BMW Bavaria 1972

29990 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
714-410-0223 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980of80 1972 BMW Bavaria Fresh 3.5L Engine 5-Speed Manual Cold AC SoCal from New Stock #: 1161 Exterior Color: Sahara Interior Color: Tobacco Transmission: Manual Fuel Type: Gasoline Engine: 3.5L 1972 BMW Bavaria Mountain Drive - YouTube Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1972 BMW Bavaria (E3)Orange County from New3.5L Engine / 5-Speed ManualCold Air Conditioning1-Owner for 30-YearsOver $23k of Recent WorkVIN # 313xxxx107,000 Original Miles7,000 Miles on New Engine and RefurbishmentSahara (006) on Tobacco Leatherette5-Speed Manual TransmissionClean and Clear California TitleNumbers Matching Engine AvailableBMWCCA Member OwnedSouthern California from NewThis Bavaria was built on May 12th, 1972 and delivered to Max Hoffman on May 17th, 1972. The first owner was Magna Schley of Costa Mesa, California. Her two sons, Mark and Paul Schley initially ordered a BMW 2002 for their mom. However, there was a mix-up and they ended up with a Bavaria. The Schley brothers are well known in the vintage VW Beetle scene. They built the first 10-second drag Beetle called the Lightning Bug. They now have a museum here in Orange County celebrating the SoCal VW drag racing culture. Mark and Paul flew back East in June of 1972 and picked up the car at the port. They drove it to Skip Hamm BMW in Pennsylvania as they were the selling dealership. Photos of their delivery from the dealership are included. They started to drive it back home across country. They got to Indianapolis and had to cut the trip short as they had other pressing needs. From there, they shipped the car the rest of the way home to Southern California.Magna was the head nutritionist at Hoag Hospital here in Newport Beach, California. Specifically, she took care of John Wayne and used this Bavaria to run house calls. During her care the car only went on one long trip, which was to Las Vegas. Other than that, for nearly 30-years, it stayed within a 10-mile radius of Costa Mesa. During her ownership, she always serviced the car at Hanza Motors in Huntington Beach. John Wickstrom, a German ex-patriot, was the owner Hanza Motors and was obviously familiar with the car. By the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, Magna could no longer drive and she sold the car to John, but he never registered it.With the help of his son, John began a sympathetic refurbishment of the car. He had the exterior repainted, but preserved the paint in the door jambs, trunk, and engine bay. New suspension was installed as well as they rebuilt the original motor and sleeved every cylinder. This was a slow project that took the better part of a decade to finish. The current owner knew the mechanic and saw it at the shop for years. Finally, in 2013, he convinced John to sell it to him.The current owner is the 2nd owner on record and a long-time local car enthusiast. He collects Chryslers and VWs. However, he’s always had BMWs for regular driving. Upon purchasing this Bavaria, he took it to Jeff Tighe for inspection and services. Tighe is a local vintage BMW mechanic who has been servicing and restoring these cars for over 25-years. He initially trained with Carl Nelson at La Jolla Independent. Tighe went through all the work John did and performed further tuning. This work included:5-speed manual transmission installDrive shaftClutch kitTuningUpgraded A/C system Rotary compressor Condenser Recharge/serviceThe freshly built stock motor had an issue with consuming oil. They later found out that when John built the motor, he broke it in with synthetic oil and the rings never seated. At the time, Tighe had just rebuilt a fresh 3.5L from a late 80’s 7-series. This inline six puts out around 210hp and 225lb foot torque. The car had 99,380 miles when the new motor was installed. The original motor is available for purchase. For the next 7k miles and 7 years, the current owner used the car for light weekend cruising and occasional commuting. He serviced it regularly with Tighe and continued to enhance the condition. Highlights of other work performed includes:Replaced side window frames with better original condition ones. (originals are available)New front seat beltsSourced tool holder with extra pouch and correct factory toolsLeather wrapped original steering wheelCorrect factory wooden shift knobAlloy wheels with caps(Original steel wheels with beauty rings are available)Michelin tires (9/14 @ 97,730 miles)New factory exhaust system with new hangars and mounts (4/20 @ 106,685 miles)Recent service/inspection (4/20 @ 106,685 miles) Tune up/adjust valves Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs Oil service Trans service Diff service Front brake rotorsIn total, the current owner invested (not including the car) at least $23k bringing this nice survivor to the next level and making it a great driver. This Bavaria looks fantastic. It isn’t over-restored, but nicely preserved with attention on retaining originality. The paint work was very good and shows minimal signs of use. The trim and rubber are mostly original and still look fresh. All the light lenses are in good shape with no cracks. The glass is all original, including the windshield. They are wearing all their correct factory stamps. The windshield has no major cracks or chips, however there is a scratch on the passenger side from the wiper. The factory alloy wheels are wearing Michelin tires that are date stamped 2014 and have over 75% life left with no signs of age or cracking. The brakes also have about 75% life left. The engine bay, underside, and trunk area are very tidy with no signs of abuse or damage. The engine bay still wears its original finish as well as factory decals and badges. The underside is in similar condition with no signs of rust in the rockers or floors. The trunk area around the gas tank and spare tire well has a small amount of light surface corrosion on the original finish.The interior is equally as nice and all original. It is a testament to how this car was cared for. The leatherette seats show some light wear as to be expected, but no tears or rips. The carpet is in good shape without any major stains or tears. A full set (including the trunk) of custom Cocomats was installed to further protect the original carpet. The headliner and visors are in great shape with no major staining or sagging. The door panels are equally as nice with just light wear. The dash, remarkably, is also original and has no cracks. All the gauges work. The original radio has been bypassed with a hidden radio controller. The A/C system blows very cold.The experience of driving this Bavaria is fantastic. The drivetrain upgrade doesn’t detract from the experience, but just gives it enough extra power to make it quite usable in modern driving. The 5-speed transmission is nicely paired with the power and it shifts butter smooth. The brakes have an excellent bite and provide plenty of stopping power. The handling is crisp and although suited for open highway driving, it makes back road driving fun and confidence inspiring. A four-door vintage European sport sedan is the perfect usable compliment to any enthusiast’s collection. California registration is paid to July of 2021This Bavaria comes with 3-keys, original owner’s manual, tool kit, vintage delivery photographs, logbook of gas fill-ups, recent records, original full-size spare, jack, custom indoor flannel car cover, and full set of custom Cocomats®.Available for an additional fee is the original engine and an extra set of original alloy wheels with hubcaps, original steel wheels with beauty rings (as seen in vintage photos), factory rear seat protector, personalized legacy black CA plates (CA buyers only), new clutch disc with pressure plate, two factory 3-ring binder factory workshop manuals, and extra set of side window frames original to car. Extra parts located with owner in Orange County.Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.Over 150 detailed photos and video available at AutoKennel. Vehicle Description 1972 BMW Bavaria (E3)Orange County from New3.5L Engine / 5-Speed ManualCold Air Conditioning1-Owner for 30-YearsOver $23k of Recent WorkVIN # 313xxxx107,000 Original Miles7,000 Miles on New Engine and RefurbishmentSahara (006) on Tobacco Leatherette5-Speed Manual TransmissionClean and Clear California TitleNumbers Matching Engine AvailableBMWCCA Member OwnedSouthern California from NewThis Bavaria was built on May 12th, 1972 and delivered to Max Hoffman on May 17th, 1972. The first owner was Magna Schley of Costa Mesa, California. Her two sons, Mark and Paul Schley initially ordered a BMW 2002 for their mom. However, there was a mix-up and they ended up with a Bavaria. The Schley brothers are well known in the vintage VW Beetle scene. They built the first 10-second drag Beetle called the Lightning Bug. They now have a museum here in Orange County celebrating the SoCal VW drag racing culture. Mark and Paul flew back East in June of 1972 and picked up the car at the port. They drove it to Skip Hamm BMW in Pennsylvania as they were the selling dealership. Photos of their delivery from the dealership are included. They started to drive it back home across country. They got to Indianapolis and had to cut the trip short as they had other pressing needs. From there, they shipped the car the rest of the way home to Southern California.Magna was the head nutritionist at Hoag Hospital here in Newport Beach, California. Specifically, she took care of John Wayne and used this Bavaria to run house calls. During her care the car only went on one long trip, which was to Las Vegas. Other than that, for nearly 30-years, it stayed within a 10-mile radius of Costa Mesa. During her ownership, she always serviced the car at Hanza Motors in Huntington Beach. John Wickstrom, a German ex-patriot, was the owner Hanza Motors and was obviously familiar with the car. By the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, Magna could no longer drive and she sold the car to John, but he never registered it.With the help of his son, John began a sympathetic refurbishment of the car. He had the exterior repainted, but preserved the paint in the door jambs, trunk, and engine bay. New suspension was installed as well as they rebuilt the original motor and sleeved every cylinder. This was a slow project that took the better part of a decade to finish. The current owner knew the mechanic and saw it at the shop for years. Finally, in 2013, he convinced John to sell it to him.The current owner is the 2nd owner on record and a long-time local car enthusiast. He collects Chryslers and VWs. However, he’s always had BMWs for regular driving. Upon purchasing this Bavaria, he took it to Jeff Tighe for inspection and services. Tighe is a local vintage BMW mechanic who has been servicing and restoring these cars for over 25-years. He initially trained with Carl Nelson at La Jolla Independent. Tighe went through all the work John did and performed further tuning. This work included:5-speed manual transmission installDrive shaftClutch kitTuningUpgraded A/C system Rotary compressor Condenser Recharge/serviceThe freshly built stock motor had an issue with consuming oil. They later found out that when John built the motor, he broke it in with synthetic oil and the rings never seated. At the time, Tighe had just rebuilt a fresh 3.5L from a late 80’s 7-series. This inline six puts out around 210hp and 225lb foot torque. The car had 99,380 miles when the new motor was installed. The original motor is available for purchase.* For the next 7k miles and 7 years, the current owner used the car for light weekend cruising and occasional commuting. He serviced it regularly with Tighe and continued to enhance the condition. Highlights of other work performed includes:Replaced side window frames with better original condition ones. (originals are available)New front seat beltsSourced tool holder with extra pouch and correct factory toolsLeather wrapped original steering wheelCorrect factory wooden shift knobAlloy wheels with caps(Original steel wheels with beauty rings are available)Michelin tires (9/14 @ 97,730 miles)New factory exhaust system with new hangars and mounts (4/20 @ 106,685 miles)Recent service/inspection (4/20 @ 106,685 miles) Tune up/adjust valves Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs Oil service Trans service Diff service Front brake rotorsIn total, the current owner invested (not including the car) at least $23k bringing this nice survivor to the next level and making it a great driver. This Bavaria looks fantastic. It isn’t over-restored, but nicely preserved with attention on retaining originality. The paint work was very good and shows minimal signs of use. The trim and rubber are mostly original and still look fresh. All the light lenses are in good shape with no cracks. The glass is all original, including the windshield. They are wearing all their correct factory stamps. The windshield has no major cracks or chips, however there is a scratch on the passenger side from the wiper. The factory alloy wheels are wearing Michelin tires that are date stamped 2014 and have over 75% life left with no signs of age or cracking. The brakes also have about 75% life left. The engine bay, underside, and trunk area are very tidy with no signs of abuse or damage. The engine bay still wears its original finish as well as factory decals and badges. The underside is in similar condition with no signs of rust in the rockers or floors. The trunk area around the gas tank and spare tire well has a small amount of light surface corrosion on the original finish.The interior is equally as nice and all original. It is a testament to how this car was cared for. The leatherette seats show some light wear as to be expected, but no tears or rips. The carpet is in good shape without any major stains or tears. A full set (including the trunk) of custom Cocomats was installed to further protect the original carpet. The headliner and visors are in great shape with no major staining or sagging. The door panels are equally as nice with just light wear. The dash, remarkably, is also original and has no cracks. All the gauges work. The original radio has been bypassed with a hidden radio controller. The A/C system blows very cold.The experience of driving this Bavaria is fantastic. The drivetrain upgrade doesn’t detract from the experience, but just gives it enough extra power to make it quite usable in modern driving. The 5-speed transmission is nicely paired with the power and it shifts butter smooth. The brakes have an excellent bite and provide plenty of stopping power. The handling is crisp and although suited for open highway driving, it makes back road driving fun and confidence inspiring. A four-door vintage European sport sedan is the perfect usable compliment to any enthusiast’s collection. California registration is paid to July of 2021This Bavaria comes with 3-keys, original owner’s manual, tool kit, vintage delivery photographs, logbook of gas fill-ups, recent records, original full-size spare, jack, custom indoor flannel car cover, and full set of custom Cocomats®.Available for an additional fee is the original engine and an extra set of original alloy wheels with hubcaps, original steel wheels with beauty rings (as seen in vintage photos), factory rear seat protector, personalized legacy black CA plates (CA buyers only), new clutch disc with pressure plate, two factory 3-ring binder factory workshop manuals, and extra set of side window frames original to car. Extra parts located with owner in Orange County.*Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.Over 150 detailed photos and video available at AutoKennel. Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. About Auto Kennel Our Story AutoKennel was developed as a second home for cool cars of all kinds and for those who enjoy them. This is a friendly environment in which to hang out and enjoy some nice cars and conversation with like-minded enthusiasts. As a licensed California automotive dealer, we provide competitive and affordable sales and brokerage/consignment services. Unlike many others in this business, we are passionate (almost fanatical) enthusiasts who truly enjoy being around cars and people. Consignment Specialists We specialize in consignment programs. Our goal is to help you sell your vehicle quickly and at the right price. We take all the pain and headache out of selling your vehicle while also helping you get more money. Plus, with all the fraud these days, why take the risk? We do not sit on your car for months on end. We have always sold our consignment cars in less than 45 days (with an average of 25 days) and have never charged a storage fee if we sell a car. Our rates are very competitive and we are experts at not only creating compelling advertisements, but finding all the unique places to market your vehicle. Our fees include all photographs, marketing, listing fees, storage, and detailing. Auto Kennel Visits We welcome your visits to the AutoKennel – but, please call first so we can be sure to be there for your visit. Unfortunately, if you show up without letting us know first, you may be disappointed that we are closed when you arrive. We don’t want to miss you, so please call first. Typically, we are closed Sundays and Mondays. Our Story AutoKennel was developed as a second home for cool cars of all kinds and for those who enjoy them. This is a friendly environment in which to hang out and enjoy some nice cars and conversation with like-minded enthusiasts. As a licensed California automotive dealer, we provide competitive and affordable sales and brokerage/consignment services. Unlike many others in this business, we are passionate (almost fanatical) enthusiasts who truly enjoy being around cars and people. Consignment Specialists We specialize in consignment programs. Our goal is to help you sell your vehicle quickly and at the right price. We take all the pain and headache out of selling your vehicle while also helping you get more money. Plus, with all the fraud these days, why take the risk? We do not sit on your car for months on end. We have always sold our consignment cars in less than 45 days (with an average of 25 days) and have never charged a storage fee if we sell a car. Our rates are very competitive and we are experts at not only creating compelling advertisements, but finding all the unique places to market your vehicle. Our fees include all photographs, marketing, listing fees, storage, and detailing. Auto Kennel Visits We welcome your visits to the AutoKennel – but, please call first so we can be sure to be there for your visit. Unfortunately, if you show up without letting us know first, you may be disappointed that we are closed when you arrive. We don’t want to miss you, so please call first. Typically, we are closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact us for more details 714-410-0223 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at 714-410-0223 General Terms All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes, fees, duties, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administrative fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes, fees, duties, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administrative fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. Fees and Taxes Taxes and Fees: Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license but are responsible for the documentation fee if shipping the car out of state on a licensed/bonded carrier. If the buyer chooses to drive the car out of state, we will provide a one way transfer permit ($75) but we will still have to collect local CA sales tax (which most states will reiumburse). The customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

714-410-0223 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980of80 1972 BMW Bavaria Fresh 3.5L Engine 5-Speed Manual Cold AC SoCal from New Stock #: 1161 Exterior Color: Sahara Interior Color: Tobacco Transmission: Manual Fuel Type: Gasoline Engine: 3.5L 1972 BMW Bavaria Mountain Drive - YouTube Video will open in a new windowUsing the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1972 BMW Bavaria (E3)Orange County from New3.5L Engine / 5-Speed ManualCold Air Conditioning1-Owner for 30-YearsOver $23k of Recent WorkVIN # 313xxxx107,000 Original Miles7,000 Miles on New Engine and RefurbishmentSahara (006) on Tobacco Leatherette5-Speed Manual TransmissionClean and Clear California TitleNumbers Matching Engine Available*BMWCCA Member OwnedSouthern California from NewThis Bavaria was built on May 12th, 1972 and delivered to Max Hoffman on May 17th, 1972. The first owner was Magna Schley of Costa Mesa, California. Her two sons, Mark and Paul Schley initially ordered a BMW 2002 for their mom. However, there was a mix-up and they ended up with a Bavaria. The Schley brothers are well known in the vintage VW Beetle scene. They built the first 10-second drag Beetle called the Lightning Bug. They now have a museum here in Orange County celebrating the SoCal VW drag racing culture. Mark and Paul flew back East in June of 1972 and picked up the car at the port. They drove it to Skip Hamm BMW in Pennsylvania as they were the selling dealership. Photos of their delivery from the dealership are included. They started to drive it back home across country. They got to Indianapolis and had to cut the trip short as they had other pressing needs. From there, they shipped the car the rest of the way home to Southern California.Magna was the head nutritionist at Hoag Hospital here in Newport Beach, California. Specifically, she took care of John Wayne and used this Bavaria to run house calls. During her care the car only went on one long trip, which was to Las Vegas. Other than that, for nearly 30-years, it stayed within a 10-mile radius of Costa Mesa. During her ownership, she always serviced the car at Hanza Motors in Huntington Beach. John Wickstrom, a German ex-patriot, was the owner Hanza Motors and was obviously familiar with the car. By the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, Magna could no longer drive and she sold the car to John, but he never registered it.With the help of his son, John began a sympathetic refurbishment of the car. He had the exterior repainted, but preserved the paint in the door jambs, trunk, and engine bay. New suspension was installed as well as they rebuilt the original motor and sleeved every cylinder. This was a slow project that took the better part of a decade to finish. The current owner knew the mechanic and saw it at the shop for years. Finally, in 2013, he convinced John to sell it to him.The current owner is the 2nd owner on record and a long-time local car enthusiast. He collects Chryslers and VWs. However, he’s always had BMWs for regular driving. Upon purchasing this Bavaria, he took it to Jeff Tighe for inspection and services. Tighe is a local vintage BMW mechanic who has been servicing and restoring these cars for over 25-years. He initially trained with Carl Nelson at La Jolla Independent. Tighe went through all the work John did and performed further tuning. This work included:5-speed manual transmission installDrive shaftClutch kitTuningUpgraded A/C system Rotary compressor Condenser Recharge/serviceThe freshly built stock motor had an issue with consuming oil. They later found out that when John built the motor, he broke it in with synthetic oil and the rings never seated. At the time, Tighe had just rebuilt a fresh 3.5L from a late 80’s 7-series. This inline six puts out around 210hp and 225lb foot torque. The car had 99,380 miles when the new motor was installed. The original motor is available for purchase.* For the next 7k miles and 7 years, the current owner used the car for light weekend cruising and occasional commuting. He serviced it regularly with Tighe and continued to enhance the condition. Highlights of other work performed includes:Replaced side window frames with better original condition ones. (originals are available*)New front seat beltsSourced tool holder with extra pouch and correct factory toolsLeather wrapped original steering wheelCorrect factory wooden shift knobAlloy wheels with caps(Original steel wheels with beauty rings are available)*Michelin tires (9/14 @ 97,730 miles)New factory exhaust system with new hangars and mounts (4/20 @ 106,685 miles)Recent service/inspection (4/20 @ 106,685 miles) Tune up/adjust valves Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs Oil service Trans service Diff service Front brake rotorsIn total, the current owner invested (not including the car) at least $23k bringing this nice survivor to the next level and making it a great driver. This Bavaria looks fantastic. It isn’t over-restored, but nicely preserved with attention on retaining originality. The paint work was very good and shows minimal signs of use. The trim and rubber are mostly original and still look fresh. All the light lenses are in good shape with no cracks. The glass is all original, including the windshield. They are wearing all their correct factory stamps. The windshield has no major cracks or chips, however there is a scratch on the passenger side from the wiper. The factory alloy wheels are wearing Michelin tires that are date stamped 2014 and have over 75% life left with no signs of age or cracking. The brakes also have about 75% life left. The engine bay, underside, and trunk area are very tidy with no signs of abuse or damage. The engine bay still wears its original finish as well as factory decals and badges. The underside is in similar condition with no signs of rust in the rockers or floors. The trunk area around the gas tank and spare tire well has a small amount of light surface corrosion on the original finish.The interior is equally as nice and all original. It is a testament to how this car was cared for. The leatherette seats show some light wear as to be expected, but no tears or rips. The carpet is in good shape without any major stains or tears. A full set (including the trunk) of custom Cocomats was installed to further protect the original carpet. The headliner and visors are in great shape with no major staining or sagging. The door panels are equally as nice with just light wear. The dash, remarkably, is also original and has no cracks. All the gauges work. The original radio has been bypassed with a hidden radio controller. The A/C system blows very cold.The experience of driving this Bavaria is fantastic. The drivetrain upgrade doesn’t detract from the experience, but just gives it enough extra power to make it quite usable in modern driving. The 5-speed transmission is nicely paired with the power and it shifts butter smooth. The brakes have an excellent bite and provide plenty of stopping power. The handling is crisp and although suited for open highway driving, it makes back road driving fun and confidence inspiring. A four-door vintage European sport sedan is the perfect usable compliment to any enthusiast’s collection. California registration is paid to July of 2021This Bavaria comes with 3-keys, original owner’s manual, tool kit, vintage delivery photographs, logbook of gas fill-ups, recent records, original full-size spare, jack, custom indoor flannel car cover, and full set of custom Cocomats®.*Available for an additional fee is the original engine and an extra set of original alloy wheels with hubcaps, original steel wheels with beauty rings (as seen in vintage photos), factory rear seat protector, personalized legacy black CA plates (CA buyers only), new clutch disc with pressure plate, two factory 3-ring binder factory workshop manuals, and extra set of side window frames original to car. Extra parts located with owner in Orange County.**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.Over 150 detailed photos and video available at AutoKennel. Vehicle Description 1972 BMW Bavaria (E3)Orange County from New3.5L Engine / 5-Speed ManualCold Air Conditioning1-Owner for 30-YearsOver $23k of Recent WorkVIN # 313xxxx107,000 Original Miles7,000 Miles on New Engine and RefurbishmentSahara (006) on Tobacco Leatherette5-Speed Manual TransmissionClean and Clear California TitleNumbers Matching Engine Available*BMWCCA Member OwnedSouthern California from NewThis Bavaria was built on May 12th, 1972 and delivered to Max Hoffman on May 17th, 1972. The first owner was Magna Schley of Costa Mesa, California. Her two sons, Mark and Paul Schley initially ordered a BMW 2002 for their mom. However, there was a mix-up and they ended up with a Bavaria. The Schley brothers are well known in the vintage VW Beetle scene. They built the first 10-second drag Beetle called the Lightning Bug. They now have a museum here in Orange County celebrating the SoCal VW drag racing culture. Mark and Paul flew back East in June of 1972 and picked up the car at the port. They drove it to Skip Hamm BMW in Pennsylvania as they were the selling dealership. Photos of their delivery from the dealership are included. They started to drive it back home across country. They got to Indianapolis and had to cut the trip short as they had other pressing needs. From there, they shipped the car the rest of the way home to Southern California.Magna was the head nutritionist at Hoag Hospital here in Newport Beach, California. Specifically, she took care of John Wayne and used this Bavaria to run house calls. During her care the car only went on one long trip, which was to Las Vegas. Other than that, for nearly 30-years, it stayed within a 10-mile radius of Costa Mesa. During her ownership, she always serviced the car at Hanza Motors in Huntington Beach. John Wickstrom, a German ex-patriot, was the owner Hanza Motors and was obviously familiar with the car. By the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, Magna could no longer drive and she sold the car to John, but he never registered it.With the help of his son, John began a sympathetic refurbishment of the car. He had the exterior repainted, but preserved the paint in the door jambs, trunk, and engine bay. New suspension was installed as well as they rebuilt the original motor and sleeved every cylinder. This was a slow project that took the better part of a decade to finish. The current owner knew the mechanic and saw it at the shop for years. Finally, in 2013, he convinced John to sell it to him.The current owner is the 2nd owner on record and a long-time local car enthusiast. He collects Chryslers and VWs. However, he’s always had BMWs for regular driving. Upon purchasing this Bavaria, he took it to Jeff Tighe for inspection and services. Tighe is a local vintage BMW mechanic who has been servicing and restoring these cars for over 25-years. He initially trained with Carl Nelson at La Jolla Independent. Tighe went through all the work John did and performed further tuning. This work included:5-speed manual transmission installDrive shaftClutch kitTuningUpgraded A/C system Rotary compressor Condenser Recharge/serviceThe freshly built stock motor had an issue with consuming oil. They later found out that when John built the motor, he broke it in with synthetic oil and the rings never seated. At the time, Tighe had just rebuilt a fresh 3.5L from a late 80’s 7-series. This inline six puts out around 210hp and 225lb foot torque. The car had 99,380 miles when the new motor was installed. The original motor is available for purchase.* For the next 7k miles and 7 years, the current owner used the car for light weekend cruising and occasional commuting. He serviced it regularly with Tighe and continued to enhance the condition. Highlights of other work performed includes:Replaced side window frames with better original condition ones. (originals are available*)New front seat beltsSourced tool holder with extra pouch and correct factory toolsLeather wrapped original steering wheelCorrect factory wooden shift knobAlloy wheels with caps(Original steel wheels with beauty rings are available)*Michelin tires (9/14 @ 97,730 miles)New factory exhaust system with new hangars and mounts (4/20 @ 106,685 miles)Recent service/inspection (4/20 @ 106,685 miles) Tune up/adjust valves Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs Oil service Trans service Diff service Front brake rotorsIn total, the current owner invested (not including the car) at least $23k bringing this nice survivor to the next level and making it a great driver. This Bavaria looks fantastic. It isn’t over-restored, but nicely preserved with attention on retaining originality. The paint work was very good and shows minimal signs of use. The trim and rubber are mostly original and still look fresh. All the light lenses are in good shape with no cracks. The glass is all original, including the windshield. They are wearing all their correct factory stamps. The windshield has no major cracks or chips, however there is a scratch on the passenger side from the wiper. The factory alloy wheels are wearing Michelin tires that are date stamped 2014 and have over 75% life left with no signs of age or cracking. The brakes also have about 75% life left. The engine bay, underside, and trunk area are very tidy with no signs of abuse or damage. The engine bay still wears its original finish as well as factory decals and badges. The underside is in similar condition with no signs of rust in the rockers or floors. The trunk area around the gas tank and spare tire well has a small amount of light surface corrosion on the original finish.The interior is equally as nice and all original. It is a testament to how this car was cared for. The leatherette seats show some light wear as to be expected, but no tears or rips. The carpet is in good shape without any major stains or tears. A full set (including the trunk) of custom Cocomats was installed to further protect the original carpet. The headliner and visors are in great shape with no major staining or sagging. The door panels are equally as nice with just light wear. The dash, remarkably, is also original and has no cracks. All the gauges work. The original radio has been bypassed with a hidden radio controller. The A/C system blows very cold.The experience of driving this Bavaria is fantastic. The drivetrain upgrade doesn’t detract from the experience, but just gives it enough extra power to make it quite usable in modern driving. The 5-speed transmission is nicely paired with the power and it shifts butter smooth. The brakes have an excellent bite and provide plenty of stopping power. The handling is crisp and although suited for open highway driving, it makes back road driving fun and confidence inspiring. A four-door vintage European sport sedan is the perfect usable compliment to any enthusiast’s collection. California registration is paid to July of 2021This Bavaria comes with 3-keys, original owner’s manual, tool kit, vintage delivery photographs, logbook of gas fill-ups, recent records, original full-size spare, jack, custom indoor flannel car cover, and full set of custom Cocomats®.*Available for an additional fee is the original engine and an extra set of original alloy wheels with hubcaps, original steel wheels with beauty rings (as seen in vintage photos), factory rear seat protector, personalized legacy black CA plates (CA buyers only), new clutch disc with pressure plate, two factory 3-ring binder factory workshop manuals, and extra set of side window frames original to car. Extra parts located with owner in Orange County.**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.Over 150 detailed photos and video available at AutoKennel. Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. About Auto Kennel Our Story AutoKennel was developed as a second home for cool cars of all kinds and for those who enjoy them. This is a friendly environment in which to hang out and enjoy some nice cars and conversation with like-minded enthusiasts. As a licensed California automotive dealer, we provide competitive and affordable sales and brokerage/consignment services. Unlike many others in this business, we are passionate (almost fanatical) enthusiasts who truly enjoy being around cars and people. Consignment Specialists We specialize in consignment programs. Our goal is to help you sell your vehicle quickly and at the right price. We take all the pain and headache out of selling your vehicle while also helping you get more money. Plus, with all the fraud these days, why take the risk? We do not sit on your car for months on end. We have always sold our consignment cars in less than 45 days (with an average of 25 days) and have never charged a storage fee if we sell a car. Our rates are very competitive and we are experts at not only creating compelling advertisements, but finding all the unique places to market your vehicle. Our fees include all photographs, marketing, listing fees, storage, and detailing. Auto Kennel Visits We welcome your visits to the AutoKennel – but, please call first so we can be sure to be there for your visit. Unfortunately, if you show up without letting us know first, you may be disappointed that we are closed when you arrive. We don’t want to miss you, so please call first. Typically, we are closed Sundays and Mondays. Our Story AutoKennel was developed as a second home for cool cars of all kinds and for those who enjoy them. This is a friendly environment in which to hang out and enjoy some nice cars and conversation with like-minded enthusiasts. As a licensed California automotive dealer, we provide competitive and affordable sales and brokerage/consignment services. Unlike many others in this business, we are passionate (almost fanatical) enthusiasts who truly enjoy being around cars and people. Consignment Specialists We specialize in consignment programs. Our goal is to help you sell your vehicle quickly and at the right price. We take all the pain and headache out of selling your vehicle while also helping you get more money. Plus, with all the fraud these days, why take the risk? We do not sit on your car for months on end. We have always sold our consignment cars in less than 45 days (with an average of 25 days) and have never charged a storage fee if we sell a car. Our rates are very competitive and we are experts at not only creating compelling advertisements, but finding all the unique places to market your vehicle. Our fees include all photographs, marketing, listing fees, storage, and detailing. Auto Kennel Visits We welcome your visits to the AutoKennel – but, please call first so we can be sure to be there for your visit. Unfortunately, if you show up without letting us know first, you may be disappointed that we are closed when you arrive. We don’t want to miss you, so please call first. Typically, we are closed Sundays and Mondays. Contact us for more details 714-410-0223 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at 714-410-0223 General Terms All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes, fees, duties, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administrative fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes, fees, duties, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administrative fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. Fees and Taxes Taxes and Fees: Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license but are responsible for the documentation fee if shipping the car out of state on a licensed/bonded carrier. If the buyer chooses to drive the car out of state, we will provide a one way transfer permit ($75) but we will still have to collect local CA sales tax (which most states will reiumburse). The customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	29990 USD
Make:	BMW
Model:	Bavaria
Year:	1972
Mileage:	7000 MI
Trim:	3.5L 5-Speed
Engine:	3.5L
Transmission:	Manual
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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BMW Bavaria 1972

See also

1975 Chevrolet Corvette

1930 Ford A

1933 Ford Model 40

1949 Packard All Models