Missing e. [email protected]
New Member -Calif. inherited barn find ‘70 2800 cs
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lilacocelot
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The email address does *not have an “e”.
Maybe both work?
Well as the owner of the domain you know that you can type in anything in front of the @ as long as the domain is correct. It just may not go to the right individual.
Super neat, lots to like about it.
Agree that early production examples of automotive icons/classics have a unique 'charm'. The original CA blue blates with the Santa Cruz BMW dealer frame are a real fun bonus
You likely have an early Euro example, argee it's possibly Italy or?? that used the clear turn signal lens.
Take your time with your decision, they don't make them anymore and are very hard to find untouched.
Good luck with it!
-from #2202577 (12/69 Austrian delivery) with early CA blue plates and a early Monterey BMW dealership frame
Agree that early production examples of automotive icons/classics have a unique 'charm'. The original CA blue blates with the Santa Cruz BMW dealer frame are a real fun bonus
You likely have an early Euro example, argee it's possibly Italy or?? that used the clear turn signal lens.
Take your time with your decision, they don't make them anymore and are very hard to find untouched.
Good luck with it!
-from #2202577 (12/69 Austrian delivery) with early CA blue plates and a early Monterey BMW dealership frame
Good chat with @lilacocelot. We discussed the numerous areas to snap photos of. Even pulled the rear seats. Unfortunately the trunk looks to be stuck shut and someone tried to pry it open at one point (damaging the lid but not the tail).
A forum friend in Monterey lined up a respected BMW resource to help take a look. Some buyers have also reached out to @lilacocelot
So far looks like typical signs of age and neglect but nothing cringeworthy.
Teaser pic...
A forum friend in Monterey lined up a respected BMW resource to help take a look. Some buyers have also reached out to @lilacocelot
So far looks like typical signs of age and neglect but nothing cringeworthy.
Teaser pic...
That looks promising, definitly more potential then just a parts car. Curious for the rest!
jmackro
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There are a couple of torsion bars in that tube that runs laterally under the hood where those two "knee action" bars attach. It's pretty common for the torsion bars to lose their springiness and stop counter-balancing the hood. This is the least of your car's problems.
I agree with what others have written. BaT is a great place for selling cars, but most of what's sold there is in better condition. Also, it takes some work to sell on BaT - lots of photos, detailed description, responding to questions and comments (well, you can ignore the comments). When selling a rusted e9, documenting the corrosion is the key challenge.
Did euro cars come w/o door ashtrays ?
jmackro
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Well, it might be a good car. Or it may have structural rust (which makes it a less-good car). Being stored in a carport in Santa Cruz isn't healthy for rust-prone cars like the e9; the term "rust-free California car from a dry climate" doesn't apply in Santa Cruz.
But as dang suggests, have a body man skilled in vintage car restoration (*) have a look at the car, with emphasis on the underside and upper spring mounts. If it checks out in these areas, its value goes up quite a bit; if not, then it probably will become a parts donor.
*) Many automotive autobody shops and technicians know how to perform collision repair on 21st century Toyotas, but have no idea how to repair a car from the mid-20th century. Not that this makes them bad people; it's just that they won't be able to assess what it would take to repair your father's BMW. So find someone who regularly restores older cars, not necessarily BMW's, though that would help.
Car is very rusty.
Yes, take it to a shop that has deep, long experience with cars, preferably European, from the 70's forward. And be prepared for a close to five figure estimate if you want to go all the way.
Steve
I had a badge just like that on my (sold) 3200cs V8 Bertone, actually still have the badge,
So, did we ever come up with a price??
That was a very pretty car. Got pictures?