Thinking of selling Raven project

autokunst said:
Many of you may know the details of my "slow burn" project, a 1973 3.0CS: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/the-raven-e9-project.26879/

It’s been quite a journey, but I think it is time to wave the white flag. As the years go by, I am realizing that the realities of time and space have more weight than I had wanted to admit. I feel the work I have done on this car meets a high standard. But that level of work, for me anyway, takes more time than I seem to have. My process is slow, methodical, and often times iterative. Based on my current trajectory, I will not have this car back into, well, a car before I am well into my 70s. I have gone back and forth on this big decision for a couple of months now, but it is time to move on.

I regret nothing I’ve done and learned along the way. I find the metal fabrication of this hobby quite rewarding. And I’ve met so many great people on this forum. All smiles.

Now, the big question is what to do with Raven and all the extra parts I have. A few scenarios include:
  • 1. Find someone as eager as I am/was and sell EVERYTHING – the car, the parts, the spares, the extras – all things E9. Bring a trailer and I’ll help you load up the car, the parts, the bins – everything.
  • 2. Sell the car and “one car’s worth of parts”, then sell the spares a la cart.
  • 3. Sell the body/chassis (sheet metal) as I have it sitting, then sell all parts a la cart.
  • 4. Some other version that I haven’t thought of yet.
My hope is that this car/parts help others on the forum in some way or another. It will not go to waste, and I am okay with the grind of selling/shipping parts over time if that is how this unfolds.

Would love to learn what ya’ll think. And do let me know if you know someone that wants a cool project.
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when you even consider going in a direction, is the moment to do it

your work has been immense, totemic, mad attention to detail to stratospheric levels,…

time to move away ?
look ahead to the bright side

i wish I could…
 
Quick update. The chassis and sheet metal are sold. Some parts have been sold. Many other parts have been cataloged and photographed. Many may be sold, else they will be listed individually soon. All of this is bitter sweet. Thanks for the great comments and feedback.
 
I have a 73 that needs a hood, rf 1/4, grilles, headlight bucket(rf), front bumper(s), and a nose.
 
autokunst said:
My hood is sold. I have the 1/4 grilles, headlight buckets, a good front bumper - but they may be sold already. I have a nose, but it is the one on my face - ha ha.
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Does anyone know if the front bumper can be fitted to my '74 and be able to keep my air dam?

Also, if you have any extra tools (I need all of them basically), even the jack, the trunk piece for holding stuff (forget the official name) etc. I'm interested...

After spending around 7 years on the Bavaria restoration, off and on restoring with friends and independent shops, I told myself next time just buy one that is already done or near done so that I can just do some tweaks here and there. I am no mechanic or metal fabricator anyways, I get frustrated doing simple things.
 
CSteve said:
Stephen, I know what is in your garage, and I know you will stay involved with this forum. No one walks away from 3,644 posts and 2,643 reaction scores from this forum.

As for re-tethering to e9coupe.com I suggest a Bavaria. The only BMW that is not named with letters and numbers. And they are lighter, better handling say some, and whole cars and parts come at a third or less than coupes.

Steve
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Don't forget about the "Isetta" LOL...I used to think the same thing until I remembered the driving "egg."
 
GolfBavaria said:
Does anyone know if the front bumper can be fitted to my '74 and be able to keep my air dam?

Also, if you have any extra tools (I need all of them basically), even the jack, the trunk piece for holding stuff (forget the official name) etc. I'm interested...

After spending around 7 years on the Bavaria restoration, off and on restoring with friends and independent shops, I told myself next time just buy one that is already done or near done so that I can just do some tweaks here and there. I am no mechanic or metal fabricator anyways, I get frustrated doing simple things.
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I have those things. They may or may not already be sold... Should know more early next week.
 
Today we loaded Raven's chassis and a lot of sheet metal on a trailer. She's heading down to Florida. Feeling melancholy today.
 

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GolfBavaria said:
Sorry to see it go, hope you stick around...buy one that is already complete and fairly rust free...they are out there and buyers market!
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Thank you. I am already having fleeting thoughts - "what have I done". Suddenly, my perception of time is so different than it was a couple of months ago, feeling like I absolutely could have narrowed my focus and made it happen. But what's done is done. I will be on the lookout for a car that has "qualities" and this time I will not take it apart right away. Meanwhile, I do have another project that is keeping me busy (several if you include the work needed on my 1600 and wife's Beetle).

I love this forum and plan to stick around. ;)
 
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