OEM-correct restoration on an original, unmolested E9 cared for by obsessive ownership. Significant glass-out cosmetic refresh conducted several years ago that still presents well. Extensive documentation and details that point to careful stewardship, in addition to fantastic running condition.
Background Documents
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| Notes regarding parts and restoration shops | This is a collection of notes from a previous owner showing names of restoration shops, parts suppliers, resources for needed materials/parts, and a list of mechanical needs at the time. |
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| 1990 appraisal report | This is a report from the early 1990s assessing the car's condition and market value. |
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| Original Pennysaver advertisement | This is an original copy of the ad from when the E9 was listed for sale in the late 1980s. |
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| Awards, memorabilia, and manuals | These are various awards the car has won at recognized local shows along with factory manuals and associated marketing materials. |
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| Owner's manual and grill badge | These items include factory owner's manuals and associated service books, along with a brand new E9 club grill badge. |
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| Factory tool kit | The previous owner took great care to preserve the desirable tool kit and green-handle instruments, going so far as to remove them from the trunk carrier to avoid rust issues. |
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| 1988 appraisal | This is an appraisal performed by a professional appraiser in 1988. |
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| BMW Archives correspondence | Build specifications as confirmed with the BMW archivist |
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Receipts
| Date | Title | Receipts | Cost |
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| Lock set | 
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$19.59 | |
| Battery replacement | 
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$324.25 | |
| Battery replacement | 
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$131.24 | |
| Battery replacement | 
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$62.69 | |
| Accelerator pedal | 
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$23.36 | |
| Door handle insert and factory tool kit | 
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$116.20 | |
| Gasket and air hose | 
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$66.50 | |
| Various hardware and clips | 
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$16.55 | |
| Nardi steering wheel | 
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$314.95 | |
| Window chrome protector | 
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$67.21 |
Projects
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| Cosmetic refresh correspondence | Glass out respray and associated bodywork to perform cosmetic refresh of this E9. |
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| Cosmetic refresh correspondence | Nearing the end of the cosmetic refresh and final communications between shop and owner. |
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| Cosmetic refresh correspondence | Correspondence around the spring of 1996 regarding ongoing cosmetic work. |
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| Cosmetic refresh correspondence | Ongoing correspondence between owner and restoration shop |
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| Cosmetic refresh correspondence | This captures the initial communications between the owner and the body shop facility. |
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| 1988 restoration overview and invoicing | These documents show that the car was previously restored in the late 1980s, with rust repair and refinishing the primary drivers of the refresh. |
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| Pre-purchase inspection and assessment | This provides an overview of the car before it entered into its first cosmetic overhaul with a mechanical inspection and overall condition assessment. |
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Maintenance
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| Valve adjustment, valve cover gasket, and oil pressure sender | Replacement of the valve cover gasket and oil pressure sender; valve adjustment; carbs adjusted. |
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| Radiator repair, fuel system repairs, brake flush, oil change | Vacuum lines repaired, timing checked, radiator removed/repaired, oil change, and brake flush performed. |
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| Engine oil and filter, various leak repairs, brake flush, diff pinion seal replaced | Overall servicing including differential pinion seal replacement, brake fluid flush, oil service, power steering hose replaced |
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| Spark plugs, air and fuel filters, rear muffler replacement | OIl change, air filter and fuel filters replacement, rear muffler replacement, set timing |
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| Thermostat replacement | The thermostat was replaced and the cooling system pressure-tested. |
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| Window regulator replacement | The driver's door window regulator was replaced. |
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| Tune up, front brakes, oil pan gasket reseal, P/S belt | The engine oil and filter were changed, the front brake pads and rotors replaced, the oil pan gasket re-sealed, and the power steering belt replaced. A general tune up was also performed. |
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| Replace points and condenser | Replacement of points and condenser to address no-start issue. |
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| Wheel bearing and throttle return spring replacement | Both front wheel bearings and the throttle return springs were replaced; new tires were also installed. |
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