1982 BMW 323i Baur

1982 BMW 323i Baur
Memorial Day 2010 First Drive 1982 323i BMW Baur Lapisblau M20 5 speed #4154 of 4595 made. The car was imported to California by Dietel Enterprises. I have since changed the wheels, installed the clear turn signal lenses, and I am in the process of installing a new cabriolet roof. I have to do something about those bumpers, too. :) I love this car! To see one of the reasons why, check my post "Score One For the Good Guys" on 6/26/2011.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Baurspotting: Mark Your Calendars for Three Huge Upcoming Events!

Three big Northeast East Coast events approaching that we want you to take note of.  Baurspotting will be at all three events!  We look forward to seeing you there!

1)  Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 9am-2pm
http://larzanderson.org/events/lawn-events/2013-lawn-events/bmw-day/

How many Baurs can we get on the field, folks?  Can we break the record?  We have a shot at it!  Who is in!  Baurspotting is IN!

2)  Historics at Lime Rock Park!  
August 30 - September 2, 2013, Historic Festival 31 & Sunday in the Park Concours




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Historic Festival 31

August 30 - September 2, 2013, Historic Festival 31 & Sunday in the Park ConcoursNo other venue in the U.S. has three days of on-track racing sandwiching a prestigious concours event – all on the same property. Since 1983, the East Coast’s premier vintage racing event has been the Historic Festival and its companion “Sunday in the Park Concours” (Sept. 1). With its famous free paddock access for all fans, Historic Festival 31 will be a feast for the senses: More than 300 vintage race cars will fill the grounds, the Swap Meet in the B Paddock will be packed, the Midway is always alive with activities – and the racing on the track is non-stop from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Monday. Historic Festival 31... There’s nothing like it anywhere else
Sunday in the Park Concours Classes and Historic Festival 31 Race Groups below.
Sunday in the Park Concours & Gathering of the Marques
2013 Sunday in the Park Concours Classes1. “Out in the Elements,” open vehicles of character and distinction, pre-1945 
2. "They Don't Make ’Em Like They Used To," sedans and coupes to get you home, pre-1945
3. "Gatsby's Delights," rare and unique automobiles – simply great cars – from 1920 to 1942
4. “Risky but Racy,” drive at your own risk – competition machines of merit, pre-1945
5. "Off to Market, Home from Work," coupes, hardtops and wagons, 1945 to 1970 
6. "Carry Your Weight," classics that “deliver,” commercial vehicles and woodies to 1955
7. “Fancy ‘n Fun," just the thing for a Sunday drive; convertibles 1943 to 1960
8. “For Road or Track,” sports cars 1945 to 1955; the cars the boys brought home
9. “Power to Spare – and Grace to Boot,” GT cars 1945 to 1959 
10. "Businessmen's Express," GT cars 1960 to 1965. Success and speed allied for fun
11. "With Top When Needed," convertibles 1960 to 1972. Fun in the sun, and dry when needed
12.  “Only the Best for Bond,” post-war Aston Martins to 1969. A tribute to the cars of Mister Brown
13. “Poised and Potent,” road racing’s streetwise reflections; sports cars 1956 to 1961
14.  “A Sporting Proposition,” sports cars 1962 to 1970. A golden era of the sports car 
15. “Speed & Style,” because it’s not simply when you arrive. It’s how… GT cars 1965 to 1970
16. “The Great Outdoors,” fresh air tastefully enjoyed, convertibles 1973 to 1985
17. “Keep the Shiny Side Up,” fast, fun sports cars 1970 to 1985
18. "Speed & Style Redux," GT cars 1970 to 1985, marvellous, mile-eating monsters
19. “Form Follows Function,” practical perfection, commercial and practical vehicles 1955 to 1985
20. "No Holds Barred," victory at all costs defined, post-war competition sporting machines
21.  "Less is More," motorcycles, trikes and micro cars. The lighter side of getting going
22. “Torque It Up,” cars with urge to move you 1955 to 1975. Magnificent muscle
23."Creative Thinking," interesting, unique, between-the-cracks transport
24. "Latest Editions,” significant vehicles of interest post-1985
25. “A Clever Cunningham,” accolades for this very rare breed of American racers
26. “911 Sports and GT Heaven,” Need we say more?
27. “The Value of Valves On Top,” 100 years of Buick brilliance 
28. “The Marvel of McLaren,” 50 years since the founding
29. “Elan Elation,” we add lightness 50 years hence

Special Awards
 
a. “The Road Racers Roost,” an award for the most enviable compound in the Lime Rock Paddock
b. “Pick of the Paddock,” a car raced on Saturday – and shown on Sunday
c. “Auriana’s Apple,” the car our Honored Collector would most like to see recognized
d. “From the Ground Up,” award for car craft and restoration perfection 
e. “A Damsel’s Delight,” our version of Ladies Choice 
f. “Guest’s Choice,” the car our Honored Guest would like to take home
g. “Classic & Sports Car Magazine”  Special Selection, the editor’s favoured ride
h. “Youthful Exuberance,” the Ronald McDonald House Kids committee choice  
i. “People’s Choice” 
j. “Rolex Best of Show”
In addition, there are five “Sunday’s Best/Skip’s Selection” awards for otherwise unrecognized excellence
Gathering of the Marques

Recognition of the best from each of the following gatherings; more marques may follow and will be added as they’re confirmed
AMC, Audi, Bentley, BMW, BMW 2002, Britain: MG, Austin-Healey, Morgan et al., Chrysler, Ford, France (Cars of), General Motors, Italy (Cars of), Jaguar, Japan (Cars of), Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Mini (old and new), Miata, New England Antique Racers, Porsche, Race Car Alley, Rally Cars, Rolls-Royce, Saab, Shelby, VW, Volvo, Late Arrivals/unclassified

Historic Festival 31 Competition Race Groups
1. “Speed and Agility,” small-bore post-war sports and GT cars
2. “The Dawn of Real Performance,” racing and sports cars to 1949
3. “Racing Icons,” the Porsche 911 turns 50
4. “Who Needs Fenders,” built for victory, formula cars to 1965
5. “Built to Win,” sports racers 1950 – 1962
6. “No Holds Barred,” a formula libre category
7. “Wild, Wild Horses,” Big-bore post-war sports and GT cars
8. “Sophisticated and Specialized,” sports racers 1965 – 1976
9. “Fast and Furious,” original Trans-Am cars, 1966 – 1972

http://www.limerock.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=105

N.B.  Baurspotting will be at the Lime Rock Park Sunday in the Park Concours event!  

3)  Vintage at Saratoga 2013  The BIG one!
2013 marks the fourth year of Vintage at Saratoga. This year we are gathering on the lawn of the Saratoga Automobile Museum in October so that we may pair with the opening weekend of the BMW Vintage and Classic Car Club of America’s week long holiday. While the two are separate and stand alone events we will join in on a few shared activities. October also marks the closing weeks of the museum’s BMW exhibit and so attendees will also be treated to experience some of the very finest classic BMWs cars on the floor of the museum.
 http://www.vintageatsaratoga.com/

Two amazing Baurs are ALREADY inside the Saratoga Automobile Museum for the exhibition:  the famous Andy Warhol M1 Art Car, and the Frank Stella M1 Art Car!   Lothar Schuettler's Concours-Winning 1937 BMW 328, considered by BMW to be the most original 328 IN THE WORLD, is also already there!
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2013/05/bmw-m1-art-car-arrives-at-saratoga-auto.html
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2013/07/frank-stella-bmw-m1-art-car.html
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2013/06/more-m1-goodness-m1-assembled-by-baur.html

OK, folks.  This is a CAN"T MISS event!  Frank Greppo, Scott Stowell et al of the Patroon Chapter BMWCCA have organized a coordinated event par excellence!  1) The BMW Vintage at Saratoga!  2) The Saratoga Automobile Museum featuring the BMW Marque all summer long!   3) The BMW Vintage and Classic Car Club of America Opening Weekend!

This is the Ultimate Trifecta!

P.T. Barnum, on his best day, wishes that he had, in his day, the 

scope and breadth of the show that Frank and Scott have brought to

Saratoga!
-----  Paraphrased with loving respect from "GET SHORTY" (1995), From the novel by Elmore Leonard, starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo and Danny Devito. One of my Top Five Movies of all time.    ;)  

Once again, Baurspotting will be at all three events:  Larz Anderson, Lime Rock Historics Sunday in the Park, and the Saratoga Vintage!!  We look forward to seeing you there!  Please stop by and say "hello"!

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