FS @ CL in LA - 1972 BMW CS $30K

[Nachtycoupe]

NM/NA -

Owner states - CSI engine with full ECU and uncut harness...Dog Leg Transmission...limited slip locking diff

Project!!!!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/5299102124.html

 

[Markos]

I was going to post this one last night. We've covered it before and I couldn't find the original ad...

 

[Nachtycoupe]

I was going to post this one last night. We've covered it before and I couldn't find the original ad...

Yeah I couldn't either.....well, then here it is again...

 

[viphoto]

Original Ad didn't have a price. I emailed the owner and never heard back.

 

[Markos]

Original Ad didn't have a price. I emailed the owner and never heard back.

Good thing. You made the wise purchase!

 

[peterkaczynski]

Seems steep! Or is this a fair price?

 

[sfdon]

Outrageous pricing.
Consider the asking price in the title $1.00
Deception always starts early.
Run
Like
Hell

 

[teahead]

I say worth maybe $20k.

BTW, why does this E9 have no center speaker in the wood dash?

 

[Markos]

I say worth maybe $20k.

BTW, why does this E9 have no center speaker in the wood dash?

A number of people have them filled when the dash is redone.

 

[jmackro]

Seems steep! Or is this a fair price?

As others have written, the asking price is pretty ambitious. The seller is abandoning his project at the absolute worst point - when his car is disassembled and not driveable. No doubt he has $30K - perhaps more than $30K - invested, but there is no law that says you can't lose money on classic cars.

With so many parts in boxes and the original drive train gone it's tough for a prospective buyer to assess what parts are missing. A buyer can't do a road test and get a sense for the condition of the engine, gearbox, brakes, steering, etc. And just moving a disassembled car is a headache - how do you transport that loose engine? All these factors discount the price of a car in this condition.

 

[Markos]

I totally agree. Funny I was just scoping out an e24 add this morning. M106. turbo swap that doesn't run, car is in pieces. I am buying an e24 for the seats, seat belts, brakes, and a few other things. A cool engine and five speed would be a bonus. However, He wants $5K. My initial thought was $1K. I can't think of anything worse than inheriting an incomplete engine swap.

 

[Nachtycoupe]

but there is no law that says you can't lose money on classic cars.

Wait a minute......you guys make money on these classic BMW's???? ;-)

 

[dave v. in nc]

anything worse...?

Markos, there is something worse...trying to sell one in that condition.

 

[Markos]

Markos, there is something worse...trying to sell one in that condition.

True, then you have to deal with lowball offers from folks like me

 

[peterkaczynski]

I totally agree. Funny I was just scoping out an e24 add this morning. M106. turbo swap that doesn't run, car is in pieces. I am buying an e24 for the seats, seat belts, brakes, and a few other things. A cool engine and five speed would be a bonus. However, He wants $5K. My initial thought was $1K. I can't think of anything worse than inheriting an incomplete engine swap.

e24s are one of my favorite ive owned 2 and will get another one day

 

[2mAn]

Posting now shows a price of 20k OBO

Can you guys tell what the original color is supposed to be? I cant tell if its Atlantic or something else underneath

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5308329985.html

 

[Stan]

Looks lie it might have been fjord blue.
Love the quote "this project was not managed correctly" The evidence, wheels are refurbed but nothing else

 

[teahead]

Maybe worth $15k if rust is superficial?

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

How many e9 projects are "managed correctly"

Looks lie it might have been fjord blue.
Love the quote "this project was not managed correctly" The evidence, wheels are refurbed but nothing else