It's all gotta go.
Welcome to another installment of baby's needs force sale of daddy's rare car.
If you've found this ad, you know what you are looking at. For those that stubled upon it, let me give you a bit of a lesson about this wonky looking relic of the late 70's. BMW didn't always make their own convertibles. They had coachbuiders modify standard production models and have them turned into convertibles. Baur was one of those commisioned by BMW. This particular model was a successful attempt to combine the nimbleness, rigidness of a closed-cockpit coupe, with the open roof excitement of a convertible. They absolutely nailed it. The only sacrifce made was the asthetics. The targa/landau top is pretty awkward looking.
I could ramble on with the history. But, you'd quickly get bored and move onto another listing. If you'd like to learm more, here's a good place to start.
The car has very little rust and is in the typical b-pillar location. The body is relatively straight, the frame is completely straight and does not appear to have been in any major accidents. The interior has been stripped of it's Recaros and now has vinyl E21 comfort seats. The glass is in good condition, it has the targa top and trunk mounting brackets.
The car has a clean California title. The car hasn't been registered since 1998. Someone started an engine swap, but failed to complete it. In the engine bay a M20B27 (Eta) motor is bolted in, but not wired up. The motor is in unknown condition, other than it's complete. There is a M20 transmission from an E30 attached. Luckly, I have a known good, documented mileage M20B23 (from a hartop E21 323i) as well as a 4spd manual (also from the same E21 323i). This brings this Baur back to what is coded in the VIN.
I have service and ownership records dating back to the early 90's as well as a untabbed, unused California plate from when it was last registered.
The car has been plucked of some of it's rarer bits over the years. Fortunately I have a fair amount of parts to replace what's missing.
The car will come with these (and more) parts not seen in the photos:
The car can only be viewed by appointment as it is in storage across town.
This is one of only two TC1 Baurs known to be in Oregon.
This is a great price for a great project. Aside from cash, I'm looking for something a little better suited for baby duty. 318ti, 4 door late model E30, 535is, Tourings, Bavaria, Audi and even possibly just the right VW. Shoot me your trade, I'll consider it.
Also, I have an E21 320i with a ton of rare bits on it.* I'd be willing to make a deal on the whole lot of E21 rareness.
The 320i has the following, and more:
It's currently my daily driver.
Here's a ton of photos of it since I've owned it.
It would probably be better off used as a parts car for the Baur since it has a ton of rare parts. The bonus being that both cars are the exact same color.
Here is the "build thread" from the time I bought it, until now.
$7000 takes my whole E21 collection of cars and parts.
If I were to sell it all induvidually, it would be worth well over $10k. If I were to sell it all induvidually, it would be worth well over $10k. I am not selling any parts seperately until a fair attept at selling the whole lot complete has been made. After that, I will be launching an online store where you can shop your heart away. But, until then, don't ask, I wont respond.
Baur:
320i:
Thanks for looking!
Serious inquiries only, I'm running raggedly busy these days. If you're not making an offer to buy the whole lot, then your email will not be responded to.
Adam@lentscreative.com
Welcome to another installment of baby's needs force sale of daddy's rare car.
If you've found this ad, you know what you are looking at. For those that stubled upon it, let me give you a bit of a lesson about this wonky looking relic of the late 70's. BMW didn't always make their own convertibles. They had coachbuiders modify standard production models and have them turned into convertibles. Baur was one of those commisioned by BMW. This particular model was a successful attempt to combine the nimbleness, rigidness of a closed-cockpit coupe, with the open roof excitement of a convertible. They absolutely nailed it. The only sacrifce made was the asthetics. The targa/landau top is pretty awkward looking.
I could ramble on with the history. But, you'd quickly get bored and move onto another listing. If you'd like to learm more, here's a good place to start.
The car has very little rust and is in the typical b-pillar location. The body is relatively straight, the frame is completely straight and does not appear to have been in any major accidents. The interior has been stripped of it's Recaros and now has vinyl E21 comfort seats. The glass is in good condition, it has the targa top and trunk mounting brackets.
The car has a clean California title. The car hasn't been registered since 1998. Someone started an engine swap, but failed to complete it. In the engine bay a M20B27 (Eta) motor is bolted in, but not wired up. The motor is in unknown condition, other than it's complete. There is a M20 transmission from an E30 attached. Luckly, I have a known good, documented mileage M20B23 (from a hartop E21 323i) as well as a 4spd manual (also from the same E21 323i). This brings this Baur back to what is coded in the VIN.
I have service and ownership records dating back to the early 90's as well as a untabbed, unused California plate from when it was last registered.
The car has been plucked of some of it's rarer bits over the years. Fortunately I have a fair amount of parts to replace what's missing.
The car will come with these (and more) parts not seen in the photos:
- 3.91 diff,
- 4spd driveline
- euro bumpers
- various extra Baur-specific seals and trim
- An additional intake manifold, fuel lines, fuel distributor and intake manifold from the original M20B23.
- As stated before, a complete, known good M20B23 and 4spd manual from an E21 323i.
- And just as an added bonus: A rough, but restorable set of period correct 15" BBS/Mahle wheels.
- Bilstein sport shocks
- BMW Sport steering wheel
- Several boxes of new parts and probably a bunch of things I'm forgetting to mention.
- BBS front air dam and european front valance (for an additional price).
- 316 single 7" headlight and grill setup (for an additional price)
The car can only be viewed by appointment as it is in storage across town.
This is one of only two TC1 Baurs known to be in Oregon.
This is a great price for a great project. Aside from cash, I'm looking for something a little better suited for baby duty. 318ti, 4 door late model E30, 535is, Tourings, Bavaria, Audi and even possibly just the right VW. Shoot me your trade, I'll consider it.
Also, I have an E21 320i with a ton of rare bits on it.* I'd be willing to make a deal on the whole lot of E21 rareness.
The 320i has the following, and more:
- It has an IS front spoiler
- front strut tower bar
- rear strut bar with integrated battery relocation mount
- Alpina bar
- complete 5spd swap parts
- killer stereo w/ipod hookup and sub
- Recaros
- staggered Rials
- color matched euro bumpers
- custom crosshair headlights
- 323i rear end with E30 disk brakes
- all urethane bushings
- custom roofrack w/ lower profile
- non a/c center console
- Optima redtop
- K&N panel filter
- Momo Prototipo steering wheel, etc.....
It's currently my daily driver.
Here's a ton of photos of it since I've owned it.
It would probably be better off used as a parts car for the Baur since it has a ton of rare parts. The bonus being that both cars are the exact same color.
Here is the "build thread" from the time I bought it, until now.
$7000 takes my whole E21 collection of cars and parts.
If I were to sell it all induvidually, it would be worth well over $10k. If I were to sell it all induvidually, it would be worth well over $10k. I am not selling any parts seperately until a fair attept at selling the whole lot complete has been made. After that, I will be launching an online store where you can shop your heart away. But, until then, don't ask, I wont respond.
Baur:
320i:
Thanks for looking!
Serious inquiries only, I'm running raggedly busy these days. If you're not making an offer to buy the whole lot, then your email will not be responded to.
Adam@lentscreative.com
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