I’m back...

[OCCoupe]

In the saddle again!!!

it’ll soon be 2 years That I sold my coupe and other than opening the doors for us to buy a new home, I’ve regretted it.

After nearly 6 months of chasing this car and hoping and praying that one day I’ll be back in an e9, I’ve had my dreams answered.

2280432 is an automatic 2800cs in (you won’t believe it) nachtblau with tan interior. This is a 2 owner car sold new at Weber Motors in Fresno, CA. The car was purchased by the 2nd owner from Weber in 1973 and I became the third owner today.

I should add that the car was parked in 2005 due to a fuel leak and hadn’t been driven since. It’ll need some work to get her running and it will need a full suspension redo as well as brakes. Eventually paint.

Here are some pics:

 

[HB Chris]

Woohoo! Congrats, you deserved having an opportunity to buy this coupe.

 

[Ohmess]

This is very good news. The Car Gods are pleased.

 

[OCCoupe]

 

[Arde]

Congratulations on getting this "ran when parked" car!
Chased for 6 months a parked car? Were you on foot on a treadmill?
Looking forward to the restoration pictures.

After nearly 6 months of chasing this car and hoping and praying that one day I’ll be back in an e9, I’ve had my dreams answered.

 

[dave v. in nc]

So glad to hear...looks solid and original. Nice picture of Gene also...

 

[Markos]

Congrats Mike! Easy does it! She is already gorgeous!

 

[jmackro]

Mike:

Welcome back! Congratulations on the new project.

Sorry we missed visiting the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Grove this spring - something about the dos equis virus or some such thing.

Jay

 

[vince]

Congrats Mike! Looks like a great one! Very cool that you are the third owner on a 50 year old car.

 

[bmwmadman]

Mike,
The fun starts over again. BTW - Great color combo!
Gary

 

[adawil2002]

This made my day! So glad to have you back in Coupeville in a Nachtblau too!

 

[TodB]

Only the best color ever. Welcome back.

 

[Stevehose]

Great, looking forward to watching you work your magic on it!

 

[Norm!]

Congratulations Mike! After working with you to get my car exactly two months ago I’m really happy you have one of your own again. I know you wanted another and this looks like a solid great condition one to get running and enjoy.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Congrats! This is indeed exciting. We all know once you wave your magic wand over this E9, you will, once again, reveal all the grandeur these fine Coupes can become. We all look forward to the progress and the result.. Mike

 

[Thomas76]

Nice story, thanks for sharing.

 

[Markos]

@OCCoupe,

There has probably been about 1K new members since you wrapped up your last project. I think it is helpful to showcase some pics from your last car to help newcomers understand why we are all thrilled to see you in an e9 again. These were all scraped from various threads in this site.

 

[OCCoupe]

Here’s a link If anyone is interested. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=YTdGZS05Y0c2X3pDNHN2Slk3a3h4TDJFZHBzU2NB

 

[Bmachine]

My brother has returned at last! I have to say that hat looks good on ya! And judging by the number of still shiny bullets on your belt, It looks like the previous owner wisely realized that it was best to finally give up before things turned ugly.

 

[dave v. in nc]

The architect le Corbusier said "God lives in the details.."