Small Baur World Redux: 1983 BMW 320i Baur Zender e30 roller - $2500 (lake county)

Thanks to our friend, Jonathan Bush, for sharing the link to this TC2 Baur for sale in Northern California!  I did not recognize this car at first, and neither did Baur Guru Jeroen Janssen! 

After contacting the seller, it turns out we DO know this Baur from waaaay back when we first started this blog, maybe around 2011 or so.  I do not think I ever published anything on it, because I do not seem to have anything in my files.  However, I DO remember seeing in Bimmerforums, and I recognized the sellers Bimmerforums nickname:  Ruffian!  So, once again, it is a Case of:  Its a Small Baur World! 

Jeroen then chimed in with this info on the car:   "B40328-13, it´s new to me. But might have some pictures with this car already. Was sold new by Hans Sixt GmbH."  And this morning, the seller sent me a photo of the Baur plate:  sure enough, Jeroen had nailed it!  Here is the photo. Thank you, Keith!  And thank you, Jeroen!   

Seller's Comments:

Rare Early German e30 Baur TC roller.

Euro Spec import – 1983 320i e30. (Badged 323i but realoem.com search shows 320i. This is the m20b20 and the block of that engine is in the bay. Was going to fresh bore the block for an overbore stroker.

Super Rare Zender bodykit (missing front valence) – rocker panels, door pods, wheel arches and rear lower valence all complete. See Badging, this was possibly installed and sold originally by Zender Exklusiv-Auto in their first year of existence. http://www.zendergroup.com/en/history/2/

Equally rare Baur TC conversion all complete. Back half folds down, and center section lifts off.

Manual windows, manual steering(rack removed but included), manual transmission, no AC.
Euro no whole shift surround included. Interior is rough, hole behind rear seat was archaic subs/system. OEM sport seat fronts, no rear seats.

Square headlight conversion – unknown maker, but there’s only a couple from that period. One headlight is cracked, one piece Kidney and headlight surround is in good shape.

Euro front(not pictured) and rear chrome bumpers included and in good shape.

If you’re looking then you know…this is a unicorn, but she isn’t pretty. I’ve owned her since 2007, probably out of system on registration as I wasn’t able to complete the original purchase transfer since I wasn’t smogged. I’m the owner of record at DMV though and paid quite a few registration fees once to move it to another location, but I just have the PO’s pink slip.

Time to let it go to someone with time. I’m firm on my asking price. In parts pricing alone, this has value.

1983 BMW 320i

VIN: WBAAA3107D9122600
fuel: gas
title status: clean
transmission: manual

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/clearlake-park-1983-bmw-320i-baur/7153156207.html

Help! BMW 1600-2 Cabrio by Baur Latches Needed!

We have a request from a friend who is searching for latches for a 1600-2 cabrio.  Does any one have them?  The usual sources do not, he has already checked.  Suggestions?  

Anyone have a spare set?  Does anyone have the latches that could be used as a model to have someone make them via 3D printing?  All ideas and thoughts are welcome!  

Please and thank you in advance!  ;) 

1973 BMW 2002 on eBay, BUY IT NOW: US $39,900.00!

1973 BMW 2002 Cabrio Targa by Baur!

OK, full disclosure:  we know this Baur.  ;)  The seller is a friend of ours in Poland who sent us pics of the restoration while it was in progress.  We posted some of those on our Baurspotting Facebook page back in early February when they were in need of some seals to finish the car.  We helped them locate the seals they needed through Jaymic in the UK.  They were then able to finish the car in time to take it to the big show in  Essen (I think), where it was displayed in all its new glory for the first time!  It is a beauty, and it appears that they did a superb job with the restoration!  But have a look at the photos and judge for yourself!  Two days to go on the sale! Congrats to Artur M.!  And thanks to Mike Pugh for the heads up on the ebay listing!  ;)

Item specifics

Condition:	Used
Seller Notes:	“Totally restored car with some patina parts, more info in description”

Year:	1973	Mileage:	78000
Engine:	M10	Options:	Targa, classic, Convertible, Sunroof
Sub Model:	Baur Targa	Number of Cylinders:	4
Model:	2002	Transmission:	Manual
Drive Side:	Left-hand drive	Fuel Type:	Gasoline
Interior Color:	Black	For Sale By:	Private Seller
Make:	BMW	Exterior Color:	Yellow
Drive Type:	RWD	Vehicle Title:	Clean
Body Type:	Convertible	Warranty:	Unspecified

Seller's comments:

The car was totally restored during the winter 2019, we start from bodywork, car was totally sanded, then we make all necessary repairs with new original parts. The paint is new with color code matching the vin, color name GOLF. All parts in suspension are new, new brakes, new brake lines, new fuel lines.

Engine rebuild, no issue working 100%. Underbody was prepared and painted in color after stone chip protector. 

Inside we put new front seat, new targa top and new carpets. New BBS wheels with new tires.Car looks and drive lovely !  Car can be looked or tested in Germany or Poland. 

For US citizen price without Europe VAT so 23% less !! 

Shipping to USA with door to door option. German papers. Shipping to USA not included, we can organized everything with transport, insurance and support. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-BMW-2002-/392764821392

Here are some of the 'work in progress' photos that we received earlier this year.  This is how it's done, folks!  ;)