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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BMWs hold a lofty place, along with a handful of other car manufacturers, as one of the most instantly recognizable and celebrated car brands. The design and features of cars such as the 02 mean that the likes of BBC and Top Gear have hailed many BMWs for their innovation, placing them as some of the …
Some good, some not so good – Enjoy; Above; taken at Leadenhall Market City of London Somewhere in The Netherlands Above; arriving in over night stay at Lelystad NL (Wilbert I think that’s you greeting me?) Above; E28 M535i with my first Tii Above; Early X5 4.4i shortly after timing chain guide went Above; looked …
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There are only 429 cars from the BMW 2002 series left on UK roads according to data from the Department For Transport UK. If you are the proud owner of any one of these rare, classic cars that literally put the BMW automobile company on the map, learning how best to take care of it …