BMW E21 323i Baur TC

An Icon Restored to As-New Condition

The BMW E21 323i BAUR TC is a rare sight. With its iconic 2.3-litre straight-six engine producing 143 hp, mechanical Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and unique Baur TopCabriolet roof, this classic combines sporting performance with the pleasure of open-air motoring. It is estimated that only around 1,400 examples of the 323i BAUR TC were produced, most of which have probably been lost to accidents and the passage of time.

Key Specifications

  • Engine: 2.3-litre M20B23 straight-six (143 hp / 190 Nm)

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Colour: Green “Individual” finish

  • Interior: Beige imitation leather (Nylonbraun)

  • Baur production number: No. 2966

History & Restoration

  • Origins: Left the production line in April 1981, converted by Baur in Stuttgart and delivered new in Belgium in June 1981.

  • Rediscovery: Found again in June 2018 in Gijzegem, hidden beneath a tarpaulin.

  • Complete Restoration (2019–2021): Fully restored according to the nut-and-bolt principle. The car was completely dismantled, stripped to bare metal, freed from corrosion using new body panels, treated with epoxy primer and professionally repainted.

  • Mechanicals & Interior: The engine, suspension and interior were overhauled and renewed down to the smallest detail.

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