First --And ONLY!!! --- Baur TC4 in the US FOR SALE!

Thanks to our friend, fellow Baur owner and alert Baurspotter Afonso Conceicao for tipping us off to this Special Find!  You may recall that we reported a few months ago that the FIRST BMW Baur TC4 had arrived in the US.  It is a four door Baur convertible, one of only 311 built--- none of which crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the Western Hemisphere!  Until this year!  

And now it is FOR SALE!

And Baurspotting gets referenced in the sale ad!  :)  Check it out! 

This is the ONLY one!  And you read that right:  it is a 4 door convertible!  Count the doors, folks!  When was the last time you saw a 4 door convertible?  :)

BTW, this Baur was formerly owned by our friend John van der Wal in Hungary, and we have posted it about it here* before, including a wonderful video that John made with his son, Ruben last year.

Gotta love this shot!  ;)   

Item specifics

Condition:	Used	Year:	1993
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):	00000000000000000	Mileage:	113,223
Number of Cylinders:	4	Make:	BMW
Transmission:	5-Speed Manual	Model:	3-Series
Body Type:	Convertible	Engine:	4 Cyl
Vehicle Title:	Clear	Drive Type:	RWD
Options:	Convertible	Safety Features:	Anti-Lock Brakes
Sub Model:	Baur TC4	Power Options:	Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color:	Black	Fuel Type:	Gasoline
Interior Color:	Gray	For Sale By:	Dealer

Seller's Comments:

1993 BMW 318i TC4 Baur e36 Convertible Sedan

"Be the owner of the very first TC4 Baur to come to the United States"

It has finally arrived! Calling all BMW/Baur enthusiasts, car collectors, and lovers of rarities!

Check out "Stunning News for Baur Lovers!" on Baurspotting for Toms (that's me, folks!  :)  this is a link to that post here*. ----Ed.) enthusiastic write up of this rare BMW

Karosserie Baur built in Stuttgart Germany. Only 311 units made worldwide

113,223 Miles (Odometer in car in is Kilometers)

5 Speed Manual

Style 39 BMW wheels

Vin is listed as all zeroes due to ebay not being able to decode. The actual VIN is WBACA31040FB68988 (Baur C20126)

Worldwide and Domestic Shipping Available

Test Drives and Inspections are always welcome

Courtesy Transportation from Tampa International Airport

New ebay accounts with low or no feedback need to contact us before bidding as a courtesy to our clients

Don't miss this one. Beautiful, Rare, and Unique. Too much fun!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series-Baur-TC4-/252498348690?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3aca130a92:g:SsYAAOSwdzVXrlsQ&item=252498348690

*http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2016/03/stunning-news-for-baur-lovers.html

John's TC4 video can be found in this post:

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2016/03/update-tc4-in-us-small-baur-world.html 

Oh hell, here is the direct link to the video!  Enjoy!  ;)  Copy and paste it in your browser: 

https://youtu.be/5LheVO6w4NU

Huge thank you to Afonso for spotting this today!  Best Wishes to Gordon et al at Auto Gallery of Tampa (FL) on their sale!  

And congratulations to whoever wins this auction and becomes the owner of the ONLY BMW TC4 Baur 

....in the Western Hemisphere! 

A Rare Bird, indeed! 

The F-Bomb Meets BMW Media In Pittsburgh! Michelin's Pittsburgh to Columbus: Celebrate BMW Tour

Our friend Paul Wegweiser is taking the F- Bomb on an epic journey to the 100 Year BMW Celebration in Monterey CA this week!  Baurspotting is helping to sponsor his trip, thereby earning this little treasured memento:

But wait!  There's more!  If the F-Bomb is not the most famous 2002 in America today, it probably WILL  be by the end of this Monterey saga! Michelin is sponsoring a cross country road trip to Monterey, and they made a stop in Pittsburgh, stomping grounds of the F-Bomb!  They did a little video session with some members of the local BMW CCA Allegheny Chapter, and Paul Wegweiser gets a plum featured spot!  Check it out!

The F-Bomb presented by the F-Bomber (Paul Wegweiser) himself!  This is a screen shot from the video above.

What??  You say you don't know anything about Paul and the F-Bomb?

Fear not, friends! Baurspotting has got you covered!  

Paul is a Mechanic Extraordinaire, Metal Sculptor, Automotive Writer and Blogger, Weird Music Lover, and General Mischief Maker.  He is also a Legend in BMW circles. 

We posted about Paul a couple of years ago, and you will find some essential info here, including an excerpt from Paul's blog where he tells the story of how ---and why!--- he acquired the F-Bomb.  And pics too.  ;)  Check it out!

Here are a few pics to pique your interest!

As found!

Home delivery!

California Dreamin'?  ;)

Here is the link to our post a couple of years ago!  Please check it out!

http://baurspotting.blogspot.com/2013/01/paul-wegweisers-f-bomb-and-blog.html




And this may be part of the reason why I have an affinity for Paul and his car:

I acquired this rough little 1973 BMW 2002 a couple of years ago.  Not pretty, but basically mechanically sound, and a blast to drive!  TBone's Barebones Beater BMW!  ;)

Although I don't think he's taking 'Route 66", Paul will be chronicling 'that California trip', and you can 'get hip to his timely tips' here:

"Paul Wegweiser's Automotive Sideshow"
http://paulwegweiser.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=5


Oh, did I mention Mischief Maker?  I will just leave this here.  ;)  From the Vintage at the Vineyards May 2014.

;)

Godspeed, Paul! 

Sydney Calling: 1986 BMW E30 Baur Convertible $10,000!

UPDATE August 23, 2016:  Craig alerted to us a price drop on this Baur to $7500!  Check it out!

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/bmw-e30-baur-convertible/1120782260

Here is interesting example, thanks to our friend and fellow Baur owner, Craig Saxon, in Australia!  Custom respray and interior red leather, including red steering wheel!

SELLER'S COMMENTS:
Immaculate condition e30.. No need to spend one dollar.
Turns heads everywhere you go with the sound of the exhaust, New isf pearl white paint work. Original BBS rs wheels with brand new rubber. New battery. Engine re built.. Interior has been re done in a stunning red colour.. DVD navigation equipped with sound system professionally installed.. Central locking, power windows, 5 speed manual, tracking to phone, hidden microphone in car if stolen phone rings and can hear conversation inside vehicle..
Plenty rego until 1st April 2017..
Taking only calls or sms. Only serious offers. Not looking for swaps.. No time waters

Date Listed:

08/08/2016

Last Edited:

09/08/2016

Seller Type:

Private seller

Make:

BMW

Model:

Other

Body Type:

Convertible

Year:

1986

Kilometres:

0

Transmission:

Manual

Drive Train:

Rear Wheel Drive

Colour:

Other

Registered:

Yes

Registration Number:

ctt17p

Registration Expiry:

8 months - 01/04/2017

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/bmw-e30-baur-convertible/1120782260?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

Baur-Type Bus at Glacier National Park!

Thanks to Scott Hopkinson for posting this pic in Rob Siegel's Facebook thread today!  Fixed windows, removable top:  it is a Baur-type!  ;)


Very cool bus and very cool story!   I love it!  Check it out! 


Red Tour Vehicles at Glacier National Park: Ford Motor Company donated over $6 Million to restore 33 buses to keep them in operation. Originally build 1937-39. Restored with: power steering, new engines, modern brakes, and automatic transmissions

http://www.glaciernationalparklodges.com/red-bus-tours/history/

Here is the Facebook thread that it appeared in today:

https://www.facebook.com/rob.siegel.35/posts/10210153821631842?comment_id=10210165671728087&notif_t=comment_mention&notif_id=1470537544497039

New Find: Till Meißner's #9399 in Germany!

Congratulations and welcome to Till Meißner of Germany, who sent me these pics of his 1989 Baur #B49399 today!  

I have checked the International Baur Registry, and Till's Baur is not yet listed, so this qualifies as a NEW FIND!  

Till also sent me a message with the following details about his Baur: 
"It was originally a 316i. Now with a M20b25 build to 2,8 litres with a M52b28 crankshaft. Inside I put in the leather seats and the MT 2 steering wheel. Original with silver gray sport seats and 3 spoke steering wheel. The rear lights are original ones now."

Here is the link to the TC2 Baur Registry:
https://www.baur-tc.de/tc2-register/register/category/2077-b49000-b49999.html

Congratulations and welcome to Baurspotting, Till!  

BMW 1600/2002 Video from BMW 2002 Website Portugal!

Thanks to Andre Feunekes for sharing this video in Facebook today!  Ok, I admit it!  I was smiling through the entire video!  ;)  Thank you for posting!


Enjoy!  

https://www.facebook.com/bmw2002ws/videos/1056406694440538/


BMW 2002 Web Site - Portugal