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    Baur TC1 Brochure (German)

    It took me a while, since I am somewhat technologically challenged, but ... I finally managed to figure out a way to get this posted..... more to come!



    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/07/baur-tc1-sales-brochure-german.html

    Stay tuned!

    Tom
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    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomscat1 View Post
    While surfing Bring a Trailer, I came across a post from last June showing the blue 2002 Baur below, which was for sale on ebay at the time (from Marietta, GA. It eventually sold for $18301, btw.)
    In the comments below the pic (attached below) I saw mention of another Baur that had been seen parked on the street in Philly. Sure enough, someone then posted that they knew the car and the owner!
    Incidentally, our own fellow Baur owner, HarryPR, the ubiquitous HarryPR, contributes to the comments section. This guy is EVERYWHERE!


    So, just for the heck of it, I checked the referenced location (a few blocks north of Fairmount Ave in the Northern Liberties section of Philly--- an area I happen to be familiar with, btw), and what do you know? If you go to google maps, search for "714 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA."..... Voila! There it is! A white 2002 Baur with a black roof and a rear spoiler, parked right there on the street!
    http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=...ed=0CBMQ8gEwAA

    This reminds me of The Adventure of the Baur in the Brush last spring, in which the indefatigable Tom D. located the baur near the beach in northern CA via its latitude and longitude coordinates!

    Amazing world!


    http://bringatrailer.com/2011/06/08/1974-bmw-baur-targa/



    mike from philly
    June 9, 2011 at 6:35 am 0 or Flag comment


    “There’s a decrepit white Baur that sits on 3rd St. in Philadelphia, a couple blocks north of Fairmount in Northern Liberties.”
    That belongs to my old 2002 mechanic, it is parked in front of his house. He has a little shop around the corner on American that might still have an old dump truck parked in front. It took him a long time to find his Baur. Funny, I was thinking about showing him this listing as I read your comment mentioning his car.
    If anyone in Philly needs a 2002 mechanic, he is your man.

    swedespeed
    June 9, 2011 at 10:52 am 1 or Flag comment


    @Brian H and mike from philly…Chris Stone is a great asset to the 02 community. Cool guy!
    tom82baur
    September 23, 2011 at 5:06 pm 0 or Flag comment ...awaiting moderation



    Check Google Street View Maps…. the white 2002 Baur is parked in front of 714 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia in the pic. It is on the left side of the street going north.
    I am amazed to find it exactly where you guys said it would be when you posted those comments last June. And who knows how long ago that pic was taken for Street View maps? Amazing.


    This is the text from the ebay listing on the Blue Baur:
    1974 BMW 2002 Baur Targa
    Brilliant Blue Exterior / Ferrari Leather Black Interior
    Exterior Restoration
    4 Speeds
    1 of 1900 Baur Built Targas

    A recipient of a Fresh Exterior Restoration in the brilliant Blue, this 4 Speed Targa is truly a rare find. This 1975 BMW 2002 Baur Targa was part of a limited production run of 1963 units, between 1971 and 1975 by BMW factory authorized Karosserie Baur. They were also responsible for models such as the BMW M1 and Porsche 959. A Removable Targa Top rests above the front passenger compartment, behind it a Soft Cabriolet Top folds back to give the rear passengers a peak at the sun. Power comes from its original and efficient 2 Liter Inline 4 cylinder engine and 4 Speed Manual Transmission that has been regularly serviced and maintained. This Car is imported from Germany the speedo meter is in KM and reads only original 139.000 Kilometer = 85.000 Miles.
    The car has Turbo Karosserie with front and back spoiler. Aluminum Rim’s and Recaro sport seat’s retail one Seat 2000 US$.
    The Interior is Black leather used by Ferrari.
    It breaks my heart but I have to sell this rare unique Car. This Car was driven on the German Autobahn and knows speed. It handles like a sport car and hugs those mountain curves like a Porsche.
    If you are a true BMW collector or you just love the 2002 edition this is a must have. These cars are selling up to 40.000 US$. There is no reserve on this car. I hope it will find a good home.
    Thank you for looking at this rare German beauty.





    There is a white Baur Targa mentioned in the post above from a while back. If you recall I was able to spot it using Google street view, right there parked on the street in Philly.

    UPDATE: I stumbled on this post today....
    http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,368723/highlight,baur/

    ... and here a few recent pics. It is a Small Baur World.

    Ouch.
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    Tom
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    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

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    Federalizing a New TC1 Baur in 1983: A First-Hand Account!

    The National Capital Chapter in the Washington, DC area has published a great little chapter magazine for decades now. It is a treasure trove of information, including this little gem:

    A first hand account of buying and federalizing a new BMW TC1 Baur in 1983. Wow. Lothar Schuettler played a significant role in this, as you might expect.

    Enjoy!


    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/08/federalizing-bmw-tc1-baur-in-1983.html
    Tom
    SE Connecticut
    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

    Visit my blog: Baurspotting
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    BWR PWR!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HarryPR View Post
    So the Baur top was a $3800 option!
    The author of that article mentions price as $33,000. He also mentions base prices starting around $21-22,000.

    "
    This all adds up to a very expensive fully loaded car
    — with a top-of-the-line price probably at about $33K.
    While you may see these cars advertised for about
    $21-22K these days in AutoWeek, check the optional
    equipment closely — for example, air conditioning and
    power steering adds $2K alone, and the cabriolet option
    would drive it up another $4K, much less adding a radio,
    foglights, etc. However, if you're considering the purchase
    of a federalized car, shop around a bit, because
    there are wild variations in prices for a similarly equipped
    unit. In my case I purchased the car from VOB because
    another local area dealer wanted an additional $5K for the
    same thing!"
    Wow.

    I checked the NADA Guides for the MSRP 1982 ($13290)and 1983 E21 ($13290) 320i; I also checked for the 1984 E30 318i ($16,430).

    Granted the car he was federalizing was:
    1) euro import
    2) M20 323i, not an M10
    3) A Baur TC
    4) federalized (expensive process).

    The difference in price between the Euro 323i Baur and the US Spec 320i is ..... HUGE! The car he federalized was an E21 323i Baur (pictured on the cover of the magazine containing the article).

    So, if I understand this correctly, one could buy a base US Spec 1982/3 320i starting at $13290; and if one wanted a top-of-the-line 323i Euro Baur, you could be shelling out around $33,000. In 1983 dollars.

    Wow.

    Am I missing something here? Anyone have any better info on this?

    Does anyone have a sales receipt/window sticker for an early 80's 320i , and one for an early 80's Euro Baur? I would love to see the details for comparison.

    Curious minds want to know!

    Tom
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    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

    Visit my blog: Baurspotting
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    BWR PWR!

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    I have an article that I believe indicates the cost of a new 1982 323i Baur - back then - was 50k. I'll scan it and post it tomorrow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rdmanahan1 View Post
    I have an article that I believe indicates the cost of a new 1982 323i Baur - back then - was 50k. I'll scan it and post it tomorrow.
    Another Golden Nugget from the archives of Der Bayerische circa 1982:

    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/08/you-are-there-1982-test-drive-new-323i.html

    Test drive of a New 323i Baur Cabriolet in the summer of 1982, provided by Lothar Schuettler at VOB.


    This article also says $31,000, btw.

    Enjoy!
    Tom
    SE Connecticut
    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

    Visit my blog: Baurspotting
    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/

    BWR PWR!

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    I stand corrected. It's $3100.00. I haven't seen the article in 20 years; I don't know why I thought 50k but like i said...

    Anyway, here's the text from the Motor Trend article.

    Sunbeamer
    Frolicking In a Euro-spec 323i Cabriolet
    by Kevin Smith
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BROWN

    Already you're sighing, "Here they go again, teasing me with another tantalizing European car that we can't get over here." 0 yes of little faith.

    Yes, the 323i Cabriolet examined here seduces all who drive it with its free-spirited Continental flair. And true, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG considers it a Europe-only commodity. But this time the story does not end there. A quiet program is taking shape that will bring together a few fortunate U.S. enthusiasts and this covetable streaker - a car that looks like the 320i that everyone is buying in this country, but that is obviously very, very special.

    America's busiest BMW outlet, Century Motor Sales of Alhambra, California, is the protagonist, as it was for last month's introduction of the 50-state-IegaI 320i Turbo. The groundwork has been completed for a limited run (about 500) of U.S. - approved Century 323i Cabriolets. All will include BAB turbocharging in the engine certification, as well as the suspension package developed for the 320i Turbo. The cars will be federalized, but one goal of the program is to retain the integrity of the Euro-spec model. This will entail some complex work-engineering impact-absorbing bumpers, for example-but Century's owner Leon Peskin and project chief Scot Keller feel this is more authentic than doing engine swaps in U.S. 320i's.

    While the first couple of Cabriolets were at BAE for prototyping and emissions testing, we napped a silver beauty for baseline "before" testing. And were promptly knocked out by it. What a satisfying, balanced little runner. It scampered to 60 mph in 7.72 sees and turned in a quarter mile run (16.04 secs. at 87.10 mph) that would have placed it near the top of the heap in the De Lorean/exoticar comparo elsewhere in this issue. All the while, it was smooth, quiet, and most agreeable in nature. The BMW 323i immediately fell into that select class of cars whose mention around the MT offices begins with such words as, "If I had to choose just one car to live with ....”

    That the 323i Cabriolet will be a smash hit in this country, especially in Century's own Southern California backyard, we view as a foregone conclusion. If ever a car was made for the status-conscious Los Angeles life, this is it. Californians go for convertibles, and it's only partly a matter of climate; an open car is great to be seen in. And BMWs are a recognized fixture in the California cityscape. So trot out a BMW sedan with a folding top, and the Beautiful People will think they've overdosed and gone to status-symbol heaven. The 323i Cabriolet collected at least as many stares and inquiries around the City of Angels as did John Z's long-anticipated De Lorean. Drivers of German cars in particular signaled their approval, and faces in 320i's and Rabbit Convertibles wore a clear message: "Jeez, I coulda had that?"

    Soft-top BMWs are the result of conversion work performed by Karosserie Baur in Stuttgart, with the mother company's blessing. Convertible 1600s and 2002s came from the same shop. With the current 3-Series cars, Baur creates a semi-convertible, using a lift-off center panel and folding rear section, just like the Lancia Zagato. Window frames remain intact, as does a crossbar between the widened B-pillars. The roof panel stows in a trunk compartment rack, and a snap-on boot covers the folded after-top. With all the variables (panel in or out, canvas up or down, windows ditto), the Cabriolet allows precise fine-tuning of the sun and wind.

    Still, as intriguing as the Cabriolet's drop-top is, it's not the single most impressive aspect of the 323i Euro-killer. The engine dominates the experience of driving this car, and, as with the Golf GTI tested in our November issue, it-makes us intensely jealous of our auto-crazy brethren in the Old World. BMW's talent for refining 6-cylinder engines reaches a zenith in the little 2.3-liter, designated the M-60. All those tiny but frequent charge burns produce a power flow whose silkiness invites turbine and electric-motor similes. It has power down low, up high, in the middle, and all around; and in the small 3-series body, it creates the kind of car that driving enthusiasts wanted the U.S. 320i to be all along.

    BMW's previous entry-level offering, the 2002, earned a reputation as a spirited performer for sports-minded folk. A 140-hp version, the 2002tii, left no doubt about its intentions. When the 320i superseded that line in 1976, it was clearly a more modern sports sedan, but its personality mixed less sport and more sedan in its bid for a wider market. The economic wisdom of this move was beyond debate: Upwardly mobile young America fondly embraced the refined and sophisticated 320i.

    But the new car left enthusiasts underwhelmed, especially with the regression to a 1,766cc engine (for economy) and tamer suspension. All of which spawned numerous 320i retro-fit operations, using everything from Alpina performance parts and turbo kits to pre-smog 2-liter engines from the old 2002.

    Meanwhile, lurking in its very own stable, the factory had the real fix for the Bimmerphiles' habit: the 6-cylinder 323i, the star athlete of the 3-family.

    Diminutive bore and stroke measurements of 80 x 76.8 mm (3.15 x 3.02 in.) yield 2,315 cc of piston displacement. But for a "small" block casting shared with a 2.0-liter European engine, the M-60 is pure BMW straight-six orthodoxy, and will be the basis for the forward-looking "Eta" high-efficiency engine. A single chain-driven camshaft in the aluminum cylinder head operates a pair of valves in each hemispherical combustion chamber. Bosch KJetronic injection and a compression ratio of 9.5:1 produce sparkling performance-143 hp (DIN) and a rated maximum speed (which our test car would top) of 118 mph.

    BMW builds what many consider the most advanced 6-cylinder gasoline engines in the world; this kind of horsepower from 141 cu. in. certainly supports that claim. And it's efficient power. Our Cabriolet circled the MT 73-mile test loop averaging 2S.2 mpg, and scored 34.9 mpg at a constant 55 mph. (We saw 29.6 and 32.8 mpg from a 320i tested in our May issue.)

    Perhaps the most endearing quality of this motor is its obediently schizophrenic manner. Call up the power and it responds with a lunge and an eager snarl. (The 323i ranked high on the T. Swan Gonzo-Commutering Index of Performance.) Tread lightly on the pedal and the lion becomes a lamb, whirring along making no more noise than the ventilation fan. It's a true Jekyll-and-Hyde, its potion being a healthy dose of throttle.

    A diaphragm clutch transmits the torque from this six to a 4-speed gearbox. That's right, it's only a 4-speed. But late-32Oi owners should read another paragraph or two before gloating. Ratios run from 3.76:1 in first to direct drive in top.

    With the 3.45:1 final drive, the transmission offers overall gear reductions of 12.99, 7.05, 4.55, and 3.45. By contrast, the 3.91 rear gear and overdrive 5-speed box fitted to the American 1.8-liter 320i yield close and broader-ranging ratios of 14.39, 7.82, 5.20, 3.91, and 3.17. The European buyer is not getting one-upped; it’s just good engineering. While the 101-hp four needs ail the leverage it can get, the power and smooth revvability of the 2.3 easily span the 4-speed's ratio gaps.

    If anything, first gear is a tad short legged in the 323i. The more generous gearing of the 5-OD would actually be counterproductive. At the other end of the operating range, there's no need for another gear to lower cruising-speed rpm' because the engine is whisper-quiet on the freeway, as well as more frugal with fuel than the U.S. 1.8-liter. The standard gearing and tires give 19.7 mph per 1,000 rpm in fourth, so the engine is turning 3,000 rpm at cruise. The serious power comes on right around there, making top-gear throttle roll-ons effective for passing and maneuvering.

    Bimmers at a Glance
    320i (USA) 323i (Europe)
    L.8-liter four ____________ Engine ____________ 2.3-liter six
    101 at 5,5OO rpm ______ Horsepower _________ 143 at 6,000
    100 at 4,500 rpm_________ Torque____________ 141 at 4,500
    5-speed ___________ OD Transmission ________ 4-speed
    2,500 _____________ Curb weight (lb.) ________ 2,520
    Disc/drum _____________ Brakes ____________ Disc/disc
    3.40______________ 0-30 mph (secs.) _________ 2.75
    1l.32 _____________ 0-60 mph (secs.) _________ 7.72
    22.83 _____________ 0-80 mph (secs.) _________ 13.52
    18.15/74.80 ____ Quarter-mile (secs./mph) ______ 16.04/87.10
    29.6 _________ MT fuel loop (mpg) _________ 28.2
    32.8 55 __________ mph cruise (mpg) __________ 34.9

    Just as the 323i's drivetrain perfectly matches power characteristics and mechanical advantage, so its chassis happily reconciles bump absorption and accurate response. The layout is now- traditional BMW - coil springs at each comer with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arms in back. The American 320i lost its rear anti-roll bar as part of the effort to soften the car and reduce the famous trailing-throttle over steer, at the expense of roll resistance and peak cornering power. The hotter-blooded 323i, however, comes through with anti-roll bars at each end.

    Brakes also receive an upgrade to handle the potency of the small-six engine. Our Cabriolet boasted discs fore and aft, vented in front. Solid discs up front and drums in back stop the 3-series cars equipped with 1.6-, 1.8-, and 2.0-liter engines.

    Steel wheels 5.5 in. wide mount 185/70HR13 radials, which do a good job of protecting the wheel rims, but that's about all. The car felt undertired from the start. Michelin XVS tires are a few generations behind the best performance rubber available today, and in spite of their 70-series designation, the tires on this BMW appeared rather antediluvian: tall at the shoulders and narrow across the tread face.

    More modern (shorter and livelier) tire sidewalls would quicken the already good steering response, while stickier footprints would make better use of the engine's prodigious power. More traction would also reduce the tendency for the tail to come about when the throttle is abruptly closed in a hard turn, or at least raise the speed at which it happens. This familiar BMW trait allows control of the cornering arc with throttle, though the driver had best be mindful of the limit. In an over-one's-head encounter with a surprise decreasing-radius turn, it can give the panic-prone a fast, tail-first trip into the tules.

    MPG
    Car: BMW 323i Cabriolet
    EPA City .............................................. N.A.
    EPA Highway ..................................... N.A.
    MT Test Loop .................................... 28.2
    Steady-state 55 mph ................................................. 34.9
    Driving range (steady-state 55 mph x fuel capacity) ................................... 534 miles

    Overall, the 323i chassis carries on the theme of silkiness established by that jewel of a motor. The suspension .smothers bumps in a fashion rivaling the heavier ultra-tech 928. Road noise reaching the cockpit is also minimal. Yet there is no vague, rubbery feel-often the price for isolation from road surface nasties. The car is taut and thoroughly predictable. Steering is on the heavy side, the ZF rack-and-pinion gear justifying its required effort with positive, direct response. Our test car formed sudden evasive maneuvers in exemplary style.

    About all we might wish for in the 323i, especially after upgrading the tires, is a shade more roll resistance and slightly firmer springing. Century will include its suspension package on the U.S. 323i's: Shorter and stiffer springs, Bilstein gas charged shocks, and stouter anti-roll bars should provide all the control anyone could want. We hope the penalty in ride harshness is slight. Pirelli P6 or P7 tires, also part of the Century deal, will answer our other complaint.

    Inside, the car will not be substantially changed in its preparation for U.S.-government approval, and that's good. The fascia, seats, and trim are all done in a straightforward and handsome fashion. As in the virtually identical (in this department) 320i, the sense of richness comes from clean design, good materials, and flawless workmanship, not a plethora of decorative wrinkles and tacked-on trim bits. Our black-on black interior had leather bucket seats, well-executed molded plastic panels, and the same flat, 15-inch leather-rimmed wheel installed in the M 1.

    An entertaining touch we assume will remain with the car is the European tachometer. A red band begins at the maximum recommended engine speed (6,400 rpm), which is normal enough. But there is also a green band stretching across the lower numbers. This is fun because the band is tapered-engine speeds become less and less acceptable as they get higher-and dies out at 5,500 rpm. The factory declines comment on operation between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm. It's a clever twist and does seem to have the right psychological effect.

    This whole car has a good psychological effect, especially on enthusiasts of the driving art. Like all 3-series Bimmers, it melds efficiency with finesse and unbounded competence. These cars exude good taste while also serving dependably as transportation. No wonder they keep a tenacious grip on their value as the miles and years roll by.

    The upgrades that are coming as part of Century's federalized 323i program will further elevate this car's talent and value. For the right to be among the lucky few who will own one of these distinctive automobiles, buyers will ante up something like $31,000.

    Surely that's a lot of money, but there's no denying it will be buying a lot of car (and prestige, and satisfaction). We were taken by the abilities of the delightful 323i in its "normal" form. What will the legalized Cabriolet be like, sporting tauter suspension, grippy tires, and a few pounds of turbo boost? Holy blitzkrieg!

    We'll have a full "after" test of the Sunbeamer when the compliance/super-tuning work is completed. One thing we know right now: Those poor souls in Europe are going to be gazing over here with a brand of jealousy and frustration that used to be the sole province of American enthusiasts.

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    Wow! Thank you for posting that! You KNOW that will be going up in Baurspotting as soon as I can get to it! Credited to you, naturally!

    Interesting stuff: plans for 500 323i TURBOS!!!! Whoa! What happened to them. We have yet to find a single one!

    The engine is an M20, not sure why they repeatedly call it M60. But that is a minor issue. Thanks again!
    Tom
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    1982 323i Baur, 1977 320i (carbed),
    1978 320i (parts)
    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

    Visit my blog: Baurspotting
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    BWR PWR!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rdmanahan1 View Post
    I stand corrected. It's $3100.00. I haven't seen the article in 20 years; I don't know why I thought 50k but like i said...

    Anyway, here's the text from the Motor Trend article.

    Sunbeamer
    Frolicking In a Euro-spec 323i Cabriolet
    by Kevin Smith
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BROWN

    Already you're sighing, "Here they go again, teasing me with another tantalizing European car that we can't get over here." 0 yes of little faith.

    Yes, the 323i Cabriolet examined here seduces all who drive it with its free-spirited Continental flair. And true, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG considers it a Europe-only commodity. But this time the story does not end there. A quiet program is taking shape that will bring together a few fortunate U.S. enthusiasts and this covetable streaker - a car that looks like the 320i that everyone is buying in this country, but that is obviously very, very special.

    America's busiest BMW outlet, Century Motor Sales of Alhambra, California, is the protagonist, as it was for last month's introduction of the 50-state-IegaI 320i Turbo. The groundwork has been completed for a limited run (about 500) of U.S. - approved Century 323i Cabriolets. All will include BAB turbocharging in the engine certification, as well as the suspension package developed for the 320i Turbo. The cars will be federalized, but one goal of the program is to retain the integrity of the Euro-spec model. This will entail some complex work-engineering impact-absorbing bumpers, for example-but Century's owner Leon Peskin and project chief Scot Keller feel this is more authentic than doing engine swaps in U.S. 320i's.

    While the first couple of Cabriolets were at BAE for prototyping and emissions testing, we napped a silver beauty for baseline "before" testing. And were promptly knocked out by it. What a satisfying, balanced little runner. It scampered to 60 mph in 7.72 sees and turned in a quarter mile run (16.04 secs. at 87.10 mph) that would have placed it near the top of the heap in the De Lorean/exoticar comparo elsewhere in this issue. All the while, it was smooth, quiet, and most agreeable in nature. The BMW 323i immediately fell into that select class of cars whose mention around the MT offices begins with such words as, "If I had to choose just one car to live with ....”

    That the 323i Cabriolet will be a smash hit in this country, especially in Century's own Southern California backyard, we view as a foregone conclusion. If ever a car was made for the status-conscious Los Angeles life, this is it. Californians go for convertibles, and it's only partly a matter of climate; an open car is great to be seen in. And BMWs are a recognized fixture in the California cityscape. So trot out a BMW sedan with a folding top, and the Beautiful People will think they've overdosed and gone to status-symbol heaven. The 323i Cabriolet collected at least as many stares and inquiries around the City of Angels as did John Z's long-anticipated De Lorean. Drivers of German cars in particular signaled their approval, and faces in 320i's and Rabbit Convertibles wore a clear message: "Jeez, I coulda had that?"

    Soft-top BMWs are the result of conversion work performed by Karosserie Baur in Stuttgart, with the mother company's blessing. Convertible 1600s and 2002s came from the same shop. With the current 3-Series cars, Baur creates a semi-convertible, using a lift-off center panel and folding rear section, just like the Lancia Zagato. Window frames remain intact, as does a crossbar between the widened B-pillars. The roof panel stows in a trunk compartment rack, and a snap-on boot covers the folded after-top. With all the variables (panel in or out, canvas up or down, windows ditto), the Cabriolet allows precise fine-tuning of the sun and wind.

    Still, as intriguing as the Cabriolet's drop-top is, it's not the single most impressive aspect of the 323i Euro-killer. The engine dominates the experience of driving this car, and, as with the Golf GTI tested in our November issue, it-makes us intensely jealous of our auto-crazy brethren in the Old World. BMW's talent for refining 6-cylinder engines reaches a zenith in the little 2.3-liter, designated the M-60. All those tiny but frequent charge burns produce a power flow whose silkiness invites turbine and electric-motor similes. It has power down low, up high, in the middle, and all around; and in the small 3-series body, it creates the kind of car that driving enthusiasts wanted the U.S. 320i to be all along.

    BMW's previous entry-level offering, the 2002, earned a reputation as a spirited performer for sports-minded folk. A 140-hp version, the 2002tii, left no doubt about its intentions. When the 320i superseded that line in 1976, it was clearly a more modern sports sedan, but its personality mixed less sport and more sedan in its bid for a wider market. The economic wisdom of this move was beyond debate: Upwardly mobile young America fondly embraced the refined and sophisticated 320i.

    But the new car left enthusiasts underwhelmed, especially with the regression to a 1,766cc engine (for economy) and tamer suspension. All of which spawned numerous 320i retro-fit operations, using everything from Alpina performance parts and turbo kits to pre-smog 2-liter engines from the old 2002.

    Meanwhile, lurking in its very own stable, the factory had the real fix for the Bimmerphiles' habit: the 6-cylinder 323i, the star athlete of the 3-family.

    Diminutive bore and stroke measurements of 80 x 76.8 mm (3.15 x 3.02 in.) yield 2,315 cc of piston displacement. But for a "small" block casting shared with a 2.0-liter European engine, the M-60 is pure BMW straight-six orthodoxy, and will be the basis for the forward-looking "Eta" high-efficiency engine. A single chain-driven camshaft in the aluminum cylinder head operates a pair of valves in each hemispherical combustion chamber. Bosch KJetronic injection and a compression ratio of 9.5:1 produce sparkling performance-143 hp (DIN) and a rated maximum speed (which our test car would top) of 118 mph.

    BMW builds what many consider the most advanced 6-cylinder gasoline engines in the world; this kind of horsepower from 141 cu. in. certainly supports that claim. And it's efficient power. Our Cabriolet circled the MT 73-mile test loop averaging 2S.2 mpg, and scored 34.9 mpg at a constant 55 mph. (We saw 29.6 and 32.8 mpg from a 320i tested in our May issue.)

    Perhaps the most endearing quality of this motor is its obediently schizophrenic manner. Call up the power and it responds with a lunge and an eager snarl. (The 323i ranked high on the T. Swan Gonzo-Commutering Index of Performance.) Tread lightly on the pedal and the lion becomes a lamb, whirring along making no more noise than the ventilation fan. It's a true Jekyll-and-Hyde, its potion being a healthy dose of throttle.

    A diaphragm clutch transmits the torque from this six to a 4-speed gearbox. That's right, it's only a 4-speed. But late-32Oi owners should read another paragraph or two before gloating. Ratios run from 3.76:1 in first to direct drive in top.

    With the 3.45:1 final drive, the transmission offers overall gear reductions of 12.99, 7.05, 4.55, and 3.45. By contrast, the 3.91 rear gear and overdrive 5-speed box fitted to the American 1.8-liter 320i yield close and broader-ranging ratios of 14.39, 7.82, 5.20, 3.91, and 3.17. The European buyer is not getting one-upped; it’s just good engineering. While the 101-hp four needs ail the leverage it can get, the power and smooth revvability of the 2.3 easily span the 4-speed's ratio gaps.

    If anything, first gear is a tad short legged in the 323i. The more generous gearing of the 5-OD would actually be counterproductive. At the other end of the operating range, there's no need for another gear to lower cruising-speed rpm' because the engine is whisper-quiet on the freeway, as well as more frugal with fuel than the U.S. 1.8-liter. The standard gearing and tires give 19.7 mph per 1,000 rpm in fourth, so the engine is turning 3,000 rpm at cruise. The serious power comes on right around there, making top-gear throttle roll-ons effective for passing and maneuvering.

    Bimmers at a Glance
    320i (USA) 323i (Europe)
    L.8-liter four ____________ Engine ____________ 2.3-liter six
    101 at 5,5OO rpm ______ Horsepower _________ 143 at 6,000
    100 at 4,500 rpm_________ Torque____________ 141 at 4,500
    5-speed ___________ OD Transmission ________ 4-speed
    2,500 _____________ Curb weight (lb.) ________ 2,520
    Disc/drum _____________ Brakes ____________ Disc/disc
    3.40______________ 0-30 mph (secs.) _________ 2.75
    1l.32 _____________ 0-60 mph (secs.) _________ 7.72
    22.83 _____________ 0-80 mph (secs.) _________ 13.52
    18.15/74.80 ____ Quarter-mile (secs./mph) ______ 16.04/87.10
    29.6 _________ MT fuel loop (mpg) _________ 28.2
    32.8 55 __________ mph cruise (mpg) __________ 34.9

    Just as the 323i's drivetrain perfectly matches power characteristics and mechanical advantage, so its chassis happily reconciles bump absorption and accurate response. The layout is now- traditional BMW - coil springs at each comer with MacPherson struts in front and semi-trailing arms in back. The American 320i lost its rear anti-roll bar as part of the effort to soften the car and reduce the famous trailing-throttle over steer, at the expense of roll resistance and peak cornering power. The hotter-blooded 323i, however, comes through with anti-roll bars at each end.

    Brakes also receive an upgrade to handle the potency of the small-six engine. Our Cabriolet boasted discs fore and aft, vented in front. Solid discs up front and drums in back stop the 3-series cars equipped with 1.6-, 1.8-, and 2.0-liter engines.

    Steel wheels 5.5 in. wide mount 185/70HR13 radials, which do a good job of protecting the wheel rims, but that's about all. The car felt undertired from the start. Michelin XVS tires are a few generations behind the best performance rubber available today, and in spite of their 70-series designation, the tires on this BMW appeared rather antediluvian: tall at the shoulders and narrow across the tread face.

    More modern (shorter and livelier) tire sidewalls would quicken the already good steering response, while stickier footprints would make better use of the engine's prodigious power. More traction would also reduce the tendency for the tail to come about when the throttle is abruptly closed in a hard turn, or at least raise the speed at which it happens. This familiar BMW trait allows control of the cornering arc with throttle, though the driver had best be mindful of the limit. In an over-one's-head encounter with a surprise decreasing-radius turn, it can give the panic-prone a fast, tail-first trip into the tules.

    MPG
    Car: BMW 323i Cabriolet
    EPA City .............................................. N.A.
    EPA Highway ..................................... N.A.
    MT Test Loop .................................... 28.2
    Steady-state 55 mph ................................................. 34.9
    Driving range (steady-state 55 mph x fuel capacity) ................................... 534 miles

    Overall, the 323i chassis carries on the theme of silkiness established by that jewel of a motor. The suspension .smothers bumps in a fashion rivaling the heavier ultra-tech 928. Road noise reaching the cockpit is also minimal. Yet there is no vague, rubbery feel-often the price for isolation from road surface nasties. The car is taut and thoroughly predictable. Steering is on the heavy side, the ZF rack-and-pinion gear justifying its required effort with positive, direct response. Our test car formed sudden evasive maneuvers in exemplary style.

    About all we might wish for in the 323i, especially after upgrading the tires, is a shade more roll resistance and slightly firmer springing. Century will include its suspension package on the U.S. 323i's: Shorter and stiffer springs, Bilstein gas charged shocks, and stouter anti-roll bars should provide all the control anyone could want. We hope the penalty in ride harshness is slight. Pirelli P6 or P7 tires, also part of the Century deal, will answer our other complaint.

    Inside, the car will not be substantially changed in its preparation for U.S.-government approval, and that's good. The fascia, seats, and trim are all done in a straightforward and handsome fashion. As in the virtually identical (in this department) 320i, the sense of richness comes from clean design, good materials, and flawless workmanship, not a plethora of decorative wrinkles and tacked-on trim bits. Our black-on black interior had leather bucket seats, well-executed molded plastic panels, and the same flat, 15-inch leather-rimmed wheel installed in the M 1.

    An entertaining touch we assume will remain with the car is the European tachometer. A red band begins at the maximum recommended engine speed (6,400 rpm), which is normal enough. But there is also a green band stretching across the lower numbers. This is fun because the band is tapered-engine speeds become less and less acceptable as they get higher-and dies out at 5,500 rpm. The factory declines comment on operation between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm. It's a clever twist and does seem to have the right psychological effect.

    This whole car has a good psychological effect, especially on enthusiasts of the driving art. Like all 3-series Bimmers, it melds efficiency with finesse and unbounded competence. These cars exude good taste while also serving dependably as transportation. No wonder they keep a tenacious grip on their value as the miles and years roll by.

    The upgrades that are coming as part of Century's federalized 323i program will further elevate this car's talent and value. For the right to be among the lucky few who will own one of these distinctive automobiles, buyers will ante up something like $31,000.

    Surely that's a lot of money, but there's no denying it will be buying a lot of car (and prestige, and satisfaction). We were taken by the abilities of the delightful 323i in its "normal" form. What will the legalized Cabriolet be like, sporting tauter suspension, grippy tires, and a few pounds of turbo boost? Holy blitzkrieg!

    We'll have a full "after" test of the Sunbeamer when the compliance/super-tuning work is completed. One thing we know right now: Those poor souls in Europe are going to be gazing over here with a brand of jealousy and frustration that used to be the sole province of American enthusiasts.

    Do you have the DATE of this article, perchance? I couldnt find it in the Motor Trend archives. Thanks again!
    Tom
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    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rdmanahan1 View Post
    I stand corrected. It's $3100.00. ............. "Surely that's a lot of money, but there's no denying it will be buying a lot of car (and prestige, and satisfaction). We were taken by the abilities of the delightful 323i in its "normal" form. What will the legalized Cabriolet be like, sporting tauter suspension, grippy tires, and a few pounds of turbo boost? Holy blitzkrieg!

    We'll have a full "after" test of the Sunbeamer when the compliance/super-tuning work is completed. One thing we know right now: Those poor souls in Europe are going to be gazing over here with a brand of jealousy and frustration that used to be the sole province of American enthusiasts."
    I did a little checking and a little math.... here is what I came up with so far....

    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/08/grey-market-bmw-baur-prices-march-1981.html

    Stay tuned... this is by no means definitive.
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    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
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    Quote Originally Posted by tomscat1 View Post
    Baurspotters Alert! Unidentified Baur spotted in NH MA area!



    I found a post from a few months back in r3vlimited stating that there was an E21 Baur in his shop recently. I have sent the person who posted this a PM, and I await his response.

    In the meantime, I wanted to alert our Baurspotters in the NH/MA area---- yes I am thinking of YOU, THE POOLEMAN!---- as well as anyone else up that way to be on the lookout for this Baur:














    It is not an Alpina, of course, but it apparently has some Alpina features, as you can readily see.


    here is what the poster (kway from Nashua NH, btw) said about the car:


    There's a nice e21 323i Baur at my current shop as I write this. Open lug Alpinas, originally Hennarot but some fool painted it Brilliantrot at some point. I'll snap a few camera phone pics next week and post them in here.


    Here's that 323i I was talking about. I'm not an e21 guy, not a Baur guy, but I have to say this is a pretty cool car (not a genuine Alpina, just has some goodies on it).



    That post is from March 2012, so it is a couple of months old. If anyone has any info on this Baur, please email me or post it in E21 Bimmerforums.

    Here it is again at German Day at Larz Anderson Museum, Brookline MA.... BMW Day is Sunday! It may show up there again!

    Stay alert, Baurspotters!

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    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomscat1 View Post
    Baurspotters Alert! Unidentified Baur spotted in NH MA area!



    I found a post from a few months back in r3vlimited stating that there was an E21 Baur in his shop recently. I have sent the person who posted this a PM, and I await his response.

    In the meantime, I wanted to alert our Baurspotters in the NH/MA area---- yes I am thinking of YOU, THE POOLEMAN!---- as well as anyone else up that way to be on the lookout for this Baur:














    It is not an Alpina, of course, but it apparently has some Alpina features, as you can readily see.


    here is what the poster (kway from Nashua NH, btw) said about the car:


    There's a nice e21 323i Baur at my current shop as I write this. Open lug Alpinas, originally Hennarot but some fool painted it Brilliantrot at some point. I'll snap a few camera phone pics next week and post them in here.


    Here's that 323i I was talking about. I'm not an e21 guy, not a Baur guy, but I have to say this is a pretty cool car (not a genuine Alpina, just has some goodies on it).



    That post is from March 2012, so it is a couple of months old. If anyone has any info on this Baur, please email me or post it in E21 Bimmerforums.


    Here is another one to be on the lookout for at Larz anderson Museum on sunday!
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    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

    Visit my blog: Baurspotting
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    BWR PWR!

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    I think I just saw this car on Rt 1 in Maine (maybe heading for Mt Desert Island?) last week.
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    Yes, my 1981 323i baur was in ME last week. So good chance you saw it. New to forum so still figuring this stuff out.

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    Glad to have you on here! Welcome to the forums and the Legion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tomscat1 View Post
    Do you have the DATE of this article, perchance? I couldnt find it in the Motor Trend archives. Thanks again!
    December 1981 Motor Trend. The M60 may have come from my mistake as there was a lot of manual editing that had to be done and it was late when I was doing it. I will check the article and make correct any mistakes.
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    I checked the article and the references to M-60 are correct. Let me know if anyone would like me to post the images.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1rdmanahan1 View Post
    I checked the article and the references to M-60 are correct. Let me know if anyone would like me to post the images.

    Besides me, you mean?



    Cuz you KNOW I want to see them!!!




    Just because I am away on vacation doesn't necessarily mean .... I am on vacation!



    Thanks in advance!


    Hmmm. Addendum: this dates the M60 from 1992. ??? Article in Motor Trend is from 1981. How can this be?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M60

    Curious to know. . Now we Really have to have a look at those pics!
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    Here are the images. They are saved in .pdf format so I'm not sure if this will work. If not, I'll re-scan them tomorrow and post them as pictures.
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    I seem to remember, but can't find the reference now, that the small 6 initially had the internal designation M60 before it became the M20 we all know. Can't remember any more details though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike323i View Post
    I seem to remember, but can't find the reference now, that the small 6 initially had the internal designation M60 before it became the M20 we all know. Can't remember any more details though.
    That has to be the explanation. Either that or the writer just got the number wrong. It is clearly the 2.3L inline six.


    Ryne,
    Thank you for scanning and posting that article! Wow, a great bit of history! I owe you another one!

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    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
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    Quote Originally Posted by 323i baur View Post
    Yes, my 1981 323i baur was in ME last week. So good chance you saw it. New to forum so still figuring this stuff out.
    Welcome Aboard! I have been away on vacation, and this post slipped through the cracks. I just sent you an email tonight, and we look forward to hearing more about your car!



    Correct me if I am wrong but..... I believe this is it, taken today by Keith, Our Man in Massachusetts!



    http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/08/alpina-baur-spotted-again-today-in-ma.html

    Thanks to Ed and Keith for making contact with you! We are working hard here trying to nail down all the Baurs out there!

    Welcome!

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    1991 325ix 5 speed, 1989 325ix (winter),
    1989 325ic (summer)
    1973 2002 Malaga (with frosting)
    1975 Mercedes W115 300D (The Departed)
    the late 1979 323i Euro (project, Now Departed)

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