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HB ArAb
08-13-2006, 08:37 AM
hi, i've been on here for a while, kind of a lurker.. A friend of mine's boss is looking for a 700 coupe for sale, color doesn't matter, the car doesn't have to be running, it doesn't even have to have a motor/tranny. a rolling chassis with a full interior will do...
i thought you guys might be able to point me in the correct direction :D

thanks in advance!
BimmerFreak
08-13-2006, 12:00 PM
Best 700 ever...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Never-Titled_W0QQitemZ180016573271QQihZ008QQcategoryZ605 6QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
HB ArAb
08-13-2006, 04:45 PM
lol yes that is the nicest 700 ever... 148 miles! insane... that car is in consideration... but any other leads for some local (socal) cars, maybe even norcal/arizona/nevada cars would be greatly appreciated :) thank you@!
resisTm3
08-13-2006, 06:12 PM
i love 2 cyl.
HB ArAb
08-13-2006, 06:23 PM
2 cylinder FTL... the car is actually gonna get a swap :)
msgroner
08-14-2006, 11:51 PM
I have one that I might sell. Nice car. But, never gets driven. E-mail me msgroner@aol.com
eibowow
08-15-2006, 03:56 AM
Best 700 ever...


how the hell did they find a 40 year old undriven car just chillen in a warehouse?
HB ArAb
08-15-2006, 05:33 AM
ya... i dunno how they could just lose a car in the warehouse... but regardless... that thing is sex
Johnny 5
08-16-2006, 12:48 PM
I too have been considering one of these classics. It was the first BMW to feature the legendary independant trailing arm rear suspension. It also paid for the new class 1500's that are so popular.

There are many engines that would fit in the back of that thing. The later, but less eye pleasing, L version had several inches added to the rear. That engine compartment would be very accomodating.

There are a few contentions. The car has drum brakes all around. So if any kind of power was added, you need to swap in some discs. The front axle is solid, but still sporty because of the light front end and rack and pinion steering. It appears to have offset front seats, probably because of the compact(Isetta) front end and front tires that enter the passenger compartment footwell. That along with a 2 cylinder would probably get old on anything less than a shot trip.

I've seen one that had the 2002 Turbo seats added. That would help.
A 4 or 6 cylinder bike engine with cruise control would make for some fine motoring.

I'm not a big fan of the Mini because it is FWD. This is more like a Mini 911 with an American 60's car body. Good luck.

Sorry to get off topic.