BMW 316

(1975 - 1982)

Brand:

BMW

Model:

316

Related:

Dreier E21 | 3er

Country:

Germany

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BMW 316 Baur Cabriolet - Sunbathing for thrifty drivers

August 16, 2020 — Bruno von Rotz 66

BMW never built a convertible version of the E21 (316 to 323i) in series production. Naturally, the body company Baur was happy to fill the gap and offered the open-top 3-series variant called TC1 for all engine versions. Almost 4600 units were built up to 1982, most of them equipped with a six-cylinder engine. This report is about a rare four-cylinder hardtop convertible and explores the question of whether it is possible to have less convertible fun in the TC1 with two cylinders.

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BMW 316 (E21) (1975-1980)

2-Door Sedan, 90 PS, 1563 cm³

BMW 316 (E21) (1980-1982)

2-Door Sedan, 90 PS, 1766 cm³

BMW Baur TC 316 E21 (1978-1980)

Hardtop Convertible, 90 PS, 1563 cm³

BMW Baur TC 316 E21 (1980-1982)

Hardtop Convertible, 90 PS, 1766 cm³

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BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - you can rub your hands together ...

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - despite conversion, the car did not become heavier

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - the first impression is deceptive, it is a four-cylinder model

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - hardly distinguishable from the sedan from the front

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - ready to go

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - Light alloy wheels were not standard on the 316

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - the fold-down rear window with roof section rests lightly on the ground

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - White is a good color

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - early Baur delivery with serial number 122

BMW 316 TC1 Baur Cabriolet (1978) - in contrast to a full convertible, the window and door frames remain in place here

BMW 316 (1982) - offered at the Catawiki online auction "German Classic Cars" (October/November 2022)

BMW 316 BAUR TC1 (1978) - registered as lot 108 for auction at the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on October 17, 2020

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 316

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW 316 (E21) 1982 Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025)	316 (E21)	1982	Sold	Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025)
BMW 316 Baur TC1 1978 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Herbstversteigerung (October 17, 2020)	316 Baur TC1	1978	Sold	Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Herbstversteigerung (October 17, 2020)
BMW 316 (E21) 1982 Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)	316 (E21)	1982	Sold	CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017)
BMW 316 (E21) 1982 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 4, 2015)	316 (E21)	1982	Sold	ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 4, 2015)

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