BMW has posted photos on Instagram of their Frua coupe project 350/2 that was discussed in this thread:
https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/the-frua-barn-find.24253/.
This is the e9 chassis coupe built in 1969 as the Frua 2800GT:
From my observations BMW has once again ignored period correct pieces in their restoration such as a later 3.0 CS air cleaner with wire clips instead of solid straps, a later valve cover with rear oil cap, later water divider housing with four bungs, and who knows what else. It is just sad to me that they can recreate a show car but won’t invest in parts for mass produced vintage BMWs.
I have sent a message to the member here, the Frua Register, for status on 350/4 that was discovered in 2016 and on which restoration started in early 2017.
https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/the-frua-barn-find.24253/.
This is the e9 chassis coupe built in 1969 as the Frua 2800GT:
From my observations BMW has once again ignored period correct pieces in their restoration such as a later 3.0 CS air cleaner with wire clips instead of solid straps, a later valve cover with rear oil cap, later water divider housing with four bungs, and who knows what else. It is just sad to me that they can recreate a show car but won’t invest in parts for mass produced vintage BMWs.
I have sent a message to the member here, the Frua Register, for status on 350/4 that was discovered in 2016 and on which restoration started in early 2017.
I always loved that Maser Ghibli/Monterverdi-looking front end...Thanks for sharing.
