The listing below describes some of the platforms and models mentioned in Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic and is by no means exhaustive.
BMW
| Series Name | Year Range | Platform Code | Model Designation(s) | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neue Klasse or New Class and sometimes 02 Series | 1968 - 1975 | 2002 | ||
| 1968 - 1975 | E9 | 3.0CS 2800CS |
Rob Siegel's 1973 BMW 3.0CSi |
| 3-Series | 1984 - 1991 | E30 | 318i 325e M3 | |
| 1989 - 1991 | Z1 |
Steve Diamond's 1989 BMW Z1 - Rob did a pre-purchase inspection on this car for Steve | ||
| 3-Series | 1992 - 1999 | E36 | 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i M3 | |
| 1995 - 2002 | Z3 |
Rob's middle son Kyle and his prom date posing in front of Rob's 1999 BMW Z3M Coupe. | ||
| 3-Series | 1999 - 2006 | E46 | 323ci 325ci 328ci 330ci M3 |
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| 5-Series | 1997 - 2003 | E39 | 525i 528i 530i 540i M5 |
Alfa Romeo
| Make | Model | Platform Code | Year Range | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | Spider "Duetto" | Series 1 | 1966 - 1969 | |
| Alfa Romeo | Giulia Spider | Series 2 | 1970 - 1982 | |
| Alfa Romeo | Spider | Series 3 | 1983 - 1989 |
Rob Siegel's 1984 Alfa Spider (photo by Rob) |
| Alfa Romeo | Spider | Series 4 | 1990 - 1993 |
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