Classic CSL "Barn Find"
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Classic CSL "Barn Find"
I just met this guy in Santa Cruz who inherited his late Grandfather's belongings. I just purchased a 1984 633 csi from him. While looking at all the spare tires that were in the garage I noticed another car under a tarp. I didn't know what it was, but after coming home and doing a bit of web research, I can see that it's a early 70's CSL coupe.
Are these worth restoring? This one would need a lot of attention, but it looks to be all there and it is for sale.He's also got a spare set of wheels and tires for the car. I've posted a picture below. If anyone is interested, PM me and I can forward contact information for this car.
Are these worth restoring? This one would need a lot of attention, but it looks to be all there and it is for sale.He's also got a spare set of wheels and tires for the car. I've posted a picture below. If anyone is interested, PM me and I can forward contact information for this car.
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- A car sitting for years under a tarp in the garage. Needs someone to return it to it's former glory.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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All e9s are increasing in value. csi are very valuable, csl are even more so. Check to see if the hood is aluminum. Beautiful cars!
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What shall I ask the owner to look for?
GazM3 - I am not familiar with BMW's and can't really tell the difference in the models. What shall I ask the person to look for to understand if it's a CSL? Is the aluminum hood the giveaway? (This was mentioned by Ralph)
Let me know. I'm going to see the owner again on Tuesday to finish up the deal for the other car. I can ask or get more pictures then.
Let me know. I'm going to see the owner again on Tuesday to finish up the deal for the other car. I can ask or get more pictures then.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Wheels to go with the car?
I wanted to add that on a rack in the garage was a spare set of wheels. I've never seen BMW wheels like this before so I am guessing it goes with the car under the cover. The wheels are in rally good shape though.
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- This wheel was one of a set on a rack against the wall of the garage. I'm guessing it goes with the classic coupe.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song
Those E9's are always worth restoring but, don't let him know you might be excited!
Just tell him you might know someone that might be interested.
And yes, it seems those wheels are a part of the CSi package.
In fact, look under the cover at the right and left rear for some number & letter designation.
Also, look under the hood to see if it's injected or not? Is it a 4 spd or automatic? You notice I didn't say 'autotragic out of respect?
What else is stashed away in there? A BMW gold mine?
You might find some wheels for your 'new' baby!
Oh yeah: Also, look inside that red tool chest.
There must be a plethora of tools!
Those E9's are always worth restoring but, don't let him know you might be excited!
Just tell him you might know someone that might be interested.
And yes, it seems those wheels are a part of the CSi package.
In fact, look under the cover at the right and left rear for some number & letter designation.
Also, look under the hood to see if it's injected or not? Is it a 4 spd or automatic? You notice I didn't say 'autotragic out of respect?
What else is stashed away in there? A BMW gold mine?
You might find some wheels for your 'new' baby!
Oh yeah: Also, look inside that red tool chest.
There must be a plethora of tools!
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Re: Wheels to go with the car?
Those are called "Chromadoras" and were a regular fitment on E9s. They would also fit your car - I think they look good on an E24.songzunhuang wrote:I wanted to add that on a rack in the garage was a spare set of wheels. I've never seen BMW wheels like this before so I am guessing it goes with the car under the cover. The wheels are in rally good shape though.
Check the vin on the car and look at the front seats (take pictures for us!). You could try sticking a magnet on the doors, boot and bonnet. I think its unlikely to be a CSL - but you never know!
Whatever model it is, its worth good money and I'd buy it if I were you.
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OK, I'll take a look
Thanks for the reply. Being new to this forum and BMWs, I've got a lot to absorb. I was hoping to get assistance because I need to make a decision within a week. You see, I have to move the car out of the place it's garaged and I was hoping to get new wheels before I did. We will see how it goes.
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
This is exciting! Barn finds are always fun!
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It just occurred to me, looking at the photo again, that the bonnet looks as if its been on the car for a long time as it kinda matches the surrounding bodywork, dirt-wise. However, note there is apparently no rust on the bonnet! Maybe nothing to get excited about, but aluminium bonnets don't rust, do they......................
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Exactly why I said to check the hood!! I saw the same thing. Good eyes Pod.Pod wrote:It just occurred to me, looking at the photo again, that the bonnet looks as if its been on the car for a long time as it kinda matches the surrounding bodywork, dirt-wise. However, note there is apparently no rust on the bonnet! Maybe nothing to get excited about, but aluminium bonnets don't rust, do they......................
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There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
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84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
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84 528i Euro
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Its my brain cells, Ralph - it took over two days for the image to get down the optic nerves and registerRalph in Socal wrote:Exactly why I said to check the hood!! I saw the same thing. Good eyes Pod.Ralph
I'm glad I'm far, far away, otherwise I think I'd be hot-footing it over to Santa Cruz with a fistful of $$$$s (just in case).
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Another angle of the barnfind car.
So this group clearly has people who know what to look for. I haven't been back to see the car, but I do have one more picture from my visit last weekend. This is a picture from the other side. Maybe there will be something interesting here. I will see the car again on Sunday. I'll get more pics.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Well, I stand (or sit) corrected. That picture shows the paint is gone from the upper fender on the passengers side (LHD), and not painted a different color above the belt strip. Oh, well.
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Re: Another angle of the barnfind car.
As I said before, take some more pics. including front seats. Get the vin (it will be on a plate rivetted to the right front inner wing and also stamped on the firewall, right of centre as you look from behind the car). Take a magnet with you and surreptitiously try the bonnet (hood), boot (trunk) & doors. Has it got manual transmission? Does it have fuel injection?songzunhuang wrote:So this group clearly has people who know what to look for. I haven't been back to see the car, but I do have one more picture from my visit last weekend. This is a picture from the other side. Maybe there will be something interesting here. I will see the car again on Sunday. I'll get more pics.
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Spoiler - It's not a CSL (Lots of pics)
As I promised to the many folks that inquired, during my visit to the Barn Find today, I took lots of pictures. The overall summary is that it appears to be a very complete car, but it's in need of a lot of attention. There were clearly come rodents residing in the car at some time in it's storage life.
The good news is that the rust is surface rust and it all appears usable. It will need a serious repaint to get it back to to it's former glory.
The interior is in pretty good shape. It looks better than the outside. I as amazed at the headliner. It looks intact and in great shape.
Also the engine appears complete.
The bad news is that it is NOT a CSL. There were signs of rust on the trunklid and the badge in back just says "CS". Still this would be a great car for someone with the time, money and patience to see it through.
The good news is that the rust is surface rust and it all appears usable. It will need a serious repaint to get it back to to it's former glory.
The interior is in pretty good shape. It looks better than the outside. I as amazed at the headliner. It looks intact and in great shape.
Also the engine appears complete.
The bad news is that it is NOT a CSL. There were signs of rust on the trunklid and the badge in back just says "CS". Still this would be a great car for someone with the time, money and patience to see it through.
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- Walking up the car, you can see that it's been a long time since anyone paid attention to it.
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- Here's the VIN for the car on the drivers side dash.
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- Here's what the driver's side looks like. It's in pretty good shape all things considered.
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- Opening the driver door, you can see that it's in pretty good shape. The carpet and seats are a blue cloth. They will need to be redone.
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1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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More pictures - since only 4 allowed per post.
Here's a continuation of my pictures.
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- The Dash is in goos shape and is compete. The seats and carpet will definitely need help.
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- The headliner is in awesome shape.
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- Here's the builder and perhaps the number is the color code?
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- Here's where the magic happens right? The engine wasn't in as bad a shape as I expected. Will need work though.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383