Another gem from the BHCC

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I particularly like the phrase in the listing "An excellent original car which could use some light cosmetics..."

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-BMW-3...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Seems there was some significant front end damage. My guess is that one or both fenders were replaced. Note the extra plastic or metal piece that conceals the outer to inner fender connection in the engine bay, missing beltline trim, and of course the lack of the bumper which I assume is twisted about. Also looks like the fuel tank took an impact. E9 sandwich?
 
Sheesh, how did that car even end up like that? Looking at the engine bay, new battery, and hoses and clean inner fenders in primer? but the floors and everything else are toasty. Sunroof car too so im sure the fenders were real bad prior. Engine has new hoses and bits and battery even looks new. I swear their description is always the same "It comes equipped with an automatic transmission, dual Weber carburetors, air conditioning, dual headrests, power windows, power steering, solid wheels and includes the spare tire." so does any of it work? 20k and it includes the spare? what a gift! Looks like a original ceylon car by the paint in the trunk! Like said before i'm just shocked how they find all these.
 
floridabmx said:
Sheesh, how did that car even end up like that? Looking at the engine bay, new battery, and hoses and clean inner fenders in primer? but the floors and everything else are toasty. Sunroof car too so im sure the fenders were real bad prior. Engine has new hoses and bits and battery even looks new. I swear their description is always the same "It comes equipped with an automatic transmission, dual Weber carburetors, air conditioning, dual headrests, power windows, power steering, solid wheels and includes the spare tire." so does any of it work? 20k and it includes the spare? what a gift! Looks like a original ceylon car by the paint in the trunk! Like said before i'm just shocked how they find all these.
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Poor coupe. Has such a sad expression. Perhaps a grimace.
 
autokunst said:
I particularly like the phrase in the listing "An excellent original car which could use some light cosmetics..."
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I think that means that the lights all need work.

Also looks like the fuel tank took an impact.
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And the rear exhaust:

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How could the door panels get so screwed up? Did a family of wolverines live in this thing at one time?

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I have to say, I feel bad that it is so easy to poke fun at the cars listed by BHCC. I've called them a few times over the years and spoken to them about the cars they are selling. While I didn't get a warm and fuzzy from those conversations, it was evident that they are working towards volume rather than value (or reality).

I actually see cars that should be saved in nearly every one of their listings. They are almost all very rough, and not always complete. But these cars are beautiful, and evidently climbing in value. I reference all of the 911 and 356 P "cars" that are literally nothing more than a VIN tag dangling from a few hundred pounds of rust fetching higher prices at auction. The e9s may not be there yet - but they are still (more?) beautiful and someone should save them.

But how does BHCC get a hold of so many of them? Surely they are paying far less from the original owners before bringing them to their cracked concrete photo studio for the same series of shots. They seem to be very good at finding dilapidated e9's that they must pick up for a song. I don't think I've ever noted seeing one of their listings sell on the auction sites. Leaving me to believe that they either don't sell (unlikely), or buyers meet them locally to negotiate a transaction.

Hopefully the cars are getting mended and their lives are being prolonged for a while longer...
 
autokunst said:
I actually see cars that should be saved in nearly every one of their listings. They are almost all very rough, and not always complete. But these cars are beautiful, and evidently climbing in value. I reference all of the 911 and 356 P "cars" that are literally nothing more than a VIN tag dangling from a few hundred pounds of rust fetching higher prices at auction. The e9s may not be there yet - but they are still (more?) beautiful and someone should save them.

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Hopefully the cars are getting mended and their lives are being prolonged for a while longer...
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My thoughts on BHCC and Gogoout. Poke fun at these guys all you want but they are implicitly saving these cars from further years of neglect. Whether it is a house, a car, or a boat flippers are in fact working. With cars, the work might not be in repair or even presentation. The hard work is finding these cars. If it was easy, this forum would be scooping them up before the flippers got their hands on them. They are also taking the financial risk that many do not want to take.

My guess as that these guys have friends and family in an industry that involves going into/onto people’s property. I’ve spoken to folks like this. A guy that I met that who flips cars has a tow truck driver that radios him every time he sees something interesting. Finder’s fees are a part of the equation.
 
Yep - one man's trash is another's treasure. As the American Picker's say: "Rusty Gold!" Perhaps this phrase is even more relevant with the e9s. :D
 
I don't fault flippers at all; they are taking a risk in buying and selling.

Unfortunately, there's no money in buying NICE E9s and re-selling, and the majority of E9s for sale needs work, so that's why these guys mainly find restoration projects.

I just am amazed how often these guys find these cars before anyone else does or hears about them.
 
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