most insane saga. Well done!
Best videos. Best Restorations. Best step-by-step explanations. Best attention to details. Best and most thorough mechanic. Best diagnostician. Best disclosures of problems and repairs and part suppliers...of any other auto repair and restoration site, anywhere. Thank you.
This project was extremely challenging and you've definitely ran into difficult moments and decisions regarding it's future. Nonetheless, the most remarkable part of the story is that you've never give up on the car and managed to transform all the problems stemming from that project into new learning points. Excellent - keep it up bro!
What a journey this project has been. Seeing him persevere through all the problems and end up with this result is so satisfying.
Du bist einfach ein Genie. Ich liebe deine Videos. Es gibt meiner Meinung nach keine Person, die auch nur ansatzweise deine Professionalität hat. Meinen absoluten Respekt für dein Können.
I don't normally like the E66, like the majority of people, but this, in this configuration is jaw droppingly hot to look at. Amazing work you did! Love it!
The E65 sold better than the E38.
I'm so proud and happy for this process! As it was my own achievement. Best youtube channel by far!
Thank you for the torque figures now added on the screen! I really appreciate it! I am only concerned that you will burn out now doing even more editing work! Please stay sane, Streten, we need you!
Man..I would watch 3 hours of your video in a single episode..
As an owner of an E30 2 E46 sedans and previously owned E38 and E60 manual this is my favorite channel in the entire you tube universe. You have got my passion for wrenching reignited and have learned So much. THANK YOU. And you have saved me a world of misery. I actually had a test drive scheduled on a nice B7 of this exact spec. Have since canceled and will never think of that ever again. You are tremendous Keep up the life saving work.
So good looking👌 Great episode as always!
The scream at the intruder 😂😂😂
This has to be one of the best and complete examples of any restored 200k+ on the road, congratulations Streten in my opinion your workmanship is levels above.
The lengthy restoration makes the car look better than new, So great to see another modern classic being revived and has to be the finest example today well done 👍
Paining the rotors makes sense to me like paining the tires, I mean:
cleaning them - ok,
paining? complete madness!
I just love your channel, happy to see you busy with cosmetics instead of failed engines.
Wow. Just,… wow. It feels bitter sweet seeing this saga come to close. Maybe another long running drama to interspace into your other projects would be fun!🙂
This project is amazing; thank you for the content!!!
I have never been a fan of this 7-series body, but the Project Chicago episodes have changed my mind about it.
Congratulations on seeing this project through to completion. The pursuit of perfection is a long and arduous journey. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
Keep it!
You deserve this car. this was by far the most heart breaking journey to date. Keep it.
What an amazing restoration. The finish product is superb. 👏
A Project Binky and Project Chicago video getting released on the same day?😍 The stars have aligned!
Oh yes !
Absolutely a piece of art, you are a BMW perfectionist to the max. Absolutely amazing!!
As always, magical and fascinating work. Your knowledge and dedication makes me envious.
As a former E39 owner I share your passion,. As a retired IT guy you make me wish I had followed my instincts at the beginning of my career
So, in some ways, your adventures allow me to relive my youth.
What an outstanding car, hats off to you for a magnificent job!
Such an amazing car! The wood interior trim looks so much better than the previous!
Your channel is the only one I prepare for. Up nice and early before anyone can bother me, make some coffee and spend this hour watching you care for old bimmers the way I wish I could. Fkn excellent.
Perfect start to the long weekend! Man I love this old Alpina. I actually think it's better than new now, breathtaking work 😎
Amazing effort and attention to detailed Streten, can’t wait for the E92 M3 project 😊
Your attention to detail, knowledge of what needs doing and how to do it is insane (great), it reminds me of an entirely different project, but equally insane, called “Project Binky”. Keep up the good work.
Project Binky AND M539 video in one weekend??? Living the dream!!
So happy you showed the problem with spacers. Most people think it's just plug & play, when actually it's really difficult to get exact fitment with no annoying wheel shakes.
Despite the steering knuckles not getting vapor blasted, this level of attention to detail is absolutely fantastic. It is most deflating that it requires being able to have a full time detailer along with the gardner, pool maintainer, and zookeeper on staff.
I'm sure it looks better than when it was brand new in the showroom!! Damn what a sick car! You can look at it all day and not get bored!
Everything Sreten touches turns to gold! Beautiful work and very impressive camera work! Loving the high quality!
Car looks absolutely stunning, anyone who will drive, see or buy this will fall in love with it.
You should keep it! The Alpina turned out so great 🙌
Wow Sreten, if there was an Oscar for this type of work you would for sure win it!!! This is so amazing, your work and attention to detail, unbelievable!!!!
I said before... I am not a fan of BMW... But your work and the results are just WOW... Congrats...
From this point on, you are to be known as the "Wrench Master..." - Love your humor when you work alone and talk to yourself and your attention to detail coupled to your deep knowledge of the car is amazing. I love watching the master work - can't wait for your next project.
Such a wonderful finish to a troubled Project Chicago. It has now become a showroom vehicle, that’s quite a journey for this Alpina. As always, your editing and camera work is outstanding, Sreten. Thank you for bringing us along on this fantastic journey, I can’t wait to see what you do with the other projects. Take care of yourself, my friend.
Best car channel in this platform. Period. That said, I want to begin with the e92 series. Regards from Spain
From 2:15
I'm going to pass out just by looking at that shining beauty,
I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING THAT PERFECT
Bro all I can say is thank you. This was one amazing project.
The new torque animation is so🔥🔥🔥
Wow Sreten, this car is a jewel, it'll be hard to let go.
Who ever is gonna buy this one, is gonna be a lucky bastard.
Buying cars from you is a better experience than from a brand dealership, the car is now on another level compared to its original delivery standard. 👌
I am disproportionately excited about the visit to Alpina and I can't even explain why.
Same here, those guys wouldn't know what hit them, they'll never see a B7 in that shape ever in their life again.
Said it before and I'll say it again, this is the best YT channel, period.
Well done, the Alpina is in immaculate condition!!
Well everyone….this has been one hell of a journey for this project and it’s been brilliant.
Can we all just appreciate the matching trim and mobile phone case. Next level Sreten. Truly next level
This series has been such an inspiration for me. Thank you for all the hard work!
knock knock....Oh, still my favourite build and story telling. Thank you for at least another episode. Sreten you are our guilty pleasure. Amazing eye for details.
Love the endless pursuit of perfection and battle with entropy. One question: does anyone else think the steering wheel logo looks a bit like a Window 95 logo?
In order to watch this video. I have have clean my monitor with screen cleaner and micro fiber towel so that my monitor can have a mirror finish. I also use the same towel to clean my glass so that I can have a prefect visual. I am considering to purchase a better monitor to watch video on this channel. Finally, this is and will be the best restoration of B7 ever.
''On a lie detector'' I'm rolling on the floor laughing 🤣🤣
every time I watch your videos,I am very excited.I am deeply attracted by your rigorous technology and rigorous working attitude.thank you!
Better then new. The car looks AMAZING. All of the troubles you went through with this car I think have payed off. Awesome work as always, Sreten you are the best.
You took "Restoring a not-yet Oldtimer" to a new level. Totally crazy. In a good way. Thank you for your content!
What a journey this was. Can't believe there are 18 episodes already. Enjoyed every second of it. Good time as any to come out with total cost (minus the car itself) estimations. I guess around 65k€
I personally ally love your jokes and quirkiness, after watching you for many many hours. It's easy to tell now when things are going well for you. Your attitude and jokes have that much more shine. Keep up the amazing work, we all know how difficult this project was. And the end result shows exceptionally well.
Great work Sreten! Its in an immaculate condition. So much work put into this beast, mechanically and cosmetically. The only thing I would consider doing now is dry ice the underside. And then sell it to someone who will really take care of it. Fingers crossed you still make a (little) profit.
There's no way he would make profit on project car, I hope he never sells it
Sreten. You have inspired me to continue fixing my own cars to a level closer to you. Thanks
Perfect Friday evening viewing! Thanks and keep up the excellent work Sreten!
Alpina should buy it back from you and put it on display in a heritage collection or something. Like you said, too nice to be used. Keep up the good work, admire your passion and working skills.
21:01 best moment ever:)
Unbelievably happy and proud of what we have achieved together!! I would have never thought I'd sit here in 2023 marveling at an Alpina E65 thinking 'this is one of the best looking BMWs of the modern era'. The result is nothing short of perfect. For me, it would be a tad too much because now the usability is gone - you're always worried but hopefully this will go away over time and you can just use 'and abuse' it within limits of course.
What an absolute beauty - congratulations!
That scream at the new BMW 😂