Hey Guys,
I was hesitant to join and get involved in this thread - and as a fellow long-term coupe owner I hate that this is my introduction to your forum - but as the seller of the coupe in question I wanted to chime in. So much wild speculation... We acquired this car from a local (Atlanta) owner who is an executive with BMW NA and owned it for over 20 years. He also did / commissioned the restoration on this car. This coupe has been on the road, titled, registered and insured as you see it / with this VIN since 1999.
As you know there was a time when these cars were not particularly valuable and there was still some inventory of E9s languishing behind people's BMW shops, in junkyards, etc - obviously that has changed but this was the mid 90s. The car in question employed several donor cars to complete - the owner wanted a sunroof coupe with euro bits and that's what he built. For example the fenders are from a 74. The best parts were put together on the best shell. It was a lot of work but turned out fairly well - the type of build that you would probably enjoy following today on a "build thread with pictures" - if that had existed in the 90s. Attached are a couple pictures mid-restoration.
I understand that this car is not for everyone but no one is trying to pass it off as a CSL or a concours restored example. It is advertised as a "hotrod driver that needs some buttoning up" and is offered at a below market price. I'm happy to discuss the car's history, high and low points with anyone who is interested. I spoke to the PO today and he is bringing me additional build photos next week which I will also be happy to share with interested individuals.
Your forum has a wide reach - I've received calls from a number of people who aren't members but come here for information (or to shop for cars) regarding this car. While I appreciate the resource that this platform provides, please bear in mind that your comments and speculation resonate outside of this thread.
Nick Huston
Motorcar Studio, Atlanta GA
404-692-5250
www.motorcarstudio.com