E21 Convertibles
Baur TC TopCabriolet
The ‘open’ versions of the E21 chassis
manufactured by BMW were limited to a factory fitted sunroof. However, BMW made
a deal with Karosserie Baur
GmbH in
Based on this cooperation, Baur
was granted permission to build E21 convertibles, based on the regular E21
models. BMW then offered to sell the cars through their dealership network and
to maintain official BMW warranty. The construction of a roof framework, a rear
softtop and a targa roof
was designed in close harmony, ensuring build quality and exceptional rigidity.
Total units produced: 4.595.
As far as I know, all engine versions were
available as Baur convertible and except for the
chassis modifications, the cars remained the same.
References: Baur Interessengemeinschaft ; Baur TC Club (websites in
German) ; Opa’s
one of a kind Baur (in Dutch)
Fully convertible
E21’s
Several chassis builders made these
conversions, but mostly only in small numbers. Some examples: Hornstein and Lumma. The only one
to my knowledge that has produced quite a few was Fa
Peters in
Here’s a link to Rolf’s Peters’ convertible site for some nice pics!
Have some nice convertible conversions pics? Mail me!