74 CSI at Legendary Motorcars

pretty car but doesn't really look like baikal - perhaps its the lighting. overall looks to be in excellent shape, a ew stickers in the wrong place (like the baikal sticker) ... a few goofy things like the paint on the spare tire well (underside) ... a few wrong tools and missing storage container in the trunk.

so here's the question - the add says '74. i don't see the vin ... but there are pre '74 seats. i don't see the telescoping steering column ...
 
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rsporsche said:
so here's the question - the add says '74. i don't see the vin ... but there are pre '74 seats. i don't see the telescoping steering column ...
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yep definitely not a 74 (or “titled 75” as they claim.

Or the interior/seat restoration was done incorrectly which would be worrying in itself.
 
Apart from the incorrect seats it looks like a 74 to me

Check out the air cleaner snorkel and clips, electric window switches and handle for steering column ...
 
Michael Kaye said:
yep definitely not a 74 (or “titled 75” as they claim.

Or the interior/seat restoration was done incorrectly which would be worrying in itself.
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also says 'factory' baikal blue, which would make you believe that it hasn't been repainted ... the odds of that are little to none. it almost looks like a blend between baikal and riviera. also the reflections are very true, which makes you believe it has been 'blocked' before painting.
Christopher said:
Apart from the incorrect seats it looks like a 74 to me

Check out the air cleaner snorkel and clips, electric window switches and handle for steering column ...
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do you see '74 front seat belts? i don't. on pic 16 looking at the passenger side, i don't see it leaving the rear armrest ... or on pic 17 looking at the other side. also has multi-piece carpets, 74 had single piece (of course this could have been changed). look at the c pillar roundels, the gold tinted bmw, not the chrome / paint of the 74. i can't tell if i see the steering column handle or if that is something else. i don't see the under panel with the window circuit breakers

anybody see windshield washer nozzles or hose? i don't. i see the bottle (looks empty).

its still a nice looking coupe.
 
Well, as a new member, I’m learning already - this car sort of interests me, but member’s comments about the correct year and/or incorrect seats and interior is concerning - I mean, aren’t these basic items for selling any car? Also, if you blow up the speedometer, tho blurry, it appears to be in Km’s. I wonder if this is directly imported from Europe (Holland) in which case it can’t be “imported” into California without about a year of mind-numbing beaucracy. Excepting comments so far, are members impressed by the quality of the restoration? Thanks.
 
Definitely a 74, it has the defroster switch on the console where earlier coupes have wiper speed. With a euro coupe all bets are off with seatbelts. And one piece carpets were May 74 and later, one piece toolbox Sep 74. A little too much blue for Baikal but it looks nice.
 
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Definitely a 74, it has the defroster switch on the console where earlier coupes have wiper speed. With a euro coupe all bets are off with seatbelts. And one piece carpets were May 74 and later, one piece toolbox Sep 74. A little too much blue for Baikal but it looks nice.
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Adjustable steering column and one-piece dash trim.
 
Ok we agree it’s a 74 but seats are still wrong. Like I said, for me, it rings alarm bells - why would you not get this right if it’s a quality restoration.

saying all that interior less of an issue if the body restoration is top notch
 
Missing D-Jet boot here -- Also where does one find this intake hose? Curious what is the original spec for this part.

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Sounds correct. I have the paper piece and '73 -- thanks for the knowledge.

-Mo
 
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I think I’ll call Tuesday and find out if it’s a recent European import. In which case it can’t be brought into Kalifornia without excessive time and frustration, and therefore no interest from me.
 
I think it's a fair price given what I've seen others in BAT go for.

CSi carries bigger weight and price IMHO. I guess one can maybe negotiate a slightly lower price (~$2k) for the wrong year seats.
 
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