Richard Stern 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 …
Engine In line 4 Cylinder max Speed 118mph Capacity 1990cc 0-60 mph 9.3 sec Power 130BHP @5800 rpm Consumption 21-30 mpg Torque 131lb ft @ 4500 rpm Mileage 66,500mls Transmission 4 Speed manual Owners 3 Extras Lux Pack, Alloys Value Not for sale! This BMW 2002Tii was one of the last of the very successful …
GS-Tuning 2002 Production date 15.07.1976, original color mint green / 079 Delivery from production line to BMW dealer Gerhard Schneider ‘GS-Tuning’, in Freiburg i.B./DE and conversion of new cars 29.09.1976 TüV acceptance in Constance / DE, on 04.10.1976 Import CH with type exemption (type certificate X), traffic 01.11.1976 Repainted to current colour 1990, owned until …
There’s a certain prestigious feeling that comes with owning a rare classic car like the BMW 2002 series. Most people who collect classic cars do so purely for their designs. Classic car designs belong to a previous age that many people look back on fondly, where designers were unencumbered by modern constraints such as aerodynamic drag …
The way it all began. On the 25th March 2005 we flew from the Gold Coast, Queensland to Melbourne, Victoria to pick up our recently purchased 1971 2000Touring and then drive the 1700 klms. home to the Gold Coast. With the car purring like a kitten, the return trip was incident free and was completed …
Classic cars are known for their impeccable ability to retain value, which is part of the appeal of owning one. According to recent valuation figures, a 1968 BMW 2002 Standard Cabriolet will fetch up to £22,900 for a concours-level model, which is quite a lot of cash to splash out. For the avid saver, this …
The average retiree in the UK will live for 30 more years after retirement, depending on when they retire and how long they live, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. A 65 year old man has a 50 percent chance of living to 87, and a 65 year old woman has a …