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BMW Baur 320i A/2 1986
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BMW Baur 320i A/2 1986
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CAR DESCRIPTION
The BMW 3 Series has been produced consistently since 1975, when it was code named the E21.
Back then, there were only two body styles: a coupe, which is what everyone bought and a convertible, courtesy of a Stuttgart-based coach builder named Baur, who had a long history with BMW and apparently saw the market for a BMW convertible before BMW did.
The Baur is a convertible of unusual proportions. For one thing, it isn't a full convertible: the top panel comes off, and only the soft top over the rear window retracts like a typical convertible top. In roof open mode, the A-pillar is still in place but so are the B-pillar, and the C-pillar. And there's a huge bar connecting the B-pillar on the left side of the car to the one on the right side – even when the top is off.
The Baur E21 cars had another unusual aspect: roof storage. Because the regular 3-Series wasn't built with a rear-hinged trunk to accommodate the folding roof, the convertible soft top just kind of sits on top of the trunk when it's down. The benefit is that cargo volume is the same as a regular E21 coupe.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- 2 door convertible body type
- RWD (rear-wheel drive) automatic 4-speed gearbox
- In great original condition throughout.
- The interior is in lovely condition and everything works as it should.
- Structurally sound. It is rust free in all the usual areas, floor pans, sills, scuttle, rear arches etc are all good.
- It is mechanically very good. Everything works as it should.
- The interior is fresh and bright.
- The roof is in good order.
- Straight body and good paintwork
Baur's are rare, especially in New Zealand. They were very expensive back in the day and very few were made. The Baur definitely has its advantages over an ordinary convertible and a late 80's classic like this one is definitely worth holding on to. Particularly when most of the early pre facelift ones have rotted away.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered.
SHIPPING / TRANSPORT CAN BE ORGANISED ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
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NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic car; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle, is an old car that may have faults, unlike a modern motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and/or to have the vehicle inspected, fully assessed and maintained by an experienced classic car mechanic.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485 / +64 (0) 274 990-020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.