New Purchase

[DinoCSi]

Hello to all-
In the 1980’s I imported a 1974 CSi from Bologna, Italy. It was Fiord blue with navy velour. It was unrestored and honestly had no rust. I have always regretted selling it. I have just purchased a ‘72 CSi that also spent it’s entire life in Italy. Hard to believe but absolutely no rust and no accidents. Fully restored-Malaga/black leather, etc. Purchased from Oldenzaal Classics in the Netherlands. About 800 km since completion. Haven’t owned a classic BMW since my 2000 Z8-wish I hadn’t sold that one!
Hopefully this forum will be able to recommend the best sources for E9 parts. I also will need to purchase the appropriate literature i.e. Owner’s manual, other glove box literature, sales literature, etc.
Thanks

 

[bavbob]

Welcome.......back. Now older and wiser. Forum is filled with knowledge and people who will talk you out of selling this one if ever that time comes.

 

[adawil2002]

Congrat's!

Where in CT? I used to live in Darien.

 

[Thomas76]

Congratulations! Fully restored means you shouldn't need parts for years! Lots of opportunity here for buying parts and learning more about what you've got, welcome!

 

[boonies]

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome!

 

[DinoCSi]

Congratulations! Fully restored means you shouldn't need parts for years! Lots of opportunity here for buying parts and learning more about what you've got, welcome!

I am such a perfectionist that there will always be little stuff to do. Any comment/thoughts on Oldenzaal in the Netherlands. The owner/Bulent is very easy to work with and obviously knowledgeable.

 

[OCCoupe]

Congratulations!!! We need pictures!!!

 

[ccr2002]

Oldenzaal has great cars and does good work IMHO

 

[DinoCSi]

Congratulations!!! We need pictures!!!

Won’t have the car until early September. They are on Holiday for three weeks.
I do have pics but need instruction on how to post them.

 

[dang]

I do have pics but need instruction on how to post them.

Click on the "Attach files" link below the text edit box when you post a comment and choose files from your pc/phone folder.

 

[DinoCSi]

Let’s see if I can post some pics

 

[Stevehose]

Lovely, congrats!

 

[Ohmess]

Very nice. Based on your history, I advice you not to sell this car. You will regret it.

 

[DinoCSi]

Very nice. Based on your history, I advice you not to sell this car. You will regret it.

Can’t disagree
Thanks

 

[autokunst]

Beautiful car, congrats and welcome to the forum!

 

[adawil2002]

Most excellently awesome!

 

[JMinPDX]

Welcome. That’s one beautiful coupe. Malaga over black interior is an awesome color combo.
I hoping to swap my Malaga 2002 to black interior in the future.
September can’t come fast enough.

 

[teahead]

"Purchased from Oldenzaal Classics in the Netherlands..."


Condition as described?

 

[DinoCSi]

"Purchased from Oldenzaal Classics in the Netherlands..."


Condition as described?

Sorry to report that I decided not to purchase the ‘72 CSI.
I had no trouble with the seller but I just didn’t feel comfortable buying a 118k vehicle without seeing it. I did notice a 3” split in the plastic instrument cowl covering which told me that an inspection was probably indicated. Under normal conditions I would have taken a flight to the Netherlands with my wife and enjoyed a week in Europe. Covid however has made that essentially impossible.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Very tough decision.

 

[DinoCSi]

Split in cowl