1980 BMW E21 323i TC1 Baur Project - $1000

[Twelvizm]

This was going to be the 10 year old man project that I worked on when I wasn't knitting wool blankets. I've decided I'd rather have garage space and some money in the bank.

$1000

It comes with boxes and boxes of spare parts that have been collected by the last couple of owners that have passed this thing around. It's a long list of parts and is best just to be seen in person.

Here's what I know about the car's history. The car was bought new and imported by Tracie Jackson (as shown in the door). The next known owner (and last registered owner) is Rob Torres of the 2002 Haus in SLO. When I contacted him about the car he told me the following:

Thank you for the note! The 323i Baur TC was one of my personal cars that was owned for about 6 years.

It was originally sold new in CA. It was then taken to CO then brought back here. I purchased it from a gent in Los Angeles around 1999/2000. The memory fades after a while.

While under my ownership the timing belt broke on the original engine. The cyl. head was also found to be cracked once the engine was dismantled. The block unfortunately has been lost to time. I sold it to a couple of gents from Portland - Boone and Joe. They transported it up there from here in SLO. When sold I kept the original 3.45 LSD and that diff. is in our Tii Touring. The car also orignally had a 4-speed transmission which was sold last year.

I had installed the M20B28 (it is actually an 88 Super eta) and 5 speed transmission with the plan of putting it back on the road with that configuration. I knew that driving it with the 2.3 was fun - the 2.8 would be even better! As projects go sometimes it did not come to fruition.

It is good to know that it is an enthuiasts hands and will be brought back to life.

I will look forward to staying in touch and learning of your progress.

PS - I do still also have the original intake manifold, fuel distributor/air filter assembly, fuel lines and timing belt covers for the original engine.

Joe Funk is the Joe mentioned. Joe is a familiar name in the Portland area BMW crowd. Somewhere between Joe and the guy I bought it from, the Zender body kit was removed, with the euro bumpers and the Recaros.

As for the motor, I know nothing of its condition or running state. I was planning on putting a M20B23 back into it, that I have since sold as a part of my sell off of goods. The M20B27 has a tranny bolted to it, that like the motor, I have no information on its condition.

This is my part it out and scrap it value price. I will ignore any offers for less.

I am looking for a clean E21 323i hardtop or 320is. I have this to trade with some cash on top for those who may be interested.

[danco_]

Does this car come with an automatic transmission or manual transmission?

If you already stated this information, I apologize because I haven't seen it.

[ptbadboy]

Believe it says "manual" on the door sticker.

[Twelvizm]

Sorry, I just realized how horribly vague my listing is. I'm editing it now.

[danco_]

I'd purchase the transmission and driveshaft and shift linkage if this thing turned into a part out. You can never have too many m20 swap parts.

[lilmo]

I'd like to take a look at it. Do you have all the parts?

I'm in Vancouver, WA, and could swing by this weekend.

Nate

[Twelvizm]

If you have any interest, faster is better. This is price to move silly quick. I don't expect this to be around for another 24 hours.

[Gordon]

I recognize that address on the CA title...

G-Man

[Twelvizm]

As well you should if you're on this forum and from SLO. You should know the name as well.

 

 

The car is sold.  Thank you all for your interest.

Edited April 24, 2013 by Twelvizm