As some of you may know, I am fond of vintage BMWs. I have an E36 M3 and 2 2002's(here is the build thread for the running and driving one http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...e-Rejuvenation). A few weeks ago one of my dreams cars popped up on a local facebook page, a 1971 BMW E9. Its a 2800cs to be specific, not quite the 3.0csi of my dreams but pretty damn close!!! The photos in the ad looked promising, especially for the price.
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Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
I found myself looking at what appeared to a pretty straight and complete E9, and in budget. I immediately messaged the seller and asked for pics of the curious looking spot on the passenger front... The seller sent a few more photos and it was clear it was going to need some love.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
We chatted some more, and I got some pics of the interior which had the dash pulled apart and the ac and heater box removed.
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I was assured all the parts were there and the seats and door cards actually looked pretty decent.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
We exchanged a few more messages and photos, and the engine looked dirty but complete.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
I tried to find a good time to make the hour drive up to look at it but sadly life got in the way and I wasn't going to be able to make it for a week or so. I thanked the seller, and said I was sure I was going to miss out on it but I said I would try to make it up. About a week or so later, I happened to check the facebook ad and to my surprise it was still up and available. I made the arraignments to go take a look.
When my dad and I arrived I had some mixed feelings. It had a lot more dings and dents than what was visible in the photos and the rats nest of interior wiring from the AC removal looked to be a mess. We inspected the car and found very little rust, and a trunk full of parts. It was all there except for a bumper. I hoped in the drivers seat, turned on the key, and the temp gauge showed cold. I always check that to make sure they didn't warm it up before our arrival. I floored the gas pedal to set the choke, turned the key, and it roared to life. It actually sounded pretty good. I made arraignments to purchase the car. Sadly I had a trip planned the next weekend so my dad had to go pick it up that weekend alone.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
I found myself looking at what appeared to a pretty straight and complete E9, and in budget. I immediately messaged the seller and asked for pics of the curious looking spot on the passenger front... The seller sent a few more photos and it was clear it was going to need some love.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
We chatted some more, and I got some pics of the interior which had the dash pulled apart and the ac and heater box removed.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
I was assured all the parts were there and the seats and door cards actually looked pretty decent.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
We exchanged a few more messages and photos, and the engine looked dirty but complete.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
I tried to find a good time to make the hour drive up to look at it but sadly life got in the way and I wasn't going to be able to make it for a week or so. I thanked the seller, and said I was sure I was going to miss out on it but I said I would try to make it up. About a week or so later, I happened to check the facebook ad and to my surprise it was still up and available. I made the arraignments to go take a look.
When my dad and I arrived I had some mixed feelings. It had a lot more dings and dents than what was visible in the photos and the rats nest of interior wiring from the AC removal looked to be a mess. We inspected the car and found very little rust, and a trunk full of parts. It was all there except for a bumper. I hoped in the drivers seat, turned on the key, and the temp gauge showed cold. I always check that to make sure they didn't warm it up before our arrival. I floored the gas pedal to set the choke, turned the key, and it roared to life. It actually sounded pretty good. I made arraignments to purchase the car. Sadly I had a trip planned the next weekend so my dad had to go pick it up that weekend alone.
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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