'72 Coupe on BMWCCA Classifieds

[bubukitty]

Here is a very nice and clean looking '72 coupe in Polaris over red on the BMWCCA classifieds for $33,500. 87,000 miles. Sunroof, Cali car. It has a slush box but besides that, looks pretty nice. No underbody shots.

http://www.bmwcca.org/classifieds/listings.php?id=6387

 

[bombayflash]

72 automatic

nice car.
the seller sent 50+pictures but none from a lift.
unfortunately an automatic.

anybody close by to check this car out in MA? don't know exact location.

any idea of the cost to convert to 5 stick?

 

[duane_sword]

just call the expert

or you could call Vintage Sports & Racing who apparently restored the car in 2012.

http://vsr1.com

 

[Arde]

nice car.
the seller sent 50+pictures but none from a lift.
unfortunately an automatic.

anybody close by to check this car out in MA? don't know exact location.

any idea of the cost to convert to 5 stick?

5 speed conversion is under 4k$ I say. Cheaper than redoing the red leather in black...

 

[Stan]

Vsr

Vintage Sports does a terrific job restoring a car and I would trust Mario with a 5 speed conversion absolutely! Likely the undercarriage is solid.

If I were selling my car, undercarriage shots would be difficult without making a trip to a lift.

And why would you even consider dyeing a red leather interior black ?!?!?!

 

[JFENG]

"restored by xxx"

In general, if an advert says "restored by..." I would always double check with the shop.
An owner's definition of "restored" might not always coincide with what a shop's definition. Well, let me simply suggest that what you read in an advert should be confirmed via a PPI and a conversation with the cited shop.

 

[modshop]

red leather

I agree with Stan. I love the red leather with the Polaris.

 

[Stevehose]

+1 I'd love to have red leather in my car

I agree with Stan. I love the red leather with the Polaris.

 

[Arde]

...

And why would you even consider dyeing a red leather interior black ?!?!?!

I want to be relaxed on the inside (cabin) and intense on the outside (highway).

" RED - The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. "

 

[vince]

I want to be relaxed on the inside (cabin) and intense on the outside (highway).

" RED - The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. "

Sorry Arde, I agree with some of the comments in the defintion but have disagree with you about red interiors. I'm really not a fan of red, especially red cars. Red interiors on the other hand are another matter, I love them! Our interiors are so interesting anyway but in red they look incredible. Just look at Stan's interior! I've thought about how a wine colored interior would look in my fjord coupe. I think I've seen that combo somewhere here on the board.

 

[craterface]

Sorry Arde, I agree with some of the comments in the defintion but have disagree with you about red interiors. I'm really not a fan of red, especially red cars. Red interiors on the other hand are another matter, I love them! Our interiors are so interesting anyway but in red they look incredible. Just look at Stan's interior! I've thought about how a wine colored interior would look in my fjord coupe. I think I've seen that combo somewhere here on the board.

+1 ! Stan's interior is great. Also, I love the 53 vette in white with red interior.

Scott

 

[Arde]

+1 ! Stan's interior is great. Also, I love the 53 vette in white with red interior.

Scott

Agree with both.

Now put your thumb on your wrist vein on the opposite hand and count how many times it pulsates per 10 seconds. Now repeat the experiment while looking at Stan's interior picture. Focus in particular on the shifter boot and the Hawaiian dancer.

 

[Stan]

Agree with both.

Now put your thumb on your wrist vein on the opposite hand and count how many times it pulsates per 10 seconds. Now repeat the experiment while looking at Stan's interior picture. Focus in particular on the shifter boot and the Hawaiian dancer.

Thumb won't work. There is a pulse there to that confuses thing. Index and middle finger on the wrist...

 

[bombayflash]

don't have exact location in MA.
anybody know any details of this car?
am interested.

asked for undercarriage shots, not available.

 

[Stan]

don't have exact location in MA.
anybody know any details of this car?
am interested.

asked for undercarriage shots, not available.

Why not call and ask? (781) 640-2325
Or ask MArio at Vintage Sports

 

[E911]

+1...

Pick up the phone and talk to Mario- great guy, does great work and knows his stuff.

 

[Stan]

In general, if an advert says "restored by..." I would always double check with the shop.
An owner's definition of "restored" might not always coincide with what a shop's definition. Well, let me simply suggest that what you read in an advert should be confirmed via a PPI and a conversation with the cited shop.

John raises a good point. I recall that this car was in the shop at the same time as The Great White. It looked like it had a serious right side accident, like it had been side swiped. If memory serves, Mario told me that the owner was just wanting it repaired and that it was not in for a restoration. I don't think that counts as a restoration. Over the few months when my coupe was there, I saw the repair happening and I am nearly certain it was just where the accident damage was.

If you are interested in this car I would definitely recommend a pre purchase inspection and VSR is the closest shop that I would trust to do that.