Who is Pete?
1973
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Ever notice that almost all of the Coupes for sale are 1973 vintage? And both yours and mine are...1973.
BMWPete is Peter Gleeson he’s a down to earth car guy who collects CSLs & pedigreed race cars.
Richard's best post was when he stopped his account. When I drove his car 2 years ago,it was not safe to drive over 40 MPH. He said he never revved it up over 3000 RPM and the brakes pulled to the left severely at any speed.
To his credit, much was done to correct the biggest flaws. He has a $60K car after an additional $30K worth of work.
If anyone buys this car in his latest auction w/o a PPI, they will need to spend the $30K.
To his credit, much was done to correct the biggest flaws. He has a $60K car after an additional $30K worth of work.
If anyone buys this car in his latest auction w/o a PPI, they will need to spend the $30K.
I was relaying my son's wisdom on FB.
Disclaimer: I was once a FB employee.
Let's not forget that Richard is a long time coupe owner and is very proud of his car. It looks like he's tried to take care of it and has invested a lot of time and money over the years. I also think it's a natural human response to take criticism about your car personally. Everyone's reaction is different, but in the end I think Richard is a good guy and we all know he has a good car, the rest is just words.
fyi "IYEWADOAQ" is an Ancient Greek word long forgotten but mostly used by the upper class to describe hidden rust on the fenders of old chariots being sold at market to unsuspecting peasants. In the Odyssey Homer describes it as a real "Dick Move" after seeing the wheels buckle in turns and the poor occupants either crushed beneath the wreckage or left penniless and unable to pay for repairs.
Oh my......I've never even seen anything like this happen to an instrument cluster/dash.......what caused this? Looks like it was out near the camp fire too long......
That was funny, it reminded me of some of the comments and people from vintage911coupe.com. They would get pretty "lively" over there. Don't get that much here.....but good entertainment for sure. Too bad, it would be a good coupe to pick up at about half the price of what he was looking for. It does sound like it is time for a new "Caretaker!"
I guess the recent sales on BAT have brought all the E9'ers out of the woodwork looking to pay down their mortgage. What would Murray say about all this nonsense?
He would love how the values have increased!
I can’t keep up with all the auction sites. I think even Dollar General has online collector car auctions now. I was already familiar with this one from an E28 sale that didn’t sell and later sold on BaT. I can’t imagine any if the other sites giving the exposure BaT does (at least at the current time) and especially after a failed BaT listing realizing a higher number.
I see nothing but optimism with project cars. I have posted a video highlighting all of the skeleton’s in my e9’s rusty closet.
I take exception to the continued misrepresentation of this project car/driver. I’m sure that @Roman596061 (and/or @Intrepid596061) is a great person, and friend to many.
I will say without hesitation that he is not being honest in his ad. I’ll take the criticism for being negative all day. It is a fact that this car is in no way shape or form “Excellent”.
I take exception to the continued misrepresentation of this project car/driver. I’m sure that @Roman596061 (and/or @Intrepid596061) is a great person, and friend to many.
I will say without hesitation that he is not being honest in his ad. I’ll take the criticism for being negative all day. It is a fact that this car is in no way shape or form “Excellent”.
From the ad: The car has won in eight concour events.
Yeah, and I'm the Sultan of Brun-freakin'-i. I'm really tired of this seller's BS and everyone trying to find the positive in his sales pitch. If the chassis repair was done properly, why the F! wasn't the rest? The interior and engine bay are frightful and if Mr. Concours judge had ANY hand in it, he's disqualified. Others have suggested that this example is simply $30K away from nirvana are deluding themselves. Best E9 I ever saw was Cary Iida's Alpina CSL, and even HE had doubts about some details. This car is PARSEC'S from that.
The car potentially has some good bones, but the reality is MOST of it has to be re-done to approach E9 bliss. Rare color and interior combo? Check. Batshit seller? Check.
There are more compelling examples to be had, and you won't have to deal with Mr. Concours Judge. The fact that there's paint on the fu#%&ing carbs says it all.
And the dash and instrument shots? Jesus help me.
Mic drop. Out.
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Isn't free speech guaranteed by the constitution?
Yeah, and misrepresentation is too. Are you impressed by and prepared to defend the seller's fantasies?
Or were you being playfully ironic?
well i've been away for awhile ... been extremely busy for the last couple of months with a design project. this thread was at the top of the list (most recent) ... wow, what a thread to read first. as a positive comment, if this is a #2 to #3 example, most of us have #1 examples ... even unfinished they are better.
hat's off to everyone who tried to find a positive comment or politely point out the issues. i would have had to sit back and say nothing.
anyway i have a lot to catch up on. at least i have a smile on my face
hat's off to everyone who tried to find a positive comment or politely point out the issues. i would have had to sit back and say nothing.
anyway i have a lot to catch up on. at least i have a smile on my face
Doesn't matter anymore. All you have to do is repeat the same thing over and over until people start believing you.
that comment reminds me of the practices of a recent politician ... but i certainly can't discuss that subject any further without breaking forum rules. but its certainly a great point.