carbuffs
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Hi, this is a quick intro from a new E9 owner. I have always loved the E9 body style but never had the time or inclination to track one down. I lucked into this car after a call from a friend and a quick "I'll take it". I am a dealer in Concord and I use to see this car nearly daily as it was driven by the owner of a business near mine, he owned the car for 16 years. He sold it 3 years ago to a local gentleman who got sick and unfortunately passed away. The car was left sitting outside for approx. 2 years.
I now have the car and have been driving it daily. It has a newer engine, fuel injection and 5 speed. It also has 3.0 rear disc brakes and some suspension mods. The A/C compressor was updated and blows ice cold. I got the front power windows working yesterday and will have to get to the rears when I get time. I am meeting the man who installed the more modern running gear this weekend. I will have more specifics then. He did this conversion 16 years ago but I was told he remembers the car well.
I am really enjoying driving this car and am surprised at how many parts I was able to order from Concord BMW today. I had 2 offers to buy it today but held them off. I will eventually sell the car but I think I will at least keep this car through summer and maybe longer. I will have many questions and requests for parts and info and look forward to hopefully meet some of you in person. Does anyone have local get togethers in the Bay Area?
I will post more pics when I get a chance.
Thank you
Richie
I now have the car and have been driving it daily. It has a newer engine, fuel injection and 5 speed. It also has 3.0 rear disc brakes and some suspension mods. The A/C compressor was updated and blows ice cold. I got the front power windows working yesterday and will have to get to the rears when I get time. I am meeting the man who installed the more modern running gear this weekend. I will have more specifics then. He did this conversion 16 years ago but I was told he remembers the car well.
I am really enjoying driving this car and am surprised at how many parts I was able to order from Concord BMW today. I had 2 offers to buy it today but held them off. I will eventually sell the car but I think I will at least keep this car through summer and maybe longer. I will have many questions and requests for parts and info and look forward to hopefully meet some of you in person. Does anyone have local get togethers in the Bay Area?
I will post more pics when I get a chance.
Thank you
Richie