this whole transaction has been interesting. Most of us in the unique and wonderful association of E9 addicts know the prices and pitfalls of acquiring and maintaining this unique Classic BMW. Out there, it seems there are others who just "want one" . I have just seen an advertisement for a 1973 E9, Autobox, for sale in Dublin Ireland for 60,000 Pounds. (whats that...US$75K, C$100K?) (Dermot WallaceMotors) it is a very presentable Coupe in black. What I am seeing is some enthusiasts just want to have a BMW Coupe and there are not many available and so they pay what they need to pay. Sorta skews values, but I am starting to wonder if the casual enthusiast with an excess of disposable $$$ will just wade in and affect valuations? Hmmmm