Euro 1984 BMW 320 Baur spotted in the Pacific Northwest

January 1, 2010 by Aaron

I found this gray market Euro 1984 BMW 320 Baur at a dealer in Seattle that specializes in BMW’s, especially the hard to find variety.  Baur is a coach builder based in Stuttgart Germany, home of that other car maker.  Specializing in convertible design and manufacturing Baur began building BMW convertibles in  1930’s.  Available as an aftermarket option at first, many Baur convertibles were later covered by the full BMW factory warranty.  Precious few examples made it to our shores, even fewer still exist today.

Euro 1984 BMW 320 Baur for sale

This very rare Euro 1984 BMW 320 Baur has just been placed for sale on consignment by the current local owner/BMW CCA Member. The Baur model was never imported into the United States, but you will find a small number that were imported on the gray market. This car has been owned by a few collectors over the years, and is in great condition for the year. It has black exterior with black leather interior, black soft top, 5-speed manual, upgraded Hartge wheels, rear spoiler, steering wheel, front strut brace and front/back badges. Custom stereo, Cruise control. Recent clutch work, with 160K miles. With records.

$10k seems on the high side given the miles, at 160k this Baur has been driven over the years.  It will definitely take the right buyer to pay the premium the dealer is asking.  But isn’t that how it always it is with rare and exotic autos?  What premium would you place on the Hartge upgrades?  The wheels alone have to be worth $2k, maybe more?  The steering wheel?  What is a full set of records and a documented history worth?  Before you know it you are dangerously close to the asking price.   

~Aaron.

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