I know what you mean. The E21 has a special place in my heart too. It was my first memory of a BMW. We owned an Agate Green 320i from 1981-1984. In those days, BMW's looked good! Now, everything's blended/mushed together, for aerodynamnics (like a jelly-bean).
On the right 73 or 74 Ford LTD. In front of the Beemer a 82-85 Plymouth Reliant K. And behind your BMW a Jeep Cherokee from 81 or 82. And another German an Audi.