Small Baur World.... Strikes Again! Ed Ullom's 1600/2002tii

[tomscat1]

Small Baur World.... Strikes Again! Ed Ullom's 1600/2002tii Cabrio Reappears! 
It all started out innocently enough, with a 'heads up' from our friend, and fellow Baur owner, Mike Pugh in North Carolina. A previously unknown Baur Cabrio Targa had been spotted at the Euro Auto Fest in Spartanburg, South Carolina last weekend. Some pics had been posted in the 2002FAQ, and, after doing a little follow-up work, I learned (from another friend and Baur Cabrio Targa owner, Don Bower) that this Targa had just been purchased recently by Scott and Fran Hughes from Oldenzaal Classics in The Netherlands (whom we have written about before), and that it had spent most of its life in Rome. It sounds like a great story, and we look forward to learning more about it! 

But, as often happens, I took a little detour onto the Oldenzaal Classics site to see what ELSE they might have on hand, and I was not disappointed. Sure enough, Oldenzall has lots of other interesting cars for sale, including a nice silver 1600 Voll Cabrio by Baur! So, naturally, I did a little post about it for the blog and our Baurspotting Facebook page and..... that's when the coincidences..... got a little crazy!  

I shared the Baurspotting post on the 2002 page, and a guy named Vincent J. Gladfelter comments: "I GOT A 1968 1600 CONVERTIBLE!" 

Well, that always gets my attention, but I did not recognize his name, and frankly had no idea where he might be on the planet. So I checked his Facebook page, where I found this photo of a red Voll Cabrio! 

Whoa! 

I recognized it immediately by the wheels and the front plate! I knew this Baur! In fact, I had seen this Baur in person 7 years ago on my 'Roaming Baur' trip through Pennsylvania! That is Ed Ullom's 1600/2002tii Voll Cabrio that disappeared from sight when he sold it back around 2015!  

(And who is Ed Ullom?  He is very well-known and esteemed car dealer and collector, and the recipient of the prestigious BMW "Friend of the Marque' Award back in 2012!  This Baur had been part of his Bullenstall Museum Collection in Mechanicsburg, PA!  He had converted it from a 1600 to a 2002tii at some point.)  

We have 'spotted' it several times, including a great video on the highway by David Alan, but the owner has eluded us! Until Now! Welcome to Baurspotting: Vincent J, Gladfelter!   And thank you Baurspotters: David Alan, Collin Blackburn and 'Ultimate Klasse' for helping us keep track of this elusive Baur! It is indeed a Small Baur World!   Here is the whole story, with tons of photos:  https://baurspotting.blogspot.com/…/small-baur-world-strike…

[Bill Flynn]

Lucky me, I was at the Euro Fest this weekend and saw the red Bauer. I even got to talk to the owner who has only had it for two weeks and lives south of Asheville, NC. She said it needs a few upgrades like new door gaskets and there is bubbles popping thru at the rear fender. It was a beautiful car!

[tomscat1]

As it turns out, David Alan was not the only person to shoot a video of Vincent in his red Voll Cabrio by Baur that same day in October 2015!  Vincent participated in the Mille for MS Rally at Pocono Raceway that day, and was on his way home when David spotted him.  However earlier in the day, Vincent and his Baur were ALSO captured on a video during the Mille for MS Rally on the Pocono Raceway!  Vincent shared the video with us today.  Check out the 3:35-3:41 section of the video:  top down BMW Baur fun on the Pocono Raceway!  

 

Here are a couple of screen shots of the Pocono video!  Photos are a little blurry because, well, that's what happens when you are doing 100+ on the speedway!  He said he surprised a few Porsches that day!

Link to the video:  enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/christopher.houston.37/videos/10206095117149823/UzpfSTE1OTI0MDUxNzc6MTAyMTU2OTg0MDQ4ODUxMTc/?comment_id=10215698441846041&notif_id=1540296302647700&notif_t=comment_mention

[Conserv]

Very cool!

 

But do you really expect us to believe that a “Bower” owns a “Bauer”? ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[tomscat1]

Well, I can't say if he owns anything by EDDIE Bauer, but....  here is Bower's Baur!  And, if you'd like to see it, I believe his Cabrio Targa by Baur may still be on display at BMW, Spartanburg, SC, alongside Dirk de Groen's Voll Cabrio (also by Baur), where this second photo was taken!    

Edited October 25, 2018 by tomscat1

[Conserv]

22 minutes ago, tomscat1 said:

Well, I can't say if he owns anything by EDDIE Bauer, but....  here is Bower's Baur!  And, if you'd like to see it, I believe his Cabrio Targa by Baur may still be on display at BMW, Spartanburg, SC, alongside Dirk de Groen's Voll Cabrio (also by Baur), where this second photo was taken!    

 

Oh: then I saw Bower’s Bauer with my own eyes!  You’re not just making it up!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[dbower]

Actually, I picked it up today to head to Savannah to participate in the BMWCCCA Low Country tour, ending at the Hilton Head Island Concours next weekend.  Special anniversary classes for 02's and M1's.  Be there or be roundie.

 

I'll return it to the Foundation exhibit 11/5.

 

Don Bower (yep)

[SASH_2002]

Hi All,

 

I do believe this is my first post on the fantastic forum, so a huge hello to all!   

 

Reason for my interest is that I have recently purchased a 75' Tiaga green baur (based in UK, London).   So I simply wanted to introduce myself and hopefully at some point in the future we can share some knowledge etc...

 

My wheels:

[SASH_2002]

PS, if you can see any obvious issues, please do share.  Thank you!

 

Best,

Simon

[adawil2002]

ICON exhibit at The BMW CCA Foundation closed the weekend of January 18 & 19th. Many owners of the '02s on display were in attendance. 

[02Les]

It's TAIGA?

[SASH_2002]

Never was that great wt spelling ??

[SPITX]

Nice looking Taiga Targa you have Simon ?

[SASH_2002]

Thank you! looks like you have a pretty sweet ride as well.

[2002FjordBaur]

On 1/28/2019 at 7:16 PM, SASH_2002 said:

Reason for my interest is that I have recently purchased a 75' Tiaga green baur (based in UK, London).   So I simply wanted to introduce myself and hopefully at some point in the future we can share some knowledge etc...

 

My wheels:

 

I only know of 2 other Baur's in London! - where about in town are you?

Maybe when the weather warms up, a Baur meet can be arranged, although there won't be many attending!

 

Nice car!