Red, black, white, and "bronzit"?

[DaRvDrUmS]

Does anyone know what the original colors available for E30s back in the 80s were (more specifically, '87)?

[jcbrown630]

I believe there was also burgundy red metallic aka burgundrot or something to that effect.

[ublemaschine]

There is some silver/gray color, and some light blue color I recall seeing on some diving board cars. I got a fender at a swap meet with some darkish green color that I have never seen a whole E30 in the color. It was original paint. I dont know the names of the colors though.

[streta]

dont forget Delphin

[palacemaster]

I have the light-medium blue colour, called cosmos blue

[nadodude]

Luxor-beige. My mom has it on her '87.

[jcbrown630]

I had a cosmos car myself... I remember it fondly.

[denyo77]

actually, this page sums it up, have a look:
http://wp1016621.wp027.webpack.hoste...211/f01211.htm
it's in German but there's pics

and in 87 these colors were added:
http://www.e30.de/classic/cindex.htm

ersetzt means replaced, so those are 87 colors replacing 86 colors

[Ryan666]

Originally Posted by denyo77

actually, this page sums it up, have a look:
http://wp1016621.wp027.webpack.hoste...211/f01211.htm
it's in German but there's pics

and in 87 these colors were added:
http://www.e30.de/classic/cindex.htm

ersetzt means replaced, so those are 87 colors replacing 86 colors

Thanks for posting those links. I saw them on here once, but I could never find them again.

[globalsunset]

Akaziengrün. I like this colour.

[az3579]

Originally Posted by globalsunset

Akaziengrün. I like this colour.

I'm staggered what a dreadful shape that E30's in. And, it's not even that bad.


Mine originally was Zinnoberrot (Cinnabar red).

[pennpen]

diamond schwarz
schwarzI
dephin metallic
alpine wiess
bronzit beige metallic
the what seems like 15 shades of red




all i can remember from the top of my head

[davey101]

white, black, blue, teal....

c'mon man, theres like 100+ colors that were available on e30s. not sure why but americans got a lot of the basic colors, where as europe got some pretty weird and rare colors.

[DaRvDrUmS]

Originally Posted by denyo77

actually, this page sums it up, have a look:
http://wp1016621.wp027.webpack.hoste...211/f01211.htm
it's in German but there's pics

and in 87 these colors were added:
http://www.e30.de/classic/cindex.htm

ersetzt means replaced, so those are 87 colors replacing 86 colors

Wow! I had no idea BMW had some many colors available. I'm thinking about painting mine silver, but now that I'm looking at it, I kind of like the original color of 139 bronzitbeige-metallic! My paint's all beat to hell though, cause the prior owner just let it sit out front for a few years...

[UKFan4Sure!]

This was posted a while back. Unbelievable!

Originally Posted by Mark 88/M5

000 Primer Primer Standard Grey 51 91 9 061 780
001 Nevada Nevada Standard Brown
002 Colorado Colorado Standard Orange
003 Condorgelb Condor Yellow Standard Yellow
004 Manila Manila Standard Ivory
005 Tampico Tampico Standard Beige
006 Sahara Sahara Standard Beige
007 Hellelfenbein (Taxi) Light Ivory Standard Ivory 51 91 1 819 299
008 Ceylon Ceylon Metallic Gold
009 Sienabraun Siena Brown Metallic Brown
012 Sierrabeige Sierra Beige Standard Brown
013 Topasbraun Topas Brown Metallic Brown
016 Iberischrot Iberian Red Standard Red
018 Rubinrot Ruby Red Metallic Red
020 Korall Coral Standard Red
021 Malaga Malaga Standard Maroon
022 Inka Inka Standard Orange
023 Granada Granada Standard Red
024 Verona Verona Standard Red
025 Granatrot Granat Red Metallic Red
027 Madeira Madeira Standard Maroon
028 Phonix Phonix Standard Orange
031 Rot Red Metallic Red
035 Granatrot Garnet Red Metallic Red
036 Riviera Riviera Standard Blue
037 Fjord Fjord Blue Metallic Blue
039 Pacific Pacific Blue Standard Blue
040 Nachtblau midnight Blue Metallic Blue
041 Atlantikblau Atlantic Blue Standard Blue
042 Baikal Baikal Blue Metallic Blue
044 Pastellblau Pastel Blue Standard Blue
045 Arctisblau Arctic Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 851 635
052 Hennarot Henna Red Standard Red 51 91 1 866 579
053 Bordeauxrot Bordeaux Red Standard Red
054 Ozeanblau Ocean Blue Standard Blue
055 Anthrazitgrau Anthracite Grey Metallic Grey
056 Derby Derby Standard Grey
057 Polaris Polaris Silver Metallic Silver
058 Bristol Bristol Standard Blue
059 Caribe Caribe Standard Blue
060 Polaris Polaris Metallic Silver 51 91 1 851 625
062 Schilfgrun Reed Green Standard Green
063 Amazonitgrun Amazon Green Metallic Green
064 Turmalingrun Tourmaline Green Metallic Green
065 Turkis Turquoise Green Metallic Green
066 Florida Florida Standard Green
068 Tundra Tundra Metallic Green
070 Golf Golf Standard Yellow
071 Agave Agave Green Standard Green
072 Taiga Taiga Metallic Green
073 Turf Pine Green Standard Green
075 Resedagruen Reseda Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 848 491
076 Amazonasgrun Amazon Green Standard Green
078 Jadegrun Jade Green Standard Green
079 Mintgrun Mint Green Standard Green
083 Polizeweiss Police White Standard White 51 91 1 237 902
084 Blau Blue Metallic Blue
085 Chamonix Chamonix White Standard White 51 91 1 813 067
086 Schwarz Black Standard Black 51 91 1 813 070
087 Graphit Graphite Metallic Black 51 91 1 866 583
094 Hellminzegruen Light Mint Green Standard Green
097 Minzegruen Mint Green Standard Green
115 Dolmitgrau Dolmit Grey Metallic Grey
121 Mattschwartz Black Matte Standard Black
127 Madison Madison Metallic Silver
128 Gazellenbeige Gazelle Beige Standard Beige 51 91 1 930 081
136 Alaskablau Alaska Blue Metallic Blue
137 Perlmutt Mother of Pearl Metallic White
138 Zinnoberrot Cinnabar Red Standard Red 51 91 1 930 082
139 Bronzitbeig Bronze Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 1 907 208
140 Biskayablau Biscay Blue Standard Blue
141 Zederngrun Cedar Green Standard Green
142 Sepiabraun Sepia Brown Standard Brown
143 Kaschmir Cashmere Metallic Beige 51 91 1 872 270
146 Alpinweiss Alpine White Standard White 51 91 1 880 835
147 Safaribeige Safari Beige Standard Beige 51 91 1 880 834
148 Koronagelb Korona Yellow Standard Yellow
149 Saphirblau Sapphire Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 880 839
151 Ascotgrau Ascot Grey Metallic Grey 51 91 1 880 837
152 Zypressengrun Cypress Green Metallic Green
153 Olivgrun Olive Green Metallic Green
154 Brasilbraun Brazil Brown Metallic Brown
155 Karneolrot Karnal Red Metallic Red
157 Kastanienrot Chestnut Red Metallic Red
162 Klassischschwartz Classic Black Metallic Black
170 Bahamabeige Bahamas Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 1 907 209
171 Opal Opal Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 900 736
172 Karminrot Carmine Red Standard Red 51 91 1 930 083
173 Lapisblau Lapis Blue Standard Blue 51 91 1 907 222
174 Bajarot Baja Red Metallic Red
176 Saturnblau Saturn Blue Standard Blue 51 91 1 930 084
177 Achatgruen Agate Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 907 210
178 Balticblau Baltic Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 900 737
179 Acaiagrun Acaia Green Standard Green
180 Basaltblau Basalt Blue Standard Blue
181 Diamantschwarz Diamond Black Metallic Black 51 91 1 930 070
182 Smaragdgruen Emerald Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 935 047
183 Carribbeanblau Carribbean Blue Metallic Blue
184 Delphin Dolphin Metallic Grey 51 91 1 907 211
185 Cosmosblau Cosmos Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 930 068
186 Diamantgrau Diamond Grey Metallic Grey
187 Savannabeige Savanna Beige Standard Beige
188 Platanengrun Platana Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 930 069
189 Cirrusblau Cirrus Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 935 057
194 Pustagrun Pubta Green Standard Green 51 91 1 907 225
196 Zobelbraun Sable Brown Metallic Brown 51 91 1 930 071
198 Royalblau Royal Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 935 067
199 Burgundrot Burgundy Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 907 212
203 Lachssilber Salmon Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 935 037
204 Columbiansilber Columbian Silver Metallic Silver
205 Malachitgruen Malachite Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 935 077
207 Atlantisblau Atlantic Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 973 945
212 Nerzbraun Mink Brown Metallic Brown 51 91 1 935 087
214 Burgundrot II Burgundy Red II Metallic Red
218 Alpinweiss II Alpine White Standard White 51 91 9 102 478
219 Luxorbeige Luxor Beige Metallic Brown 51 91 1 935 097
222 Marrakeschrot Marrakesh Red Standard Red
224 Weinrot Vine Red Standard Red 51 91 1 973 947
225 Bermudablau Bermuda Blue Metallic Blue
228 Onyxschwarz Onyx Black Metallic Black
229 Sebringgrau Sebring Grey Metallic Grey 51 91 1 052 113
231 Mineralblau Mineral Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 973 948
232 Stratosgrau Stratos Grey Metallic Grey
235 Brilliantsilber Brilliant Silver Metallic Silver
237 Granitsilber Granite Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 069
239 Tabakbraun Tobacco Brown Metallic Brown
241 Titanblau Titanic Blue Metallic Blue
243 Nogarosilber Blue Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 112
244 Sterlingsilber Sterling Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 9 061 827
246 Topazrot-violett Topas Red-Violet Metallic Red
247 Barbadosgrun Barbados Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 155
249 Perlgruen Pearl Green Metallic Green
250 Macaoblau Macao Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 111
251 Toskanagrun Toskana Green Metallic Green
252 Calypsorot Calypso Red Metallic Red 51 91 9 061 834
253 Pur Blau Pure Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 102
255 Neonblau Neon Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 136
256 Tobagoblau Tobago Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 156
257 Toprot Top Red Standard Red 51 91 9 061 673
259 Brokatrot Brocade Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 074
260 Magic Violett Magic Violet Metallic Purple 51 91 1 052 098
262 Neongruen Neon Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 137
263 Dunkelblau Dark Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 186
264 Fungelb fun yellow Standard Yellow 51 91 9 061 672
265 Weissalu White Aluminum Metallic White 51 91 2 323 168
266 Lagunengruen Lagoon Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 054
267 Dakar Gelb II Dakar Yellow Standard Yellow 51 91 1 052 199
269 Arctisgrau Artic Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 250
270 Konigblau King Blue Metallic Blue
271 Urgruen Primal Green Metallic Green 51 91 9 061 670
273 Islandgrun Island Green Metallic Green 51 91 9 061 855
274 Mugellorot Mugello Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 195
275 Bostongruen Boston Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 214
276 Avusblau Avus Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 146
278 Traumschwartz Dream Black Metallic Black 51 91 9 061 671
280 Gletscherblau Glacier Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 9 061 848
281 Sienarot Sienna Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 222
282 Samanabgeige Samana Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 1 052 254
283 Daytonaviolett Daytona Violet Metallic Purple 51 91 1 052 147
286 Cordobarot Cordoba Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 336
287 Mauritiusblau Mauritius Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 055
288 Moreagruen Morea Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 258
289 Dunkelgruen Dark Green Standard Green 51 91 1 052 191
290 Maledivenblau Maledavian Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 242
294 Lazerblau Laser Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 9 061 841
295 Samoablau Samoa Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 210
296 Sumatragelb Sumatra Yellow Metallic Yellow 51 91 1 052 262
297 Montrealblau Montreal Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 340
299 Technoviolett Techno Violet Metallic Violet 51 91 1 052 360
300 Alpinweiss Alpine White Standard White 51 91 1 052 274
301 Kaschmirebeige Cashmere Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 1 052 079
302 Madeiraviolett Maderia Violet Metallic Purple 51 91 1 052 380
303 Cosmosschwarz Cosmos Black Metallic Black 51 91 1 052 304
304 Violettschwarz Violet Black Standard Purple 51 91 1 052 344
305 Petrol Mica Petrol Mica Metallic Grey 51 91 1 052 356
306 Atlantablau Atlanta Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 476
307 Dunkelgruen II Dark Green II Standard Green 51 91 1 052 278
308 Brilliantrot Brilliant Red Standard Red 51 91 9 061 860
309 Arctissilber Arctic Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 206
310 Fjordgrau Fjord Grey Metallic Grey 51 91 1 052 234
312 Brit-Racing-Green Brit Racing Green Standard Green 51 91 1 052 545 Yes
314 Hellrot Bright Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 270
315 Tizianrot Tizian Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 060
316 Violettrot Violet Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 225
317 Orientblau Orient Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 238
318 Santorinblau Santorin Blue Standard Blue 51 91 2331 954
319 Palmettogrun Palmetto Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 368
321 Kobaltblau Cobalt Blue Standard Blue
322 Nauticgruen Nautic Green Standard Green 51 91 9 061 864
323 Mystikerrot Mystic Red Metallic Red
324 Oxfordgruen Oxford Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 246
326 Tuerkisgruen Turquoise Green Standard Green 51 91 1 052 473
327 Santorinblau II Santorin Blue II Standard Blue 51 91 1 052 548 Yes
328 Violettrot II Violet Red II Standard Red 51 91 1 052 312
329 Vulkangrau Vulcan Grey Standard Grey 51 91 1 052 064
330 Sternformigblau Astral Blue Metallic Blue
331 Mohavebraun Mohave Brown Metallic Brown 51 91 1 052 324
334 Glaciergrun Glacier Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 372
335 Estorilblau Estoril Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 402
336 Agaischblau Aegean Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 549 Yes
337 Dakargelb II Dakar Yellow II Standard Yellow 51 91 1 052 364
338 Seidenblau Silk Blue Metallic Blue
339 Aspensilbe Aspen Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 332
341 Panamabraun Panama Brown Metallic Brown 51 91 1 052 406
342 Graphite Graphite Metallic Grey
343 Canyonrot Canyon Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 410
346 Navarraviolett Navarra Violet Metallic Violet 51 91 1 052 328
347 Shwartz Mica Black Mica Metallic Black 51 91 1 052 559 Yes
348 Aubergine Aubergine Standard Red 51 91 1 052 414
349 Eisblau Ice Blue Metallic Blue
351 Kyalamiorange Kyalamiorange Standard Orange
352 Limonit Lime Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 554 Yes
353 Ascotgruen Ascot Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 320
354 Titansilber Titanium Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 565
355 Byzanz Byzantium Metallic Orange 51 91 1 052 422
356 Vermontgrun Vermont Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 503
357 Sierra Red Sierra Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 537
358 Evergreen Evergreen Standard Green 51 91 1 052 540
359 Mora Mora Metallic Purple 51 91 1 052 555 Yes
360 Sorrentblau Sorrent Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 316
362 Sienarot II Sienna Red II Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 568
363 Biarritzblau Biarritz Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 507
364 Topazblau Topaz Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 666
365 Ziegelrot Brick Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 642
366 Imolarot Imola Red Standard Red
367 Alaskablau Alaska Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 300 Yes
369 Romanticrot Romantic Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 558
372 Stahlblau Steel Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 571
374 Nepalsilber Nepal Silver Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 308
376 Lightgelb Light Yellow Metallic Yellow 51 91 1 052 669
379 Velvetblau Velvet Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 1 052 563
381 Lemans-Blau LeMans Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 0025 919
386 Farngrun Fern Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 574
389 Hell-elfenbein II Light Ivory Standard White 51 91 1 052 514
390 Royalrot Royal Red Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 645
392 Marrakeschrot II Marrakesh Red II Standard Red 51 51 2309 874
393 Meergrun Sea Green Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 632
395 Sundown Sundown Metallic Red 51 91 1 052 560 Yes
397 Anthrazit Anthracite Metallic Black 51 91 1 052 648
398 Kirunaviolett Kiruna Violet Metallic Purple 51 91 1 052 511
399 Atlantis Atlantis Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 552 Yes
400 Stahlgrau Steel Grey Metallic Grey 51 91 1 052 651
402 Fashionrot 2 Fashion Red Standard Red 51 91 1 052 546 Yes
405 Imolarot II Imola Red II Standard Red 51 91 1 052 629
406 Orinoco Orinoco Metallic Grey 51 91 1 052 557 Yes
408 Palmettogrun II Palmetto Green II Metallic Green 51 91 1 052 543
411 Pearlbeige Pearl Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 1 052 654
413 Fidschigrun Fiji Green Standard Green 51 91 1 052 547 Yes
415 Hellrot II Bright Red II Metallic Red 51 91 0 006 913
416 Carbonschwartz Carbon Black Metallic Black 51 91 1 052 660
418 Impalabraun Impala Brown Metallic Brown 51 91 1 052 657
419 Turkis Turquoise Metallic Green 51 91 0004 017
421 Bronzit Bronze Metallic Gold 51 91 0 004 020
425 Silverstone Silverstone Metallic Silver 51 91 1 052 663
427 Neongelb Neon Yellow Standard Yellow
430 Oxfordgruen II Oxford Green II Metallic Green 51 91 0 006 535
433 Apricot Apricot Metallic Red 51 91 0 006 919 Yes
436 Mahagoni Mahogany Metallic Brown 51 91 0 025 910
438 Japanrot Japan Red Standard Red 51 91 0 009 166
440 Stratus Stratus Metallic Silver 51 91 0 025 916
441 Pazifikblau Pacific Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 2 351 566
442 Graugrun Grey Green Metallic Green 51 91 0 025 913
443 Saharabeige Sahara Beige Metallic Beige 51 91 0 005 252
444 Skarabaesgruen Scarab Green Metallic Green 51 91 0 008 694
445 Phonixgelb Phoenix Yellow Metallic Yellow 51 91 0 026 066
447 Frostblau Frost Blue Metallic Blue 51 91 7 651 333
448 Laguna Seca Laguna Seca Blue Standard Blue 51 91 0 026 069
449 Schiefergrun Slate Green Metallic Green 51910026324
451 Aqua Aqua Metallic Blue 51911052551
452 Amethyst Amethyst Metallic Purple 51911052550
453 Nachtblau Midnight blue Metallic Blue 51911052556
454 Tannengrun Tannen Green Metallic Green 51911052561 468 Pistaziengrun Pistachio Green Metallic Green 51910026063
470 Flamencorot Flamenco Red Metallic Red 51910137939
472 Sterlinggrau Sterling Gray Metallic Grey 51910136774
474 Sepia Sepia Metallic Brown 51 91 0 008 690 Yes
475 Black Sapphire Black Sapphire Metallic Blue 51910026327
476 Ambra Amber Metallic Gold 51910137937
478 Satinbeige Satin Beige Metallic Beige 51910138236
481 Kalaharibeige Kalahari Beige Metallic Beige 51910138230
482 Toledoblau Toledo Blue Metallic Blue 51910138231
501 Blau Blue Blue
503 Tuerkis Turquoise Green
504 Blau Blue Blue
505 Silber Silver Silver
506 Klassischschwartz Classic Black Black
507 Silbergraphit Silver Graphite Grey
508 Rotrauch Red Smoke Red
509 Rotrauch Red Smoke Red
510 Daytonaorange Daytona Orange Orange
511 Havanagold Havana Gold Gold
518 Rot Red Red
519 Schwarz Black Black
520 Gruenrauch Green Smoke Green
524 Bayerischblau Bavarian Blue Blue
526 Bol D Bol D Standard Red
529 Curry Curry Metallic Gold
530 Silber Silver Metallic Silver
531 Rot Red Metallic Red
532 Schwarz Black Metallic Black
533 Blau Blue Metallic Blue
534 Verbranntorange Burnt Orange Metallic Orange
538 Monzablau Monza Blue Blue
541 Rot Red Metallic Metallic Red
542 Alaskablau Alaska Blue Blue
544 Pazifikblau Pacific Blue Blue
545 Balligsilber Spheric Silver Silver
546 Gold Gold Metallic Gold
548 Silberbeige Silver Beige Silver
549 Azurblau Azure Blue Blue
551 Rot Red Metallic Red
552 Phonixgold Phoenix Gold Gold
553 Rotrauch Red Smoke Red
556 Rotsilber Red Silver Red
558 Pazifikblau Pacific Blue Blue
559 Polaris Polaris Silver
561 Silber Silver Smoke Silver
562 Hennarot Henna Red Red
563 Polaris Polaris Metallic Silver
566 Rot Red Metallic Metallic Red
572 Magentarot Magenta Red Red
573 Balligsilber Spheric Silver Silver
576 Madison Madison Metallic Silver
577 Nuerburgruen Nuerburg Green Green
583 Motorsport White Motorsport White White
589 Pferd Bronco Beige
603 Arizonasonne Arizona Sun Metallic Gold 51910008692
613 Arabergold Arabian Gold Gold
622 Skarabaesgrun Scarab Green Metallic Green
624 Sepiaviolett Sepia Violet Metallic Purple
640 Birkenguren Birch Green Green
668 Schwartz II Black II Standard Black 51911052171
717 Cortinagrau Cortina Gray Grey
755 Keramikblau Ceramin Beige
891 Moccabraun Mocha Brown Metallic Brown 51910146477
892 Titangrau Titanium Grey Metallic Grey 51910138232
894 Chiarettorot Chariot Red Metallic Red 51910138234
896 Bluewater Bluewater Metallic Blue 51910138237
897 Turmalinviolett Tourmaline Violet Metallic Purple 51910138235
999 Perlweiss Pearl White

[straight6pwr]

i would do bad things to get a zobelbraun-metallic e30.

[amflyer1948]

Before seeing the above list, I was going to add that I have the 052 Henna Red. I have seen only two others in this color, both recently, one onebay ('84 e30) and one on craigslist ('83 e21).

[Bobthebuilder]

Originally Posted by streta

dont forget Delphin

Damn right!

UKfan4sure.... all I have to say about that list is WOW!