tldr - Bought a '72 Fjord E3. Hi!
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I have posted a few times, but was waiting to introduce myself until I had some sort of documentation of ownership. At least I have a bill of sale (there is a bonded title in my future). Already appreciate the support and advice here - thanks! Here is the story...
I don't yet have the car, it is still in CT waiting for some parts to come from Germany. PO is graciously providing the labor and getting the parts from Maximillain for me at his cost (he owns some repair shops). Needs a new exhaust and a mirror. I'll put on the missing brake pedal rubber pad myself. He's even installing some Vreds I sent up there.
The car is a Fjord over Gobi Tan. The car is believed to have 42k original miles. I do not have documentation, however there are few reasons I believe it may be true (and does not have 142k):
1. The PO to the PO emailed me today and said he bought it with 32k miles in 2008. Sold it to the PO a few years back.
2. The tires are dated 2004 and look nearly new, so I know it has not had many miles since 2004.
3. The car is in pretty darn good shape.
4. The odometer says 42k, isn't that proof?
The car appears quite unmolested. I'm told it was re-painted only once, under warranty by BMW, due to crazing. Common issue then, I understand. I believe my dad had his'73 Fjord 3.0s repainted for the same reason back then. Dad also had a 3.0si and a 530i after that. He was introduced to the marque when he worked at the factory one summer.
Pics below. Undercarriage also looks very good. Don't love the shift knob, but def looks like I could have scored one like that on Telegraph Ave in the '70s.
Side note - I have also purchased two other BMW's in the past month. One, a '76 Fjord, tastefully (to me) modified, 10 y.o., full body-off rebuild w/Metric Mechanic Rally 2400 motor, dual 45 DCOE's, 5 spd conversion, E21 Recaros, IE stage two and all that jazz. Two, a '72 2002 Inka-ish that needs a little polishing but is a very solid, strong running rust free and example. My last BMW was a 733i a long time ago.
Long Version -
I have posted a few times, but was waiting to introduce myself until I had some sort of documentation of ownership. At least I have a bill of sale (there is a bonded title in my future). Already appreciate the support and advice here - thanks! Here is the story...
I don't yet have the car, it is still in CT waiting for some parts to come from Germany. PO is graciously providing the labor and getting the parts from Maximillain for me at his cost (he owns some repair shops). Needs a new exhaust and a mirror. I'll put on the missing brake pedal rubber pad myself. He's even installing some Vreds I sent up there.
The car is a Fjord over Gobi Tan. The car is believed to have 42k original miles. I do not have documentation, however there are few reasons I believe it may be true (and does not have 142k):
1. The PO to the PO emailed me today and said he bought it with 32k miles in 2008. Sold it to the PO a few years back.
2. The tires are dated 2004 and look nearly new, so I know it has not had many miles since 2004.
3. The car is in pretty darn good shape.
4. The odometer says 42k, isn't that proof?
The car appears quite unmolested. I'm told it was re-painted only once, under warranty by BMW, due to crazing. Common issue then, I understand. I believe my dad had his'73 Fjord 3.0s repainted for the same reason back then. Dad also had a 3.0si and a 530i after that. He was introduced to the marque when he worked at the factory one summer.
Pics below. Undercarriage also looks very good. Don't love the shift knob, but def looks like I could have scored one like that on Telegraph Ave in the '70s.
Side note - I have also purchased two other BMW's in the past month. One, a '76 Fjord, tastefully (to me) modified, 10 y.o., full body-off rebuild w/Metric Mechanic Rally 2400 motor, dual 45 DCOE's, 5 spd conversion, E21 Recaros, IE stage two and all that jazz. Two, a '72 2002 Inka-ish that needs a little polishing but is a very solid, strong running rust free and example. My last BMW was a 733i a long time ago.
