E3's for sale in Southern California

[GolfBavaria]

https://www.pcarmarket.com/search/?q=bmw+bavaria For $25K this seems like the way to go...pretty nice looking. Most of the heavy lifting has been done. The Metric Mechanics motors and trans have a good reputation and there is no way you can duplicate this car for that price right now. This is what I meant by get the best one you can, then do your own tweaks. The engine bay itself needs some cleaning up but would make for a good project IMHO.

It does look like some NY rust has crept in...it's still in auction so who knows, maybe you will get it a lot cheaper?

 

[jmackro]

The burgundy NY E3 one could be a deal, yes. But the blacked-out chrome would be the first thing that I would change. I thought that had gone out of style 25 years ago.

 

[NFK]

The burgundy NY E3 one could be a deal, yes. But the blacked-out chrome would be the first thing that I would change. I thought that had gone out of style 25 years ago.

maybe it was blacked-out 25 years ago

 

[chart75]

The burgundy NY E3 was RNM with the high bid short of $14K. It now has a BIN of $25K. The FB ad for the same car has it listed for $22K, so there is probably some room to negotiate if someone is interested. I wonder how extensive the rust is under the hood?

 

[rblongboarder]

1974 Automatic E3 (VIN #3281865):

1974 BMW Bavaria for sale by owner - San Juan Capistrano, CA - craigslist

1974 BMW Bavaria 3.0L Twin Carb, Automatic Transmission with Air Conditioning. VIN: 3281865. 85,115 original miles. Has been stored since 1999. Found this year, and brought to a professional shop to...

orangecounty.craigslist.org

This one is still listed:

1974 BMW Bavaria for sale by owner - San Juan Capistrano, CA - craigslist

1974 BMW Bavaria 3.0L Twin Carb, Automatic Transmission with Air Conditioning. VIN: 3281865. 85,115 original miles. Has been stored since 1999. Found this year, and brought to a professional shop to...

orangecounty.craigslist.org

Found this while looking for parts for my restoration...

 

[Larry Louton]

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[Eric V]

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I missed this one somehow. Larry Louton

Doesn’t look like So Cal?

 

[Larry Louton]

I have been to both places. The Gyros are equally good along with the views.

Larry Louton

 

[CSteve]

Is the "L" a scam? That price is a third of what a car that looks like that would sell for. If legit I am ready to press the paypal button.

Steve

 

[Larry Louton]

I wish I knew someone in Greece that would look at it for you. The ad is a year old. Couldn’t hurt to ask. Shipping costs and paperwork would add $5,000.00 to total price.

Larry Louton

 

[CSteve]

Larry, asking price $12,000, add shipping for $5,000. Still a bargain for a car like this.

 

[bmw2800cs]

@Larry Louton I think it's a scam. I do know people in Athens but they aren't friend's, they are people I work with. If you'd pay them to check it out let me know and I'll and I'll reach out to them.

 

[rblongboarder]

Here's a nice '72 E3 for sale in Roseville, CA:

1972 BMW Bavaria for Sale in Roseville, CA - OfferUp

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[otter74]

Looks good on first impression, but remarkably uninformative ad.

 

[jmackro]

Side spears, trunk lid trim and wiper blades appear to be missing.

 

[chart75]

Fresh repaint maybe? The front grill doesn't seem to fit correctly, and the hood emblem is missing as well. Is that overspray on the rear side marker (pic 19)?

 

[dang]

Fresh repaint maybe? The front grill doesn't seem to fit correctly, and the hood emblem is missing as well. Is that overspray on the rear side marker (pic 19)?

Probably a fresh respray on the outside panels but I think the side markers are just faded plastic.

Looks good on first impression, but remarkably uninformative ad.

If you go to their website there's more photos. Not much description but they show everything but the underside. Not all that impressed but it's a dealer flipping it.

 

[rblongboarder]

Here's a 1973 Bavaria 3.0is for sale in Canoga park:

1973 bmw for sale by owner - Canoga Park, CA - craigslist

"1973 BMW Bavaria - One Owner, Dual Carbs, Green, 64,000 Miles - Garage Kept Selling my beloved 1973 BMW Bavaria, a classic gem in excellent condition. This beauty boasts a unique dual carbs setup,...

losangeles.craigslist.org

 

[rsporsche]

hmmm ... they got the model wrong, not a 3.0is or 3.0si ... just your basic 3.0 Bavaria

 

[jmackro]

"Garage kept"???? Maybe over the past few months, but the sun-faded RR reflector, rusted wheels and water stained paint suggest time spent outdoors.

Still, at $5K, it is priced to sell.