Baur TC1 in the US

[tomscat1]

Funny things like this are happening more and more.... thought we finally had a lead on that white E21 Baur in NH....



Not so fast!

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/201...d-defined.html

Stay tuned!

[tomscat1]

5/9/2012 Craigs list Westminster Colorado


Hot off the press!

Looks like it may be missing the rear soft convertible top and frame?

1985 BMW Baur TC 323 I - $6995 (Westminster)

Date: 2012-05-09, 1:42PM MDT
Reply to: kdjhg-3005895028@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


Purchased new in Germany in 1985. Toured Germany for 5000 miles then brought the car to the US. Exterior in good condition and interior is excellent shape. Currently has 131,000 original miles. Asking $6995 obo. Call Dale @ 720-319-1679 No emails please.











http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3005895028.html



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[tomscat1]

In case anyone is interested in learning about a fascinating guy, I just did a Baurspotting post on Lothar Schuettler, who has received numerous awards for his 1956 BMW 502 Baur and 1937 BMW 328 roadster that was Best In Show at the Hilton head Concours recently.
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/05/lothar-schuettlers-garage.html

Lothar helped us out recently with one of our E21 Baurs, you may recall.... the widebody in VA.

Amazing story. Great stuff. Enjoy.

[tomscat1]

Thanks to Chris M. in Facebook E21 Legion for this link:
http://www.autobidmaster.com/carfinder-online-auto-auctions/lot/20724411/COPART_1982_BMW_320I_SALVAGE_CERTIFICATE_VALLEJO_C A/

Baurspotter of the Week Award to Chris M! Thanks, Chris! This appears to be one of the few US Spec 320i Baurs! Baurspotting is on the case!
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/05/wrecked-baur-at-auction-1982-bmw-320i.html

Chassis number8051221Vehicle code1733SeriesE21Model320iBody typesaloonCatalog modelUSAProduction date1981 / 11EngineM10TransmissionManualSteeringLeftCatalyzer NONE

[tomscat1]

5/9/2012 Craigs list Westminster Colorado

Hot off the press!

Looks like it may be missing the rear soft convertible top and frame?

1985 BMW Baur TC 323 I - $6995 (Westminster)

Date: 2012-05-09, 1:42PM MDT
Reply to: kdjhg-3005895028@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


Purchased new in Germany in 1985. Toured Germany for 5000 miles then brought the car to the US. Exterior in good condition and interior is excellent shape. Currently has 131,000 original miles. Asking $6995 obo. Call Dale @ 720-319-1679 No emails please.











http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3005895028.html



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UPDATE 5/19/2012 BIG PRICE REDUCTION! $4250!
CHECK THE NEW CRAIGS LIST AD:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3005895028.html

Good man, rudy! This car just came up in the discussion the other day. We have seen this car in pics on several occasions at Bimmerfest, but we didn't have complete info on it yet. Jeff (Alaskabimmer) reminded me that he had posted the Baur # previously, which I had forgotten. We were missing the name of the owner and the location of the car (when it isnt at Bimmerfest, that is).

Kudos, rudy! You have given us a huge boost with your post, and I am hopeful that this will enable us to make contact with him, and get him on board. I wouldn't be surprised if he appears at the SoCal Vintage Show on October 29, so if we are unable to reach him before then, perhaps someone can 'chat him up" there and invite him to join us. Looks like a great example!

Thanks again, rudy! You Da man!

Thanks to rudy, I am pleased to announce that we have made contact at last with Sevan G, the owner of this beautiful Baur that we have seen several times in pics from bimmerfest. I used the link that rudy provided, and Sevan has responded to me tonight!

Welcome Sevan!

He is indeed from the Glendale CA area! We are now friends on Facebook, and look forward to hearing more about this Baur!

[tomscat1]

I got this one last year at bimmerfest....it's been repainted and it's already listed.

Here are a couple more pics of Baur 558 posted today by Sevan G. in Facebook. I haven't confirmed this yet, but I think they may have been taken at Bimmerfest 2012 yesterday.

[sefb222]

Here are a couple more pics of Baur 558 posted today by Sevan G. in Facebook. I haven't confirmed this yet, but I think they may have been taken at Bimmerfest 2012 yesterday.

that guy needs to handle the front bumper... its a bit janky. the car is so clean, otherwise. love it.

[tomscat1]

I have seen pics of three Baurs at Bimmerfest 2012 so far. Anyone know of any others?

Seth, I dont seem to have the Baur plate number of your car. Can you post it or PM it to me? I am putting together material on ALL the Baurs we have found in the US, and I hope to present them in order by Baur plate number. I have a number of pics of your car, but for some reason I dont have the Baur plate number.

Much appreciated.

Here are the three Baurs I have seen so far:
Koko's red TC1;
the red E30 TC2 that we have seen before;
and Sevan G.'s 316.

[sefb222]

I have seen pics of three Baurs at Bimmerfest 2012 so far. Anyone know of any others?

Seth, I dont seem to have the Baur plate number of your car. Can you post it or PM it to me? I am putting together material on ALL the Baurs we have found in the US, and I hope to present them in order by Baur plate number. I have a number of pics of your car, but for some reason I dont have the Baur plate number.

Much appreciated.

sure thing... i'm away on business right now, and i cant remember the number, off hand.. when i get back, i'll snap a pic and post in this thread.

[tomscat1]

sure thing... i'm away on business right now, and i cant remember the number, off hand.. when i get back, i'll snap a pic and post in this thread.

Much obliged, Seth. We are following your progress, and looking forward to seeing it back on the road. Looks great!

We have you posted in here, btw.
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/p/new-baur-restoration-projects.html
Scroll down to the May 11 post!

Baurspotting is read in over 105+ countries, btw. So.... the whole world is watching!! No pressure though, we all love what you are doing! Kudos!

[tomscat1]

HOLD EVERYTHING!

Ras called me back today 5/25/2012 .... it appears that the guy from Maximillian may have the TC1 and the TC2 confused. Stay tuned: it isnt clear yet which locking latch is available. I will repost when it is gets sorted out.

I received a phone call today from Ras, a TC1 Baur (#2581) owner in Georgia. He has been searching for the convertible top latches for his Baur for a long time. He was very excited because he had just gotten off the phone with Maximillian Importing Company in MD, and they have located a source in Germany for the latches he needs!

http://bmwmobiletradition-onlinecom.x-shops.com/bmw/

Great news! Thank you Ras for the heads up on this!!

Here's a link to the Baur roof diagram from the great Italian E21fans Club website:
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E21/Sedan/Europe/323i-M20/RHD/M/1982/may/browse/sliding_roof_folding_top/

I will post more on the parts numbers when I receive it.

Other info on Baur parts here:
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6545219794402951275#editor/target=page;pageID=3827209837360077748

[tomscat1]

Bimmerforums member msbehmane36 contacted me this weekend to say that they have decided to sell the Baur restoration project they have been working on.



This is a pic from last year when the restoration started. Yes, that is my Baur on the right. We stopped to visit Scott and Mike on our way home from Bimmerfest East in August 2011.

The thumbnail pics: towing it home after purchase; previous seller pic in his shop.

More info and pics here:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/p/new-baur-restoration-projects.html

[tomscat1]

Thanks to bimmerforums members HarryPR, pommeree and BMWtyro, we have obtained some Baur pics from this weekend's vintage event! It looks like there were 5 present, and ... we've got them all!!

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/05/harrypr-our-man-at-vintage-old-salem-nc.html

[tomscat1]

Thanks to Classic and Vintage BMW for posting this pic of what appears to be an E24 Baur Top Cabriolet.

Is it? Did Baur build this?

[BruceH]

It is my understanding that Baur built several e24s for the UK market. That car is RHD so it probably is.

[tomscat1]

FOUND! By THEPOOLEMAN (check the "Rare Bird' thread in the E30 bimmerforums) this afternoon AT a Burger King in NH! Woo hoo!

Kudos to THEPOOLEMAN, Baurspotter of the Week! We have been looking for this one for months!
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1#post24443608

This is hot off the press, so more details as soon as we have them.

Stay tuned!

More info about the NH baur:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/06/found.html

[THEPOOLEMAN]

FOUND! By THEPOOLEMAN (check the "Rare Bird' thread in the E30 bimmerforums) this afternoon in a Burger King in NH! Woo hoo!

Kudos to THEPOOLEMAN, Baurspotter of the Week! We have been looking for this one for months!
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1#post24443608

This is hot off the press, so more details as soon as we have them.

Stay tuned!

More info about the NH baur:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/06/found.html

Tom That's at a Burger Bing not in it LOL

[Mike323i]

My understanding on the E24 (6-series) Baur above was that it was not by Baur proper, but a little experiment by their UK licensee or something like that.

[THEPOOLEMAN]

My understanding on the E24 (6-series) Baur above was that it was not by Baur proper, but a little experiment by their UK licensee or something like that.

I remember seeing a Baur 6er in one the links at Ben Liaws Big BMW links and it was in the UK the page is no longer up and running I checked.
There was a company in Florida that did a complete convertible conversion and I belive they were sold through US dealerships I have never seen one however.

[tomscat1]

I remember seeing a Baur 6er in one the links at Ben Liaws Big BMW links and it was in the UK the page is no longer up and running I checked.
There was a company in Florida that did a complete convertible conversion and I belive they were sold through US dealerships I have never seen one however.

There were quite a few companies doing full convertible conversions back in those days when everyone expected convertibles to be outlawed.

Here is one of them.... the Griffith Company of Fort Lauderdale FL. They also did a roll bar-Baur-type conversion to the AMC Eagle (AWD!) and the Toyota Celica Sunchaser:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/201...eel-drive.html

[THEPOOLEMAN]

There were quite a few companies doing full convertible conversions back in those days when everyone expected convertibles to be outlawed.

Here is one of them.... the Griffith Company of Fort Lauderdale FL. They also did a roll bar-Baur-type conversion to the AMC Eagle (AWD!) and the Toyota Celica Sunchaser:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/201...eel-drive.html

Thank you tom that very informative !

Question for all you E21 Guys. Euro 320i 1978 was it powered by an M10 (Like my old E21 ) or was it a M20 B20... ?

[tomscat1]

Thank you tom that very informative !

Question for all you E21 Guys. Euro 320i 1978 was it powered by an M10 (Like my old E21 ) or was it a M20 B20... ?

A 1978 320i is an M10 2.0L (4 cylinder). That is the US Spec fuel injected version with rear badging '320i".

If it were the M20, it would be a 320/6 (2.0L 6 cylinder). This is a carbureted Euro version. Any 320/6 in the US would be a grey market car. The rear badge on this, if any, would be a simple '320'.

[THEPOOLEMAN]

A 1978 320i is an M10 2.0L (4 cylinder). That is the US Spec fuel injected version with rear badging '320i".

If it were the M20, it would be a 320/6 (2.0L 6 cylinder). This is a carbureted Euro version. Any 320/6 in the US would be a grey market car. The rear badge on this, if any, would be a simple '320'.

Thank you for the clarification on that subject, so the 320/6 2.0L was never fuel injected in the E21 interesting, Was the 323 E21 offered in carbureted and fuel injected variations ? I would think that fuel injection system would have been CIS or was it L jetronic like the E30 323 ?

[tomscat1]

Tom That's at a Burger Bing not in it LOL

As you may have seen in yesterday's post, THEPOOLEMAN spotted the elusive New Hampshire Baur (that we have been on the alert for since last December) near a Burger King in Nashua, NH on 6/1/2012. He was on his lunch break from work when he alertly spied it. We should note that THEPOOLEMAN has stated on several occasions that he was on the lookout for this car in his home state, which we only knew from a couple of pics that we had: it was white, appeared in very good to excellent condition, and sported New Hampshire plates "YESS". We had no idea what part of NH, or even if it actually WAS in NH!

Well, we are pleased to congratulate THEPOOLEMAN on his success, a reward for his diligence and alertness! He nailed his quarry! Amazing, really.

THEPOOLEMAN was able to grab some pics with his camera phone before heading back to work, and he has graciously forwarded them to Baurspotting. Thank you to THE POOLEMAN for sharing these pics, and congratulations once again on a job well done!

I also want to take this moment to welcome the owner of the beautiful NH Baur pictured below: Mr. Rodney B.!! Welcome to our Baur community, and we look forward to hearing from you, and hearing about that Baur!

Without further ado, I am pleased to present: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BAUR!

The NH Baur is the TC1 in the foreground. The TC2 Baur to the right is THEPOOLEMAN'S beautiful TC2 Baur.

Amazing to have two white Baurs, a TC1 and a TC2 together like this. Nice work, Ed!

NH TC1 Baur

Thanks again , Ed! And welcome to Rodney B.!

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/06/long-sought-new-hampshire-baur.html

[tomscat1]

1979 BMW 320 BAUR - $6800 (Rensselaer NY)

Date: 2012-05-21, 2:49PM EDT
Reply to: 6wpqj-3029227115@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


A super rare 79 BMW 320 Baur in great shape. Car came out of a Beverly Hills collection about 7 years ago. Previous owner did a mechanical update from a 4 cylinder 4 speed to a 6 cylinder 5 speed!. Suspension and exhaust updated as well. ALL brand new parts were used in this process, no expense was spared. Body and uncarriage amazingly clean. 61,000 original miles on the car, lifetime California car. Email me for pictures or to make an appointment to see this car. Won't last long!

• Location: Rensselaer NY

http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/3029227115.html

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