1973 BMW Bavaria For Sale in Vancouver, WA

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1973 BMW Bavaria

$3,500

/ USD

DETAILS:

1973
Driven 102,000 miles
2 owners
Manual transmission
Exterior color: Blue · Interior color:

Description

Price is FIRM. 1973 BMW Bavaria · Sedan · Driven 102,000 miles Sad to sell my ‘73 Bavaria. Bought with high hopes of driving it, but need to sell to fund my move back east. Originally a carbureted automatic. Bought a good running L-jet engine and 4 speed from a member years back (gave it a new clutch and resurfaced flywheel), and after a couple shops efforts, it ran! Then I got it home and it never ran. Very straight, very structurally sound- only surface rust. Original owner was a pilot and...

Our Take:

The 1973 BMW Bavaria is a rather interesting piece of automotive history. Initially designed as a more affordable version of the luxury sedans like the 3.0S, it offered a unique blend of performance and practicality at the time. For many, it was a no-frills entry into BMW’s famed driving experience, focusing on essentials rather than luxury.
This model was originally equipped with a carbureted engine and an automatic transmission, providing a leisurely drive. However, the current setup has been swapped for an L-jet engine coupled with a manual 4-speed transmission—a choice likely aimed at enhancing the driving engagement and performance typical of the BMW name. It's quite the transformation if you think about it!
Having been parked since 1980 due to overheating issues, this Bavaria remained a garage queen for nearly four decades. The fact that it's structurally sound with only surface rust speaks volumes about its condition despite being a half-century old. Thanks to its first owner being a pilot, it seems to have enjoyed some special treatment during its early years.
The car comes with spare wheels, a rear subframe, trailing arms, and almost-complete tool kit—many enthusiasts would appreciate such extras. Although it doesn't run at the moment (thanks to a suspected faulty DME), these additional parts could be quite appealing to those who enjoy spending weekends tinkering with their classic cars. Isn’t that part of the charm of owning a vintage BMW like this?

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Listed on : 2024-08-25
146 Days on Platform
Listing Status: Active
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