The Greatest BMW Restoration Shop In The World: EAG (Enthusiast Auto Group)
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Don’t ever apologize for these long videos.
We need more of these 😂😂
Ditto! Thanks for all the great content Larry!
EVER! ESPECIALLY WITH BMW CONTENT …. actually this video was too short 😂😂
To me this was like 5 min. I can go for 2 hrs😅❤bmw
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Mentioning one of the actual founders of EAG, Eric Keller. Eric passed a few years ago and the business was bought by the people in this video. Eric deserves to be honored in this video for the legacy he left which is EAG. RIP Eric!!
Couldn't agree more. He was a great guy and passionate about BMW
So true was a friend of mine on Facebook for years remember seeing his m1 at October fest bmwcca show .
Eric was a legend. Him and Evan built an amazing business. These guys are lucky to own and continue their legacy.
I went there a week before Eric passed. Evan took me on a personal tour of the smaller location; absolutely rad guy.
I agree, but you can see a picture of him at the wall at around 3:08 and again at 3:45.
This was essentially a huge advertisement video and I enjoyed every minute of it
As a self confessed BMW fanboy I absolutely loved this video. I consider myself lucky to have grown up when so many special BMW were attainable. I recall going into a BMW showroom with an M1 for sale for £37 000! We could buy E30 M3 for around £5K because here in the UK there was a rumour that timing chain tensioner replacement was mega expensive and a week spot in s14 engine design. It wasn't true but eventually people used the later s50 tensioner and people began to realise that the s14 is pretty bullet proof. My road and track E30M3 would rev to 9k (thanks to Schrick cams etc) and one day I would be on track and the next just going to the supermarket. I was flattered that Petrolicious made a video with my E30M3 called The Therapist. Sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on. I guess your enthusiasm is just pretty infectious. Thanks for a great video! Mark
😂😂. The M1 edit was the on point.
Totally excuses sitting on the couch lol
i think you mean 1M🤣
Best part 😂
Although wasn't the first M car the E12 M535i?
@@RetrobeemerYes and no, technically cars with the M and the full number behind it are “M lites”
BMWs 90s lineup was insane - E36 M3, E34 M5, E32 750li and E31 CSi all available at the same time. Some of the first engines getting over 100hp/l, manual V12s, pop up headlights, colours like Estoril Blue and Dakar Yellow (there are loads more incredible colours) and companies like Dinan, Alpina, ACSchnitzer and Hartge on the aftermarket side. For me 90’s BMW will always be the best era.
95 model year for bmw is like the best line up ever
also my other fav period colors are calypso rot, boston green, daytona violet
@@scootabrothaa Can’t go wrong with those! My own E36 is Boston Green
@@proxcess4946 i too have a boston green sedan
Love the cars EAG has but the prices are outrageous
Glad BMW has never been afraid of color! Looks like a giant bowl of awesome jelly beans.
Used to follow EAG on the regular when Eric posted onto YT. His presentation style and reverance for these top BMW examples is missed.
Definitely missed. He was a great guy.
wish he never rode motorcycles and stuck to his bmws RIP
Thank you Larry! Look forward to your next visit. We can drive 1 M car ... or even a M1!
I drive a fully restored Euro spec 1983 BMW e28 520i daily. Imported from Germany, 2 owner car. EAG's immaculate inventory is insane. Would love to see regular updates of their cars, especially the older stuff. ❤
Let’s take this time to thank Larry for giving us BMW guys/gals this video ❤
E12 did have an M car. The M535i . It is considered to be the first M badged 5 series. They also offered the "BMW Motorsports" packages in other flavors of E12 as well (though not considered M cars) Also when he mentioned not having a M version other then south America I think he was referring to the E12 MLE edition that was specific to South Africa. It was a homologation racing special E12 with a number of lightweight modifications. Very knowledgeable either way!
Not overpriced. They've got their niche. You want a top notch condition bmw with full OEM parts traced history, relatively low mileage and pristine condition? You need to pay for that. These are not "cars" as most enthusiasts see them and think, oh yeah that's overpriced! No...these are the M 1:1 diecast models you always wanted and dreamed about. Toys for adults. Lovely! Thanks EAG for contributing to keep all these gems in the shape they deserve.
There’s a reason if you were to ask any BMW fan where to find the most overpriced M cars in the world 99.9% of them are going to say EAG. And there’s good reason for that.
@@axe2grind244 you still don't get it. They don't target most of BMW fans. They sell what that .1% wants. Try to find the best examples of many M cars for sale in the market and you'll see. For their inventory size, there is a big chance you'll end up there if you want the best one.
@@axe2grind244 Yeah, because they deal with the best BMWs in the world.
Wow. Great video. Loved every minute of it. My father bought his first BMW, a 530i back in 1976 I believe. It was amazing to drive. I've loved them ever since.
Eric from EAG is truly missed.. always looked forward to watching his videos/reviews..
Hopefully the new owners do something similar to what he did.. but my guess is that they won’t 😔
As principle owner/operator that purchased my first M car from Eric in 2006, was their parts supply for years, and over a decade as an employee ending as GM before this position... I strongly disagree. Give us a call!
-Mike
RIP Eric Keller! I'm only halfway through and he hasn't even been mentioned, hopefully they honor him before they're done.
Bro I stumbled upon your video … look up bmw stuff and I’m happy I did.. really enjoyed watching , seeing some rear bimmers 👍🤩
Larry, 🤬 It’s an M1!! 😂😂😂
It’s good to see the one and only, the man the myth the legend, Larry Chen involved in the BMW world.
Don’t miss Bimmer Invasion 2024, Los Angeles Edition. September 7th, somewhere in LA!!
I sold the M5 to Norm from cheers, Paramount bought 3 of these from Ruehman BMW in North Hollywood.
Oh my God EAG is back, (Rip to Eric) I simply love his biographical details of EAG’s BMW car collection.
Thanks Chen!
I am a huge Bimmer nerd! Awesome video Larry! Keep the BMW/Porsche content coming!
Man I definitely love these long videos like these, keep these types of videos coming, Larry, lmfao.
Great video Larry. Look forward to more EAG content!
What a gift to BMW fans, stellar work as always Larry.
The crazy part is that I would pass by EAG all the time on Kemper Rd heading to Tri-County Mall years ago. I Never put 2 and 2 together that the E92 collection on Adam LZ's channel was the same person! The work they do is truly next level.
Drew only recently purchased it with Adam and Larry I'm pretty sure
No wagons!?
Seriously. The touring bmws need more love.
I was actually surprised to see no wagons
@@hellbxymedia5027 The modern ones are beauts
Enjoyed the older BMW's especially the M1. EAG should look for some ultra rare BMW's that were manufactured in South Africa by BMW South Africa in the 1980's. Naming the 1982 735i with the M88 engine from the M1, the E30 333i with the 3.2l M30B32 6 cylinder engine and finally the 1976 530MLE that was built for homolgation.
This shop is 10min from my house, and they are the best in the business, hands down.
This video is insane. The quality of m cars are mind bending. I'm flabbergasted. What dreams are made of.
This was epic, so many cool storys and in one video...and those M1 small infos was so great, i was laugh so hard at those. Larry M1 no 1M
Congrats being part of EAG!
Never, really been a B M W person, but this was very enlightening. I might just be on the wagon now, maybe not an E A G purchase, but definitely an M purchase.
So happy to see Mike K continue to carry the torch.
Still lovin that 996tt Larry?
Why didn’t he correct Larry and educate him on the monumental historical disparity between a 1M and a M1? Haha. Well Done on the insertion of how important it is on the edit. As I would be screaming out loud like a nut at the screen at Larry being aBMW NERD. My favourite video ever!
I did a tour with a group around the whole facility a few years ago before Eric passed. Also Larry Chen was in Cincinnati and I had no clue I would have been trying my hardest to meet you!!!
Ron Perry may argue with this video title. For my money, he’s the best e30,e28, e9 restorer in the US.
Ron Perry for sure with his e9 3.0CSL Batman Mobil and Rey at Reyn Speed Shop best BMW Modified Shop.
I worked for a BMW dealership and I had a estriol blue f31 and i LOOOOVE that color. I have a special love for BMW’s. Co-worker and i talked about i would love to restore an e9x M3 and then this video comes out
** so after watching this, i loved it. I want an E9x M3 more than ever now LoL. Don’t say sorry about the length of the vid. We want more!
Somewhere in the corner of his home in Japan 🇯🇵, DinoDC is crying watching this video wishing he was there 😅
I wonder; why does DinoDC has a lot of similar videos as Larry (together filming the same location)?
I'm excited to hear you are part of EAG! I've been following their inventory and growth for years. One of my favorite cars I've ever had was an e39 M5 which I put 180k mikes on. I had lots of fun at Putnam Park and Mid-Ohio in that car! Drive one then drive your Skyline and do a comparison video. Yell if you need help with anything when you are there. I'd love to help with a night shoot!
I'm only interested in the 2002, I had a 1976 BMW 2002 in silver and blue two tone, the engine had sat for years with the head off and the cylinders were rusted and pitted, full of water. I bought the car, restored the engine completely and drove it, it was one of the best cars I've ever owned! That little 4 pot would rip! I put 4 SU carbs on it, rebuilt everything inside the engine and all new gaskets and seals, everything new and tuned perfectly. That car would burn rubber through all the gears standing still it had so much power it was actually scarey! The handling of the car was anything but scarey with pirelli sticky tires and those cool ultra light factory mag wheels it inspired confidence in the corners at high speed. Truly a
" driving machine"
Should have honored Eric Keller the guy who started and owned eag . In your video . He is a bmw legend was a friend of mine on. Facebook for years met him at October fest .
Yes, it's something I'm gonna work on with Drew next time I am in Ohio as I've never met Eric. It's absolutely incredible what he built and we want to pay respect to that.
Congrats, very cool. If Larry ever forgets how to work a camera, maybe we’ll see him doing rejuvies at EAG now. 😂
Hoped to see a Z4 M Coupe, maybe they’re drying up.
Can't wait to see some rollers and night shots...what an inventory you guy's have. Wish I had something along the lines close to me..
As an M cars fan this video was a blast to watch ! Thanks !
I'm 30 seconds in and I already smashed the like button.
Every time I think Larry has found the ultimate collection of cars he finds another one! And he's a partner of it
too. Wow. 👍
Tks Larry just stumbled on your site...thanks I"m a BMW Fan had 2002's and raced SCCA BMW's. This dealer is a find as I've been looking for 2013 M3. Thanks much
HOLY SMOKES!! The kick panels in the M1 are so so perfect for sound Q install. Whoah .!!
The M1 correction inserts were on point !! 👌🏻🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣
I love that orange 2002. Gorgeous little car!
Congratulations Larry I used to watch Eric every week!
EAG is the truth. Been there on a tour. Great place and organization
Ok, I'm bouncing out early, Larry's stopping at every E90 and skipping over the _actual_ interesting stuff 😅 (I'm stopping at the frozen white one, so it looks like I made it ⅘ the way through)
M1 Look absolutely Gorgeous.
You're a Legend Larry.
Thank you for showing us a variety of cars video.
Amazing how all these cars are spotlessly shinny.
DANG this DUDE KNOWS A LOT about his Inventory... WOW!
This collection is just amazing, BMW haven, awesome video :)
THANK YOU!!! Amazing video❤
As I started reading the title "The greatest BMW restoration shop in the world", I was like "Pffff... What?!? Who are these bozos?! M539Restorations ftw!", then I read "EAG" and changed my mind to "Oh, ok. The title is accurate. No error has been made there 😊".
THIS IS INSANITY. So many gems to see😍
Welcome to Ohio, Larry!!! If you are ever up in Cleveland, you'll have to check out our shop here at dorkspeed garage! (Shameless plug! I know!!! lol.)But for real, EAG is a great business. Been a fan for a long time. RIP Eric. :(
Steve evolved Dinan being a friendly helpful enthusiast that helped with upgrades.(mailed me custom tunes eprom style for highly modded m20). Now days they couldn't give two sh!ts about anything but getting money. Used to really love and push Dinan stuff, not anymore, just cant with their customer support or their service.
I remember those days with my grey market E30 325is in the early 2000's.
Yes but Steve has CarBahn now so use that he just can't use the Dinan name anymore because it's his original companies name he sold
Steve isn’t part of Dinan any more. CarBahn is his new company. I think APR bought Dinan?
such an amazing garage
I like the cars inside the garage. =)
The E46 M3 just Perfect!!
2006 Bimmer forum days were the best, specially the off topic forum 😂
RIP Eric 🙏
Glad BMW has never been afraid of color)))
Not a blue car guy but that Estoril blue E92 is the jam. 😎
Edit: Damn, so many cool cars, so much I want!
Edit again: 33:11 black E46 ZHP back there?
the Tacoma in the back is the real deal
PLEASE make a video on the E36 ALMS car that was sitting in the back. It's easily one of the best BMW race cars ever made and i just want to know more about it
Great video BMW nerds don’t mind, please make another one.
Wonderful video Larry. All the best that BMW has to offer. Interestingly I didn't see any wagons in the showroom, are enthusiast still interested in them?
Umm Hey has Mike Essa watched this?? Hahaha!!! Love these bespoke brand videos.. How about an AMG next!!
Drew has a crazy collection of BMW’s I have ever seen
sick video! more please!
Long videos are cool, shorter videos are cool. I'm here to see cool cars, no matter the brand.
As a 1st gen taco owner, that loves bmw, this has made my night
This was awesome, thanks for the video
Larry Excellent work not see BMW collection like that B4
Larry what are you doing to me! BMW is my middle name. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Larry, stop slamming these doors 😂🤣🤣
More videos with BMW's, love them 🙏
More BMW content 🔥😤💨
M1 Larry, M1 Larry 😂😂😂😂
Adam is gonna raid that e36 parts stash😂😂😂
it's amazing how the 320 is (not iS), the one made only for italy and portugal market, is so rare.
It is called the Italian M3. Hoped to see one here
Damn larry leveled up with that business move !
E39 will always be my favorite. I miss mine everyday !
Great video i can't believe all these awesome cars in one building geez!
Such a great video, thanks for sharing
Top of my wish list is a Black E28 M5.
Great video!
E39’s are my favorite…. Talk about a serious road trip car. The M5 wagons were definitely my dream car, short of a F1 McLaren. The stock supply they have is mind blowing.. wow 🙀😳
I thought you'll gonna finish the vlog without noticing the Toyota pick up 😂😂
Every BMW enthusiast must visit this shoppe.
Wow. Im speechless.
Hey! I see me! This was a great day.
No rush take your time we’re all learning
Thank you !
Thank you Larry. Love the bmw content ❤
What a mind fuck this was! If places can make them new again it's a huge curve ball in the market. Larry you're the man for this content
M359 Restorations must see!
BLASPHEMY why isnt he invited in the first place?
Agree - we'd welcome Sreten anytime! Seen all the videos with a nod of approval, even the Maserati series. (That didn't have a name, right?)
Actually, the e34 M5 was the first 4-door M sedan that had rear bucket seats. It was an option, but they had them. The e28 M5 did not have a 3-person configuration in the rear. In fact, EAG currently has for sale a Brilliant Red over Silver Grey Leather e34 M5 w/ rear bucket seats.
They walk around that brilliant red one and I'm still waiting for them to talk about the e34
Finally!