1972 Baur 2002 with Alpina parts

[gjm 3249]

Who wants an E30 when you could have this?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3060937618

[Misty 42]

I bought this car! Had a crazy family connection and had to have it. I spotted my dad's car (74 Tii race car)  in the background of his last Trademe pic. In the paperwork pile with the car, there was old pictures of my late father at the same meets as his late father with both of their 2002's in the early 2000's. A beautiful coincidence. Very very happy. 

Edited April 22, 2021 by Misty

[gjm 3249]

Rob - that's fabulous. Really pleased to hear it's gone to a good home. Please keep us up to date on your ownership!

[KwS 2416]

It looked like a stunning car, congrats on the purchase 👍

[Misty 42]

 Well, 3 years later, she’s had an extensive resto and nearly back on the road. I got a little carried away.. 

[gjm 3249]

Gorgeous.

There's a yellow one that has just sold from north of Auckland - dereg, resto started. I hope the new owner does as much as you have.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2948]

Good on ya for saving and sorting a classic!!

[Neil McCauley 362]

+2 cool points for Team Mac plate surrounds!

[Misty 42]

Cheers guys! Thinking about wheels. The tyres that are on it are 42 years old so will be coming off. Was thinking the E21 13's on it would look cool reconditioned with polished dishes and gold painted centres... Or just bite the bullet and try to find some 15 inch Alpina style?!

[Misty 42]

@Neil McCauley Dad was also a good friend of Bob McMillan and they passed in the same year so a fitting tribute to both of them.

[Neil McCauley 362]

@Misty Maxilite do very good reps, https://shop-us.maxilite-wheels.com/index.php?k=80

@Sammo is running them on his E30

[gjm 3249]

10 hours ago, Misty said:

Cheers guys! Thinking about wheels. The tyres that are on it are 42 years old so will be coming off. Was thinking the E21 13's on it would look cool reconditioned with polished dishes and gold painted centres... Or just bite the bullet and try to find some 15 inch Alpina style?!

I'm going to dig out the genuine, original BMW 15x7 02-series rims that I have stored away...

 

Edited June 19 by gjm

[Misty 42]

And she's back on the road 

[gjm 3249]

Fantastic!

[BMTHUG 1004]

16 hours ago, Misty said:

And she's back on the road 

Absolutely gorgeous! 

[Olaf 3300]

On 6/18/2024 at 10:31 PM, Misty said:

 Well, 3 years later, she’s had an extensive resto and nearly back on the road. I got a little carried away.. 

This car was previously featured in the BMW Car Club NZ quarterly magazine DIXI under Hagen's ownership, great accounts of his Dad buying the car, trips through the continent etc, Alpina options.  If you've not joined the club yet, you should consider it.  There's undoubtedly a story in your recent restoration work too.

As for what wheels, IMHO keep it on what it's got - those BBS Mahle rims are period correct and what his Dad put on at the time.  The only other option in keeping with that could be the 15" version if you can find some.

Cheers.

[Misty 42]

Thanks for the info and will consider joining. My Dad was a member for a long time. Had a great yarn to Hagen re his Dad's ownership when purchasing. I love the Diana star-shaped alloys of the period and the BBS wheels that were on it were an incorrect fit.  I quite like how it sits on these steelies for now too! 

Cheers, Rob