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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …