Franci's Beautiful TC2 Transformation In Spain!

Thanks to Franci Largo Benitez for posting these pics in the Facebook Bmw fan Baur e30 page of the work he did in bringing back this 316i TC2 Baur.  We are hoping for a pic of the Baur plate number to determine if this Baur is listed in the International Baur Registries yet, so stay tuned!

Nice work, Franci! Congratulations, and welcome to Baurspotting!  

This was his starting point, a rather sad looking  example.  

316i.  

The work begins.....

The transformation!  

 Wow!

Congratulations, Franci, on a job well done!  Please post a pic of your Baur plate number!  

Happy New Year! 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=942519042464570&set=pcb.501893359972001&type=3&theater

NEW FIND! Cameron Wishart's TC1 In Australia!

I was alerted to this post today by ---you guessed it----  Craig Saxon!  :)  Posted today in the BMW E21 page by Cameron Wishart.

Looks like a 323i E21 Baur.  Nice!

Cameron has posted a question to the group:  

I'm looking to do a full refurbishment of my suspension system. New springs, shocks the lot. Does anyone here have any tips?, The do's and don'ts ect. What brands should i consider for a light upgrade?"

It did not look familiar, so I inquired about the Baur plate number.   Cameron responded quickly with this pic:

(I wish everyone took sharp, clear pics like this of their Baur plates! Thank you, Cameron!)  

:)

So I did a quick check of the International Baur Registries*, and quickly confirmed that this was, indeed, not listed anywhere yet!  

A NEW FIND!

Ok, let us take a closer look at that first pic:

Whoa1  That looks like a sunroof!  In the targa roof!   So I asked Cameron for some more pics to clarify that.  

Yes, I definitely see a sunroof in that top!  

And here it is!  A clear aftermarket option!  

You can clearly see it here!  A sunroof in a targa top E21 Baur Top Cabriolet!  I asked Cameron about this:

"Cameron Wishart I believe that this was an after production add on. Possibly after it arrived here in aus. "

Here is a close-up, showing the aftermarket sunroof option.  :)

Well, guess what!  With this option, rarely seen, the Baur now becomes:  Eleven Cars in One**!  ;) 

I am nw pleased to present the only other Baur that we have seen with an aftermarket sunroof installed in the Targa roof: 

You have to look carefully at the pic to see it.  Our friend Layne Wylie of Texas was the first to spot this, btw.  

Here is the Baurspotting post featuring this Cabrio Targa.  if you click on the video at the end of the post you will see the pic above.  

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/12/old-bat-ad-for-1973-baur-targa.html

Congratulations to Cameron, and welcome to Baurspotting, and to our world-wide Baur community!

    

*Here is a link to the two International Baur Registries:http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2014/04/links-to-two-2-international-baur.html

http://bmwe21baur.npage.de/baur-tc1-register.html

http://www.baur-tc.de/tc1-register/tc1-register-öffentlich/category/2958-a003000-a003999.html

**http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2012/08/baur-six-cars-in-one.html 

Double Shot of Baur Love From OZ!

Thanks again to our friend Craig Saxon for these two Baurs on Gumtree in OZ.

The first one we have seen before, and it looks like a $500 price drop:

1987 BMW E30 , Cabriolet tc baur, 325e

$1,999.00

Huntingdale, WA

Date Listed:

 

28/12/2015

 

Last Edited:

 

28/12/2015

Listing Type:

 

Private seller

 

Make:

 

BMW

Model:

 

3

 

Body Type:

 

Convertible

 

Year:

 

1987

Kilometres:

 

189000

 

Transmission:

 

Automatic

Drive Train:

 

Rear Wheel Drive

 

Fuel Type:

 

Petrol - Unleaded

Colour:

 

Silver

 

Air Conditioning:

 

Yes

Registered:

 

No

 

Variant:

 

25e

For sale is my project e30 Tc baur soft top . roof in good condition. Interior needs work, body has some dents but is neat. Good tyres, next to no rust, it's a 325e auto, it's the big 2.7l motor, runs great, haven't driven it much being unlicences,but when I did it drove good. It would be a great car to finish, I just want to sell to put the money into another project.

Please txt or email me if your interested.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/huntingdale/cars-vans-utes/1987-bmw-e30-cabriolet-tc-baur-325e/1099180023

Here is our original post on this Baur from last November, also thanks to Craig Saxon! This Baur is the second one on the page, so scroll down to see it.   

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2015/11/two-nice-tc2s-in-western-australia-on.html

Here is the second Baur for today, a 1986 325e in Carranmar, WA.  

1986 BMW Baur Convertible

$5,500.00

Carramar WA 6031

Date Listed:

 

21/12/2015

 

Last Edited:

 

22/12/2015

Listing Type:

 

Private seller

 

Make:

 

BMW

Model:

 

Other

 

Body Type:

 

Convertible

Year:

 

1986

Kilometres:

 

214000

Transmission:

 

Automatic

Drive Train:

 

Rear Wheel Drive

Fuel Type:

 

Petrol - Unleaded

Colour:

 

Black

Air Conditioning:

 

Yes

Registered:

 

Yes

Seller's comments: 

BMW Baur (1986 Model) First Reg 30/01/1987

Purchased from Auto Classic Perth WA.

Automatic with Chip/New Tyres/Recaro Seats recovered/Spares

Full MTech Body Kit /MTech 2 Steering Wheel.

In 1986 Baur made 430 325e Baur in total (119 Auto RHD)1986 325e. This 2.7l one. has a chipped computer in it to remove the 4500rpm rev limit the econo model had. The body kit alone on it is worth upwards of $1800 .

Given the limited production, a true Baur is a rare thing.

Drive it now or complete a restoration on this Rare Vehicle

Genuine enquiries only, No Tire Kickers or Test Pilots

Will NOT reply to SMS/Text

1974 2002 Cabrio Targa by Baur in New Zealand!

Thanks to our friend and fellow Baur owner, the intrepid Craig Saxon, for sending me the link to this 1974 Cabrio Targa by Baur in New Zealand!

 But, folks, I am sad to say, I blew it!  

Unfortunately, I received this link on Christmas morning, and, since I didn't have time to do a post at that moment---grandchildren and family were enroute to our house for Christmas Day and there was still wrapping to do!---- I simply saved the link, planning to do a full post when the excitement level was more manageable!

Well, that didn't happen until today.  So, when I clicked on the link to retrieve the details, what to my wondering eyes should appear but...... nothing!  The ad is gone!  Day um.

Time waits for no man, or Baur!  

Anyway, now that I have exhausted myself by verbalizing every single curse word in my vocabulary---- I am bilingual, btw:  I speak English and Foul!----- I can only offer my apologies, and salvage the only part of the ad that I DID save.  

This is the thumbnail pic that appeared in the ad.  It was a 1974 2002 Cabrio Targa, as you can see, and something of a project.  I have checked with Craig, and we agree that the asking price was $6,000, and the car had been in storage for about 20 years.

That is all we have on it, however.  

So, can hope that either the car has been sold, and perhaps the new owner will seek US out, or it did NOT sell, in which case it may get re-listed.

So, we shall see!  Stay tuned! 

And thank you, Craig Saxon!    ;)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/1002697914

1984 BMW 320i BAUR TC Spotted in New Zealand!

Perhaps this will partly make up for missing out on the Cabrio Targa ad from New Zealand that disappeared:  Spotted in New Zealand!  1984 TC2 Baur!   The ad says that it is a 320i, but the badging on the car  shows 325i.  FWIW. 

Spotted in New Zealand!  1984 TC2 Baur!

BMW 320i BAUR TC 1984  Asking price: $12,990 On Road Costs:	Included
Number plate:	UD142
Kilometres:	147,523km
Body:	TOMATO RED, 2 door, Convertibl­e
Fuel type:	Petrol
Engine:	6 cylinder, 1990cc
Transmission:	Automatic
Import history:	Imported
Registration expires:	Expired
Stereo description:	FACTORY
Model Detail:	BAUR TC
Features:	Alloy wheels Central locking Power steering Sunroof

THIS BMW BAUR TC IS ONE VERY

RARE CAR !

TOTALLY ORIGINAL CONDITION !

A REAL TRIBUTE TO ITS OWNER !!

CHECK THE PRICES THEY ARE

ASING IN BRITAIN AND EUROPE

FOR THIS MODEL WHEN AN

ORIGINAL CONDITION ONE COMES

UP FOR SALE AND THE PRICE IS

THE SAME AS THIS ASKING PRICE

HOWEVER THEY ARE POUNDS

STIRLING !!

BUY IT NOW, KEEP IT IN THE SAME

LOVELY ORDER AND IT WILL BE

BETTER THAN MONEY IN THE

BANK !!

CONTACT DENIS ON 021-406697


KOBE CARS

LEVIN. RMVT

• Located in Levin, Manawatu

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-936451759.htm

How many Baurs can there be in New Zealand?  :)  This is one of them!  We know that there are a couple more, at least!  Use the Baurspotting search window (above)  "Baurspotting New Zealand"  to see some of the others that we know about!    ;)

 Stay tuned!