Richard Stern 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 …
Once again, I prayed for rain and wasn’t disappointed, I mean it is mid-August. We had 28 cars booked it but sadly only 19 appeared, there was a few brake downs, not sure what happened to the others. But more importantly the ones and people that did turn up enjoyed the day. Everyone selling 02 …
The story of my “Astro Boy” by Om Suwanrat It all started with my “family car” since I was young, I remembered that our family has a 2002 and drove it everywhere, especially in Bangkok where we lived. Its size was just the perfect match to the alleys and streets of Bangkok. When we took …
Bought the car in July 1980 after previously owning a very rusty yellow 1502 but falling in love with the 02 series. I was also a dedicated motorcyclist and the thought an open top car driving experience seemed to me the best of both worlds! So, the car was purchased from a chap in Poole …
Tuning is a good thing in a BMW 02, every second copy felt “styled”. That was not always good, the stock of hot compact sedans has shrunk over the years questionable. From the outset a rarity was the double carburettor fitted 2002 ti, of which today only a two-digit number is admitted in Germany. Mike …
It is with sad news that I report the passing of a great BMW Motorsport legend – Hubert Hahne. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. He participated in five Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, two of those at the wheel of Formula Two cars, and one non-Championship Formula One race. Hahne …
A recent poll by classic car valuers Hagerty has found that Millennials and Gen-Xers are taking the wheel when it comes to classic car buying and driving, compared with older generations. If you’re new to classic car ownership and have a BMW 2002 proudly standing on your driveway, congratulations. As you will no doubt be …