Richard Stern As classic BMWs go, the 2002 is the one to have – it has the largest following the world over. Nick Coetzee has been restoring his 2002tii for the last ten years. It’s hard then to believe that Nick had no interest in BMWs till he bought this 2002 ten years ago. Nick explains: “To …
Found some of my original images of the original Bavaria Tour in June 2002, enjoy; Below; waiting at Dover for ferry Below; Overnight stop Below centre image – arriving in Oberammergau Below; Andy Andexer’s genuine Diana 02 (stunning) Below; USA journalist got to use the Mobile Tradition 2002 Ti (Colorado car behind mine) Breathtaking scenery …
Writing and Photography by Riley Koidahl. Some cars warrant a second look, even if you can’t put a finger on exactly why. This enigmatic beauty is no accident, however – it’s the result of a refined vision, years of parts hunting, and most importantly, patience, without succumbing to the instant gratification of riveted-on fender flares, …
Recently for sale on https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-bmw-2002tii-42/ The second owner orchestrated the car’s evolution. For two decades, between 1976 and the 1990’s, as funds became available, he would bring it to Allan Hardy for “the next level”. The car had two engine rebuilds during this period – H&B stage 2 in 1978 and H&B stage 3 in …
I had to feature this recently sold in the USA for an astounding $130,000 This 1971 BMW 2002 is one of 200 full cabriolets built by Baur over a sixth-month production run and was completed on June 21, 1971. Finished in Inka over a black interior featuring Pepita seat inserts, the car was ordered from …
First though, a little background on Paul and Joe. These two enterprising individuals build cars the way Paris Hilton changes her wardrobe; thoroughly, expensively, and creatively. Paul’s prior creations include a 3.8 liter CSi coupe and an M50 single-VANOS 2.5L E21 320i (more impressive due to the modern engine and drive train he used). When …
The 2002 is one of the most celebrated of modern BMWs. Introduced in 1968, the 2002 was powered by a 1,990cc, 100bhp version of BMW’s classic M10 single-overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine. Complementing the 2002 base model were a pair of higher performance versions, the 2002Ti and fuel-injected 2002Tii. Endowed with attractive styling, more than adequate performance, …
Nearly 75 percent of millenials don’t know how to change a car tyre on their own, according to a poll on 2000 drivers by TV show ‘Flipping Bangers’. The same poll revealed that 63 percent of millenials have never tried to repair or modify a vehicle. Many people only know how to get into their vehicles, turn …
I first got interested in the 2002 Turbo in December 1999 when I saw an ad in Autosport Magazine placed there by a London dealer. After enquiring I ascertained that the car was in fact in Cremona, Italy and would not be in the uk until January 2000. In the New Year I travelled to …