1974 Coupe on BAT

[Ski coach]

This one looks pretty special!

1974 BMW 3.0CS 4-Speed

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[JMinPDX]

Great looking original car. Best test drive video I’ve seen.
Should do quite well, bumper comments not withstanding.

 

[Markos]

Time capsule! Look at that five bar grille.

 

[craterface]

agree with all above, but no shots of cavity under front fenders, which can easily be videoed. No seller so far wants to do it. Maybe 911r will be the first. For 30-40k would be worth taking a flyer, but if it is truly rust free, and they can prove it, it 's worth much more.

 

[Stevehose]

Hurts to see how it's supported on the lift. Very nice car. Too bad they didn't bump the compression with the new pistons. Mine has similar bronzing under the hood. This has nice original mojo.

 

[JayWltrs]

agree with all above, but no shots of cavity under front fenders, which can easily be videoed. No seller so far wants to do it. Maybe 911r will be the first. For 30-40k would be worth taking a flyer, but if it is truly rust free, and they can prove it, it 's worth much more.

Look at pics 94 & 96. The area right behind the rear hood seal on the driver side. Might just be dirt or degraded pad.

 

[HB Chris]

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a late 74 build date but with a 73 EPA sticker so most likely replaced

 

[mpgandco]

Actually a early 74. Late 74 had a power mirror and a later tool kit, as well as one piece carpet

 

[craterface]

@JayWaltrs, if they just did what I suggested then we would know for sure.
This is my youtube video, if you have not seen it, but it compares the rust status of three different coupes. One is my green coupe and the original car with no rust belongs to bfeng.

 

[HB Chris]

Actually a early 74. Late 74 had a power mirror and a later tool kit, as well as one piece carpet

Mike, #325 out of 393 makes it a later 74. I can find the build month. I believe electric mirror, although introduced during 74 build was still optional.

Edit: Sep or early Oct build date

Chris

 

[JayWltrs]

@JayWaltrs, if they just did what I suggested then we would know for sure.
This is my youtube video, if you have not seen it, but it compares the rust status of three different coupes. One is my green coupe and the original car with no rust belongs to bfeng.

Yes. I have it bookmarked. I also bought one of the cheapo Amazon phone"boroscopes." While it may download all my files to the Dear Leader, it's amazing how good they are for $40. My normal-car mechanic pulled out his million dollar Snap-On one, and I didn't want to tell him I could see it better on my phone rig.

 

[Bmachine]

Yes. I have it bookmarked. I also bought one of the cheapo Amazon phone"boroscopes." While it may download all my files to the Dear Leader, it's amazing how good they are for $40. My normal-car mechanic pulled out his million dollar Snap-On one, and I didn't want to tell him I could see it better on my phone rig.

Which one did you buy, Jay?

 

[Dan Mooney]

Looks like a cracking car to me. Sheltered, dry climate, low miles and lots of originality. Absolutely loved the driving video! Made my day

 

[Eric V]

Looks like the big bumpers may have been pushed in somewhat. Plenty of side photos of the bumpers and a few underside photos but none from above, and the accordion rubber pieces look bunched up. Beautiful car, especially like the dark blue interior.

 

[HB Chris]

Son of the original owner has had it since 1998 and registered it on our old Registry in Reno so a one family owned coupe.

 

[Ski coach]

Son of the original owner has had it since 1998 and registered it on our old Registry in Reno so a one family owned coupe.

OK Chris,
Where does this one stack up with the nicest, most original coupes you’ve seen in the last 10 years?

 

[JayWltrs]

Which one did you buy, Jay?

Something called a DEPSTECH 1200P. It’s now $29. I was pretty skeptical, but I’ve had good luck—perhaps it was assembled on feeding day for the “labor.”

 

[Bmachine]

Thank you. I bought one that hooks up to your iPhone several years ago but it was so bad I returned it. I may give this one a try.

 

[JayWltrs]

Mike, #325 out of 393 makes it a later 74. I can find the build month. I believe electric mirror, although introduced during 74 build was still optional.
Edit: Sep or early Oct build date
Chris

Good to know on the mirrors--I wondered. I think the lack of electric mirrors is a bonus & wish I didn't have it. I hit the controller with my knee & don't realize it until I need the mirror and see only the ground or sky.

The more I look at this car, the more I like it.

 

[HB Chris]

OK Chris,
Where does this one stack up with the nicest, most original coupes you’ve seen in the last 10 years?

Chris, it certainly looks very nice. It has signs of wear and patina but much better underneath than most of the coupes on BaT. Typical yellowing of engine bay paint. Some say engine bays weren’t clear coated and that is the cause and others say it’s the clear that has failed. And one family owned in a dry climate! I would ditch the funky air dam on the front bumper.