Whoa! Ultimate Baur For Sale! 1987 BMW 325iX BAUR! Ebay Germany!

Here is your chance to own what is arguably my Favorite Baur.  I wish I could buy it myself!  

Thanks to Bradnic in r3v limited for posting this!

This BMW 325iX Baur is one of only 114 ever built!  Rarest of the Rare!

AWD!  Baur Top Cabriolet!  

I would LOVE one of these!!!

Somebody buy it!

http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/325-ix-sammlerstueck/228432657-216-3445#utm_source=mobile.de&utm_medium=textlink_VIP&utm_content=inserat_ansehen&utm_campaign=partner_ad

BMW 325 iX Convertible

Price: 7999 Euro

8000 EUR

VAT. Non refundable

Convertible / Roadster, Used Vehicle

EZ 12/1987
246,000 km
Gasoline

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This description is taken from the ad... not a very good translation:

Vehicle description

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Since 1990 2.hand-gaps checkbook-for € 4,700 in 2013 restored-unique because, in unverbasteltem wheel and stainless absolutely original condition! For a perfect one only the original rim, the cover of the driver's seat rail, water pump pliers in the tool and the original radio must be replaced / to be installed. According to the latest nonsensical mail: Your looking for a wheel? -is it! You are looking for a convertible? -is it! You seek the wertstabileren 2Türer? -is it! You are looking for 5 seats? -has he's a TC! He always has 5 of them! You want a hard top, drive in the winter, strap the boards on the roof while driving open? he -has and can you! Is indeed a iX Baur! You want service history, stainless original condition and max 2.hand? -everything available! You want to spend € 4000? -then looking at scrap dealer, because the cost here again today € 8000! Who really has the interest, picks up the phone, make an appointment and then talks about the final price. A word to the H flag and the "Rumgeheule" in this regard: a car to insure with H flag, the companies require (excluded scooter and motorcycle) evidence of another car. This in turn causes costs and thus makes the desired savings often destroyed since the tax € 184 and the youngtimer insurance costs 220 €. Furthermore, a 325ix may not have the H flag, because BMW has built the first all-wheel drive only in 1985! I'm really sorry to have to constantly answer the same questions! If you want to know more, just read this again: http://m.welt.de/motor/news/article112550089/Youngtimer-in-test-BMW-325ix.html

Details

Ort:

10781 Berlin - Schöneberg

Erstellungsdatum:

02.09.2014

Anzeigennummer:

236786216

Marke:

BMW

Modell:

3er

Fahrzeugtyp:

Cabrio

Kraftstoffart:

Benzin

Erstzulassungsmonat:

12

Erstzulassungsjahr:

1987

Kilometerstand:

248.000

Nicht reparierter Schaden:

Nein

According to the latest nonsensical mail: Your looking for a wheel? -is it! You are looking for a convertible? -is it! You seek the wertstabileren 2Türer? -is it! You are looking for 5 seats? -has he's a TC! He always has 5 of them! You want a hard top, drive in the winter, strap the boards on the roof while driving open? he -has and can you! Is indeed a iX Baur! You want service history, stainless original condition and max 2.hand? -everything available! You want to spend € 4000? -then looking at scrap dealer, because the cost here again today € 7999! Who really has the interest, picks up the phone, make an appointment and then talks about the final price. A word to the H flag and the "Rumgeheule" in this regard: a car to insure with H flag, the companies require (excluded scooter and motorcycle) evidence of another car.This in turn causes costs and thus makes the desired savings destroyed often, especially since the tax € 184 and the youngtimer insurance costs 220 €. Furthermore, a 325ix may not have the H flag, because BMW has built the wheel until 1985! Here are offered just 20iX. One more beautiful than the other. And it is only a TC. As should be clear how rare are the parts? I'm really sorry to have to constantly answer the same questions!http://m.welt.de/motor/news/article112550089/Youngtimer-in-test-BMW-325ix.html Cabrio / Roadster, Used vehicleColour: Grey Metallic Transmission: Manual Fuel Type: Petrol Registered: 12/1987 Mileage: 248,000 km Number of doors: 2/3 Doors Emissions Sticker: 4 (Green) HU (AU): 9/2015 (-) features sunroof, power steering, central locking . The price is negotiable private provider tom eisele 10781 Berlin Germany Tel +49 .: ( 0) 174 4027388 for more information

Owner

Active since 31.03.2014

 +49 (0) 174 4027388
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-325ix-cabrio-berlin/198778721.html?lang=en&pageNumber=1&__lp=1&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=13&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minFirstRegistrationDate=1985-01-01&maxFirstRegistrationDate=1992-12-31&minPrice=7000&maxPrice=8000&ambitCountry=DE&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&doorCount=TWO_OR_THREE&noec=1

Thanks again to Bradnic in r3vlimited!!!  ;)

BMW 2002 Baur Convertible Restoration!!

Huge thanks to Jonathan B. for posting this in Facebook today!  A beautiful 2002 Cabrio Targa restoration from CCPS:  Classic Car Project Shop!

Start!

This beautiful BMW Baur Convertible was found hiding in a barn over the border in Wales. It had had a massive restoration by Marque experts Jaymic many years ago, but has been laid up for nearly 15 years. It has survived very well with just a little rust around the rear drivers side arch, and has more than its fair share of deep scratches, marks and pin dents which is a real shame because otherwise the quality of the paint and finish is superb. In reality there is at least one nasty blemish on nearly every panel so the only way forward will be a repaint, but at least there will not be too much prep to do.

PICS!

https://www.flickr.com//photos/92962773@N04/sets/72157632863998986/show/

Getting the mechanics sorted

The brakes were seized solid so the first port of call was to drag the BMW up onto a truck and get her back to HQ where we could give her a full mechanical overhaul. As with most cars that have not had any use for a prolonged period of time all of the fluids, rubber pipe and bushes, ignition parts are shot and require replacement. We also need to rebuild the twin carbs and sort out the tappets and timing. All of the parts are sourced quickly over night through the ever-helpful Jaymic.

Tyres

With the mechanics up to scratch we have had a run down to the road and had a brand new set of tyres fitted. The ones that were on the car had been left flat for a good period damaging the side wall and squaring off a section so driving it in a straight line was almost impossible. With this done it has had a new MOT and we can get a few hundred miles under its belt whilst we decide what to do about the bodywork.

Bodywork

The very fist job was to attend to the rusty rear arch. As usual, Mike’s surgical skills were used to remove the effected areas and then carefully graft in fresh metal from a repair panel supplied through Jaymic. With this done the car could then be sent to the body shop for a good rub down and some fresh paint. Because this car hasn’t got a roof panel, it means that there is far less to paint than you think. The exterior fixtures and fittings need removing carefully and labeling before the body can be prepared for paint. We are of course keeping with the cars original colour of Fjord Blue.

Convertible Roof

The convertible roof was faded and a rather a poor fit, so when the car came back from the body shop it went straight off to the trim shop for a complete new hood. All of the old fabric was replaced, and the aluminium front panel stripped and recovered in a lovely dark blue Mohair fabric.

Underside

To make sure that the car is well protected for the future we have given the underside of the vehicle a really good clean off, removed all of the flaky under seal and paint from the running gear and suspension and given it a fresh coat. The difference is amazing and really finishes the job. The car just needs a thorough detail to remove all of the dust from the interior and it is ready for some summer action.

More PICS!
https://www.flickr.com//photos/92962773@N04/sets/72157632868389941/show/





http://www.classiccarprojectshop.com/2013/02/bmw-2002-baur-convertible-restoration/#

Thanks for posting, Jonathan!

2002 M2 Cabrio Targa by Baur in Iran!

Thanks to Maziyar Drafsh for posting these pics of this beautiful green M2 Cabrio Targa from Iran.  We have shown pics of this car in Baurspotting previously, but these are new pics to us!

Thank you, Maziyar Drafsh!

More pics/info on this car:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2014/05/update-baurs-in-iran.html
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/12/e21-baur-in-iran-1979-bmw-e21-318-baur.html 

1986 325i TC2 Baur in Eberswalde,Germany

I found this 1986 TC2 Baur today in Auto Scout.


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Located in Eberswalde, Germany.


Vehicle description by the seller

I offer here a now very rare BMW 325i Baur TC2 in 1986.


Originally it was a 320i , which was expertly converted to 325i technique. The vehicle is in very good original condition , with original Business - CIII - radio , power antenna, MTech 1 steering wheel and contemporary Koni Suspension - technically absolutely no maintenance jam - just pure set , pull out and have fun ( meet at the Baur - BMW 1080kg on 171PS ) .


The vehicle is about 4 years in my possession . During this time, in specialist workshops all wearing renewed ( incl . Timing belt ) . The engine runs perfectly and assumes no oil , the transmission shifts cleanly ( new linkage mounted ) . The car is only dry in the garage and moved with season mark only in fine weather.

http://www.autoscout24.com/Details.aspx?id=257660928&cd=635450876920000000&asrc=fa|fs

A Bevy of Baurs At Pilkens Im Schloss, Schloss Lüntenbeck, Germany

Thanks to Susanne K. for posting some pics of this grand display of Baurs, and some other BMWS, of course.  :)  That is Susanne's white Cabrio Targa at right!

"1st place in our class and best BMW 
last weekend in Olpe at an ADAC -Oldtimer-Cup."   Congratulations, Susanne!

Look at all those Baurs in that crowd!!   Susanne estimated that there were 12-15 Baurs out of about 40 BMWs present.   Pretty amazing turnout!

Congratulations, Susanne, and thank you for posting!

Cabrio Targa Spotted in the UK!

Thanks to Dulla A. for posting these pics of this Cabrio Targa that he spotted in the UK, possibly in London.  The two tone '02 in the pics is connected to Munich Legends, I believe, but I have no other info on the Cqbrio Targa.

Nice shot, Dulla! 

Thank you, Dulla, for posting!

Munich Legends M1 by Baur

Munich Legends is in Sussex, UK, I believe.  I came across this today while looking for something else, as so often happens.  It looks as though they do some interesting work and have some interesting clients.

Enjoy!  :)

BMW M1

BMW M1 Munich Legends are proud to announce the arrival of one of the rarest and most sought after classic cars of the modern era – a beautiful BMW M1. This is the machine that begun it all - the very first M car. Designed in partnership with Lamborghini, raced by legends such as Lauda, Fittipaldi and Piquet (to name but a few) and equipped with one of the most celebrated engines in sports car history, the M1 is a truly iconic car. Munich Legends has a long history with the M1, having owned and raced Nikki Lauda’s championship winning procar, and recently handled the sale of Johnny Cecotto’s own M1, as well as selling, sourcing and maintaining more M1s than any other BMW specialist. This very special M1 is a truly stunning example showing only 5000 kms from new, in superb mechanical order, with immaculate white paintwork, and exclusive hand trimmed interior. Manufactured in 1980, and delivered new to an obsessive M1 collector in Switzerland, this M1 (chassis number 4301160) was imported into Britain in 2011 by a UK collector, who has since stored the car. One glance at this magnificent car is enough to set the pulse racing. The famous M88 engine runs with immaculate precision, and the car drives just as a new M1 would have driven the day it left the factory. No other BMW gives the same feeling of intense excitement from the moment the key is turned. Values of M1s are rising every year, as so many collectors compete to buy the dwindling numbers of examples offered for sale each year. No other BMW offers such potential for future values. Only 453 M1s were made by BMW (source – BMW M-power, published by BMW) of which only a handful remain in this order in Europe. To register your interest in this exceptional car, please contact our showroom team on 01825 740456 or email Dan Norris on Sales@MunichLegends.com.

Cylinders: 6 Cylinders Motor size (CC): 3.5 CC Number of gears: 5 speed Fuel: Petrol Horsepower: 277 BHP

Looks like a cool place to work!  ;)

http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/component/option,com_rdautos/id,327/view,detail/


Here is their website:
http://www.munichlegends.co.uk

Rare TC4 in Budapest!

Thanks to John van der W. for posting this pic in Facebook of his TC4* in Budapest today!

I have never been to Budapest but.....my friend visited there a few years ago, and she brought me back a souvenir!

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Welcome to Baurspotting, John!  :)

*More info on BMW TC4 Baurs:

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-many-baur-tc4s-were-built.html

More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karosserie_Baur

TC2 Baur Spotted in South Africa!

Thanks to SABeemer.co.za for posting this TC2 Baur today.  I believe it was taken during the KZBMWRUN14 event.

Congrats on a nice Baur!  Thanks for posting!

Electric Baur! E30 Baur Electric Vehicle in OZ

1986 BMW 318i Baur Cabriolet EV located in Perth, Australia!

That's right... an Electric Baur!

I have had this article in draft stage for a couple of years.  I just came across it again today, so here it is!

Kudos to owner Malcolm Reeson!

About 4 years ago I began thinking about making an EV. The reasons for this were many and varied – environmental reasons, energy security, had a friend working on one, my car had just been hit and needed replacing and, well, I love a good project and challenge!

The first step for me was lots of research – what was involved technically, what sort of car to convert, what it would cost. My objective was a “100/100/10” car – that is it could go a minimum of 100 km on a charge, minimum of 100 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of 10 seconds or better.

During this time I decided that the critical part of choosing which car to convert was that it had to be a car that I would still want to be driving in 10 years – there was not point putting all this effort and expense into something and then not enjoy driving it.

I considered a number of donor cars, and decided to target a BMW E30 Bauer cabriolet. The reasons for this were many – I had had an E30 before and they are a great little car and fun to drive, parts are readily available, they are a decent size (I’m quite tall), they are well built, and the Bauer convertibles have the advantage of a 2-part removable roof so you can still have shade in summer with the back part down, and they have a built in roll bar. They also avoid a lot of the leak paths that many convertibles suffer.

I was luck enough to find a car in Victoria on the internet that was being sold unlicensed as the owner didn’t want to fix what would be required for a roadworthy. I had it inspected and no major issues were found, so I picked it up site unseen for $2000. Luckily when it arrived I found out it was in excellent condition inside and out, but with a tired motor. It took all of $300 to get the car register in WA, and I proceeded to try and wear the tyres out before the conversion started.

The next big decision was EV drive train configuration to use. I laboured long and hard about whether to keep the gearbox or not, but at this point I met Rob Mason who had just converted another BMW E30. One drive told me that a direct drive system worked fine, so that made all the pieces fall together. This also gave me the ability to copy Rob’s design and layout, and gave me confidence that everything would fit.

The final EV system consists of an Advanced DC FB-4001 motor direct drive, 45 x 160 Ah LiFePO4 Thundersky battery pack, Rod Dilkes Battery Management System (BMS), Zilla 1K LV controller and Zivan charger. 

Next came the grunt work of the conversion. I drove the car to the EV Works workshop, and pulled out 280 kg of junk – motor, gearbox, muffler, fuel tank, radiator etc, then left the car with them to mount the motor and build the battery racks. I then took the car home on a trailer, where it spent months sitting there as I slowly added all the smaller components (vacuum pump etc) and cabling etc.

Just as the car was ready to be completed, work asked me to go to Houston for 6 months (which became 9 months…). Damn frustrating to be so close and not be able to finish it off, but within 2 weeks of my return to Perth the car was running.

Overall it has been a great project, and I’m really happy with how the car has worked out. The car easily makes the “100/100/10” objectives, and is a hoot to drive. Many thanks to my patient wife, and all the great and help and advice along the way particularly from Rob and Ian at EV Works.

Owner	Malcolm Reeson
Location	Perth, Western Australia Australia map
Email
Vehicle	1986 BMW 318i Bauer Cabrolet
Motor	Advanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC Wish I had got the dual shaft version so I could run altinator and AC compressor off the front shaft.
Drivetrain	EV system consists of an Advanced DC FB-4001 motor direct drive, 45 x 160 Ah LiFePO4 Thundersky battery pack, Rod Dilkes Battery Management System (BMS), Zilla 1K LV controller and Zivan charger.
Controller	Cafe Electric Zilla 1K LV Fantastic controller, pity they are so hard to get
Batteries	45 Thunder Sky 160 Ahr, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate Rod Dilked BMS - elegently simple, very effective. www.evpower.com.au/-Thundersky-Battery-Balancing-System-.html www.evworks.com.au/index.php?category=6
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG3-144VDC
Heater	Have the zilla cooling cct running through the dash heater, more for zilla cooling. But hey, I live in perth where it is always warm
DC/DC Converter	Meanwell SP500-13.5 Think this thing leaks and has a constant battery drain. Have been experimienting with putting diodes on it.
Instrumentation	EV works fuel gauge driver. WebPage Fantastic, gives fuel gauge as battery state of charge and tacho as ammeter. Also have 7 LEDs and buzzers for various warnings/status.
Top Speed	80 MPH (128 KPH) Have had it up to 120 km/hr, and was still pulling.
Acceleration	Better than when it was petrol. I estimate 9 seconds to 100 km/hr
Range	80 Miles (128 Kilometers) Have done 120km, and think the actual range is around 130 km
Watt Hours/Mile	Have been measuring this at the powerpoint and been getting high readings - 350 w/km - suspect this is a charger efficiency issue and a low level leak/drain somewhere in the system
EV Miles	Start: 171,850 Miles (276,506 Kilometers) Current: 175,850 Miles (282,942 Kilometers) Total: 4,000 Miles (6,436 Kilometers)     As of 2/13/2013
Seating Capacity	5 adults
Curb Weight	2,650 Pounds (1,204 Kilograms) Weight is now around 1200 kg. Car is about 70 kg heavier than when it was petrol. Weight distribution is around 630 kg front / 560 kg rear
Tires	Yes. Round and black
Conversion Time	Roughly 8 months from motor coming out to on the road registered as EV
Conversion Cost	Around $30k Australian, done when the exchange rate was 65c to the US $. Reckon it could be done for A$20-A$25k now.
Additional Features	Sound generator on the dash that makes vroom vroom noises for the people who keep asking if it is on when you stop at traffic lights.

http://www.evalbum.com/3533