Dedicated to the BMW Baur TC1 (E21 1975-83) in particular, and Baur cabriolets in general. We hope to locate and identify all the BMW Baur TC1s in existence in the United States at the present time.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Happy 20th Anniversary to Trainspotting!
In case you were wondering, the answer is 'yes'. This is the origin of the name of my blog, and my Facebook page: "Baurspotting". Trainspotting happens to be my favorite movie, so it was a very natural choice.
And that is, after all, exactly what we do here: we spot Baurs all over the world! ;) Perfect!
The movie is not for everyone, btw. You have been warned!
You may have noticed this pic in the sidebar of the blog. That is a still from the movie "Trainspotting" where Ewan MacGregor and Johnny Miller are imitating Sean Connery's "James Bond 007"while initiating some mischief. Now you know why it is here! ;)
Here is a little video blurb about the 20th Anniversary of Trainspotting. Check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/TribecaSL/videos/1367361039944011/
Baurspotters Alert! Baurs Spotted in Athens, Greece By Liu Leo
Thank you to our friend Liu Leo for sending us a variety of pics that he has taken of Baurs in Greece over the past year or so. We do not have any further info on them, and neither did Liu. He did mention "Most cars with the old style Greek license plates (no Euro band) should have been sold directly to Greece, if that helps."
However, we do have Baur owners and Baurspotters in Greece, and perhaps someone can help us identify them. They appear to be all TC2 Baurs, btw.
A Beauty!
Here is a VIN that may be helpful in identifying this Baur!
This one should be easy to spot! Red with a white roof!
OK, Baurspotters! Can we find these Baurs?
;)
1978 BMW 320i Baur From The Mecum AuctionFor Sale! Video!
"1978 BMW 320I BAUR EXTREMELY RARE EURO MODEL. TARGA CABRIOLET!"
This is Baur #251.
This sold for about $10-12,000 in April at the Mecum Auction. I have had conflicting reports.. The larger number may include the 'buyer's premium', paid to the auction house, but I am not sure.
Here is where it stands now with 6 days to go: Current bid:
US $4,051.00
We will be interested to see how this auction turns out. It was up once before and failed to meet reserve.
Tons of pics here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-BMW-3-Series-EXTREMELY-RARE-EURO-MODEL-TARGA-CABRIOLET-/172274683327?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Baurspotting has posted previously about this Baur on several occasions:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2016/01/baur-lovers-alert-tc1-baur-going-to.html
Here is another post from a few months back:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2016/01/small-baur-world-early-1978-320-rust.html
Here is an even earlier post about this same Baur from August 2014, before we knew the Baur number:
http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2014/08/e21-baur-in-texas-for-sale.html
1989 3181 TC2 in Cologne: New Find!
Congratulations to Julian Suteu who sent me these pics of his 1989 318i Baur in Cologne, Germany the other day. I have checked the Registry , and it is not yet listed, so this qualifies as a NEW FIND!
Congrats and welcome to Baurspotting, Julian!
1987 BMW 325e Cabriolet E30 Auto in OZ
Update August 18, 2016: The seller sent me an email to remind me that he has reduced the price! $11,500! Check it out! http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4138900
Two UPDATES from the seller: 1) Baur number is 46658! It is not yet registered in the International Baur Registry* so this means that it is a NEW FIND! Congrats, Brett J., and welcome to our Baur community!
2) Seller has reduced asking price to $11,500. Thank you, Brett J.!
Plus this: 3) Small Baur World! We have this Baur in our files! Check out our file pics! Here is the link to the ad:
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-325e-1987/SSE-AD-4138900
Thanks to our friend and fellow Baur owner Craig Saxon for the link to this TC2 Baur for sale in Australia!
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Two UPDATES from the seller: 1) Baur number is 46658! It is not yet registered in the International Baur Registry* so this means that it is a NEW FIND! Congrats, Brett J., and welcome to our Baur community!
2) Seller has reduced asking price to $11,500. Thank you, Brett J.!
Plus this: 3) Small Baur World! We have this Baur in our files! Check out our file pics! Here is the link to the ad:
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-325e-1987/SSE-AD-4138900
Thanks to our friend and fellow Baur owner Craig Saxon for the link to this TC2 Baur for sale in Australia!
This is Baur #46658: a NEW FIND!
$14,000*
Calculate my repayments
^This monthly repayment estimate is provided by Stratton Finance Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence: 364340) ("stratton")
This estimate is based on a Chattel Mortgage, which is only available where the purchaser of the vehicle intends to use the vehicle for primarily commercial use.
Fees and charges are not included in this estimate and may apply.
If the vehicle is not listed with a drive away price, any repayment estimate is based on the vehicle price shown which does not include additional costs such as stamp duty and other government charges payable in relation to the vehicle.
This loan is calculated on a month term and 0% balloon.
This estimate should be used for information purposes only and is not an offer of finance on particular terms. This repayment estimate is the estimated lowest repayment available from stratton's panel of lenders and products for this specific vehicle each day, and includes a number of assumptions about the vehicle, purchaser and loan specifics. All loans are subject to eligibility criteria and stratton's loan approval process.
A specific quote including details of all fees and charges, or loans for vehicles with primarily or wholly personal use can be obtained via stratton.com.au or by calling 1300 STRATTON (1300 787 288).
215,000 kmODOMETER
ConvertibleBODY TYPE
AutomaticTRANSMISSION
6cyl 2.7L PetrolENGINE
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Vehicle | E30 Cabriolet Convertible 2dr Auto 4sp 2.7i |
Price |
Calculate my repayments
^This monthly repayment estimate is provided by Stratton Finance Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence: 364340) ("stratton")
This estimate is based on a Chattel Mortgage, which is only available where the purchaser of the vehicle intends to use the vehicle for primarily commercial use.
Fees and charges are not included in this estimate and may apply.
If the vehicle is not listed with a drive away price, any repayment estimate is based on the vehicle price shown which does not include additional costs such as stamp duty and other government charges payable in relation to the vehicle.
This loan is calculated on a month term and 0% balloon.
This estimate should be used for information purposes only and is not an offer of finance on particular terms. This repayment estimate is the estimated lowest repayment available from stratton's panel of lenders and products for this specific vehicle each day, and includes a number of assumptions about the vehicle, purchaser and loan specifics. All loans are subject to eligibility criteria and stratton's loan approval process.
A specific quote including details of all fees and charges, or loans for vehicles with primarily or wholly personal use can be obtained via stratton.com.au or by calling 1300 STRATTON (1300 787 288).
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Cost to Insure | Get your car insurance estimate now |
Kilometres | 215,000 |
Colour | Red |
Interior Colour | beige |
Transmission | 4 speed Automatic |
Body | 2 doors 4 seat Convertible |
Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
Engine | 6 cylinder Petrol Aspirated 2.7L |
Registration Plate | 51640H |
Registration Expiry | 10 Months - May 2017 |
Build DateThe date this car was built. | Check with seller |
Compliance DateThe date this car was complianced to the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). | Check with seller |
Roadworthy/Safety Certificate | Yes |
Carsales Network ID | SSE-AD-4138900 |
Fuel Economy Combined |
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Engine TypePistonEngine LocationFrontEngine Size (cc)2693 (cc)InductionAspiratedCylinders6
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Gears4Gear TypeAutomaticGeneric Gear TypeAutomaticGear LocationFloorDriveRear Wheel Drive
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Fuel TypePetrol - Unleaded ULPFuel DeliveryMulti-Point InjectionMethod of DeliveryElectronic
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Length4330 (mm)Width1650 (mm)Height1380 (mm)
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Country of OriginGERMANYLaunch Year1987SeriesE30BadgeCabrioletDoors2Seat Capacity4Body StyleConvertibleVehicle TypePassenger
Seller's Details
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Contact Name
Brett
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Location
Chelsea, VIC 3196
Contact Name
Brett
Location
Chelsea, VIC 3196
Seller's Comment
This 1987 BMW 325e combines style and luxury. Rare Baur with all service books
New windscreen, with mats and sheepskin covers that have never been off seats. Genuine zender front spoiler and BBS rear apron spoiler BBS genuine side skirts. 14" wheels BBS basketweaves. Rare bmw e30 centre arm rest with twin cup holder bmw genuine fact part. On board computer and twin map rear vision mirror option. Comes with central locking, alarm remotes x2. Mtech 2 steering wheel, front headlight protectors & car bra also included.
Original spare wheel & tyre never been used and full tool kit.
Lovely 2 owner, rare neat example.
r rego/permit (not transferable) but available through car club of buyers doing.
Roof stores in boot, drop rear canopy and cruise. Recent RWC applied for classic club permit $100 a yea
The owner (Brett J.) has responded to our inquiry: this is Baur 46658. Since I do not find it listed in the International Baur Registry yet, this qualifies as a NEW FIND! Congratulations, Brett! ;)
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-325e-1987/SSE-AD-4138900
Thanks, Craig!