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1973 Bmw 2002 Base Sedan 2-door 2.0l Malaga/black "roundie" on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:0
Location:

Pasadena, California, United States

Pasadena, California, United States
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Selling my 1973 BMW 2002, 2.0 litre base model, Malaga/Black with black interior and factory sunroof.


This has been a project over the last year or so, but some issues remain. I've lost interest in the car and trying to fix them: the car would suit someone who is looking for a 2002 "roundie" and is prepared to address a) a smokey exhaust, b) a rough idle, c) scruffy paint. The car is drivable - it shifts into all gears, the brakes work.


I know very little history about the car. I bought it about two years ago. According to the previous owner it had been in Southern California for at least 10 years before then, and prior to that must have been in Colorado, judging by a faded sticker in the rear window from a seminary in Denver. The BMW archives told me that the car was manufactured on February 7th, 1973 and delivered on February 9th, 1973 to the BMW importer Hoffman Motors Corp. in New York City. The original color was Malaga, paint code 021.


Here's some more details:


1) Title is clear and in my name. VIN 2588395.

2) Factory sunroof

2) Matching numbers (original engine)

3) Center console with additional VDO gauges: Vacuum, Volts, Oil Pressure (with sender)

4) Working electrics (gauges, lights, washer pump etc.)

5) Weber 32/36 DGAV dual carb with water choke

6) Pertronix ignition

7) Mileage: true value unknown

8) Silver dollar gauges


Rust: the previous owner told me he fixed rust on the strut towers in the trunk - see the trunk photos. There was some rust at the top of the front left wing behind the fender (a common rust spot on these cars) which I repaired with fiberglass - the repair is not visible - the area is not structural. There is some bubbling under the paint at the same position on the other side. There is some evidence of rust on the passenger side rocker, just behind the front wheel well. The spare tire well shows evidence of repair in the past, but not by me: I just applied POR-15 to the inside. There was some rust through at the base of the front valance, which was repaired. The floor pans look good, both from inside the car and underneath. Again, please see photos. 


Here's a list of what's new, replaced or notable:


1) New windscreen, new windscreen seal and lockstrip

2) Two new front tires (Falken 175/70-R13)

3) New rear window seal and lockstrip

4) New oil filter (Framm) and oil change (Castrol 20W50)

5) New BP6ES plugs

6) New ignition wires

7) New distributor cap and rotor

8) Replaced distributor

9) New in-line fuel filter

10) New fuel hose

11) Rebuilt Weber carb

12) New Weber water choke assembly

13) New VDO oil pressure sender and right angle adapter

14) New exhaust manifold studs, nuts and gasket

15) New exhaust down pipe clamp and donut seal

16) New valve cover gasket (valves gapped to 0.006)

17) New battery

18) Replacement steering wheel

19) New washer pump

20) New gas tank

21) New front bucket seats

22) Carpet replaced with good used

23) Recovered rear bench seat and back

24) Refinished interior trim (door panels, rear seat panels)

25) New sunroof seals

26) New wiper blades

27) New dashboard cover

28) New trunk and hood badges

29) Replacement speedo, shows 10k - not original mileage (which is unknown)


Here's a list of what goes with the car:


1) Owner's manual (good readable condition) and some other brochures (poor condition) etc. in blue BMW pouch

2) Original front seats, and all attachment hardware

3) Original spare tire and jack


Here's a list of "issues":


1) Engine idles roughly, exhaust smokes after engine warms up. May be running rich (carb issue), or may be worn valve stem seals: I don't know. Manifold vacuum is good (around 20mmHg at idle), oil pressure around 30psi warm engine. Engine revs freely. Timing set correctly.

2) Headliner tatty and stained

3) The front struts are bouncy and probably need replacing

4) Blower fan works but is squeaky

5) The paint looks fine from 20ft, iffy from 10ft, and downright poor close-up. 

6) Radio/cassette works, but is not hooked up. There are no speakers.


Since I haven't driven the 2002 more than once or twice around the block, I cannot estimate whether it would make it on a cross country journey or even across town. You are welcome (and encouraged) to inspect the 2002 before the auction ends. If you need any more information, or photos (I have many), don't hesitate to ask, and I will do my best to answer.


This auction may end early as the car is also for sale locally.


A deposit of $500 is payable via PayPal within 24 hours if you win the auction, and the balance should be paid within 7 days, EITHER cash in person when the car is picked up, OR via wire to my bank account (I will give you details) before the car is released. NO OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTABLE.


The auction winner is entirely responsible for pickup/shipping/transport of the car, although I am of course happy to help with the logistics.



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