The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[lip277]

Speaking of values....

BaT 1971 E9

Wow - The E9 forum is really not sure what to make of this car selling for $151k...
While it is a very nice looking car, several items are not right. I did not see most of these details (but the eagle eyes on the forum did). Still - it is a VERY nice looking car.

Wonder what my car will be worth when it is finally completed...
The above car is a carb'd 3.0L M30 with 4 speed.
Makes me think my car (with a nicer color - IMO anyway ) with a 5-speed and 3.5L M90 (with CSi / Megaquirt to boot) will do....

My car is getting closer - but... not quite there yet.
The final items are taking a while to sort out.

[FC]

Originally Posted by lip277

Speaking of values....

BaT 1971 E9

Wow - The E9 forum is really not sure what to make of this car selling for $151k...
While it is a very nice looking car, several items are not right. I did not see most of these details (but the eagle eyes on the forum did). Still - it is a VERY nice looking car.

Wonder what my car will be worth when it is finally completed...
The above car is a carb'd 3.0L M30 with 4 speed.
Makes me think my car (with a nicer color - IMO anyway ) with a 5-speed and 3.5L M90 (with CSi / Megaquirt to boot) will do....

My car is getting closer - but... not quite there yet.
The final items are taking a while to sort out.

That's crazy! Best of luck to you. We'll need lots of photos when it's done.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by lip277

Speaking of values....

BaT 1971 E9

Wow - The E9 forum is really not sure what to make of this car selling for $151k...
While it is a very nice looking car, several items are not right. I did not see most of these details (but the eagle eyes on the forum did). Still - it is a VERY nice looking car.

Wonder what my car will be worth when it is finally completed...
The above car is a carb'd 3.0L M30 with 4 speed.
Makes me think my car (with a nicer color - IMO anyway ) with a 5-speed and 3.5L M90 (with CSi / Megaquirt to boot) will do....

My car is getting closer - but... not quite there yet.
The final items are taking a while to sort out.

Wow! Well, it is a gorgeous model. The only problem with your restoration is it may be too precious to drive by the time you're done!

[lip277]

Originally Posted by FC

That's crazy! Best of luck to you. We'll need lots of photos when it's done.

Absolutely - I have a few pics of specific things (mostly for documentation purposes). Nothing really showing the car as a whole...

Definitely will have pics and info when I get it.

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Wow! Well, it is a gorgeous model. The only problem with your restoration is it may be too precious to drive by the time you're done!

That thought has crossed my mind. The good thing now (in that regard) is that I don't live off a 3/8 mile gravel road. But - the whole thing about how valuable the E9's have become is a double edged sword. I love that it is worth a fair bit of money, but... I want to be able to enjoy driving it, not fret about everything when I take it out.

That will probably diminish over time. I was a nervous Nellie when I first took the Mustang out after its restoration. Now, 14 years later... I am a not so nervous Nellie. Much more easy minded about things (although if you ask Patty - I am a bit over the top on caring about it...lol)

Either way - It will be great to have them both home and side by side.
Stay tuned - should be (i hope... I REALLY hope) by the end of the year.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by lip277

I was a nervous Nellie when I first took the Mustang out after its restoration. Now, 14 years later... I am a not so nervous Nellie.

The Mustang was finished 14 years ago?!?! I feel old.

[JST]

Persuade me that this is not an interesting car.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-318i-27/

[robg]

Originally Posted by JST

Persuade me that this is not an interesting car.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-318i-27/

I've always kind of like the 318is coupe (think it was only out for a few model years?). I remember TD saying he used to have one..

[John V]

Originally Posted by JST

Persuade me that this is not an interesting car.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-318i-27/

The M42 is really kind of an unpleasant engine. Doesn't sound great, doesn't feel good, doesn't make good power.

[JST]

Originally Posted by John V

The M42 is really kind of an unpleasant engine. Doesn't sound great, doesn't feel good, doesn't make good power.

But other than that it's good?

[dan]

Those were the interesting parts