A RARE ONE FAMILY CAR THAT WAS PURCHASED AT LAUREL BMW OF WESTMONT, IL IN 1976 BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER - HE BEQUEATHED IT TO HIS SON WHO OWNED IT FOR THE REMAINING YEARS - YOU CAN TELL THIS CAR WAS LOVED.
THE EXTERIOR IS FINISHED IN CHARMONIX WHITE PAINT CODE (085) 2002 TURBO COLOR. ALL THE EXTERIOR CHROME TRIMS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND IN SUPRISINGLY NICE CONDITION. THE GLASS IS ORIGINAL BMW ACCEPT PASSENGER WINDOW. THE SEALS ARE ALL WATER TIGHT INCLUDING THE FULLY FUNCTIONING SUNROOF. AT SOME POINT IN TIME IT HAD A REFRESH AND THOUGH IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL IN THE PHOTOS WHEN YOU LOOK CLOSER ONE NOTICES THE IMPERFECTIONS A 50 YEAR OLD CAR SHOULD HAVE - THE MORE OBVIOUS BEING THE DRIVERS QUARTER PANEL ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE ROCKER PANEL AND DRIVERS DOOR SHOWS EVIDENCE OF WORK DONE. BUT THE REMAINDER OF THE BODY IS SOLID. THE WHEEL WELL AND SHOCK TOWERS ARE PERFECT.
THE MARINE BLUE (BMW06) INTERIOR IS AMAZING. THERE IS A WEATHERED PATINA ON THE METALS THAT COMES WITH AGE - THE SEATS - NEARLY PERFECT. THE HEATING SYSTEM OPERATES PROPERLY WHICH IS A HUGE BONUS AS THE HEATER CORE VALVE IS OPERATING NORMALLY. ALL THE ACCESSORIES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, AND SWITCHES WORK AS INTENDED.
IT IS ORNERY STARTING BUT ONCE IT CATCHES IT RUNS AND PERFORMS WELL - I LIKE TO EXERCISE IT REGULARLY
SHIFTS ARE SMOOTH
SUSPENSION RESPONSIVE
ENGINE HAS SOLID POWER
THE STEREOTYPICAL BMW 2002 UPGRADES HAVE BEEN ADDED: MOMO STEERING WHEEL - CUSTOM WHEELS - DIGITAL STEREO
FOR PURISTS YOU WILL SEE IN THE PHOTOS IT COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL - WHEELS - AND STEREO
THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS YOU CAN ALTER ON THESE CARS THAT CAN BE BROUGHT BACK - ONE OF THOSE IS NOT THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE - VERY RARE TO HAVE A ONE FAMILY CAR AFTER 50 YEARS
The BMW 2002 is celebrated for its remarkable racing history, which played a pivotal role in establishing BMW as a formidable competitor in motorsports. Introduced in the late 1960s, the 2002 quickly made its mark on the racing scene, dominating various touring car championships around the world. Its lightweight body, responsive handling, and powerful engine made it an ideal choice for racing enthusiasts. The BMW 2002's racing success reached its peak in the early 1970s when it secured numerous victories in events like the European Touring Car Championship and the 24 Hours of NA 1/4 rburgring. The 2002 Turbo, introduced in 1973, was the first production car in Europe to feature a turbocharged engine, further solidifying its reputation as a performance powerhouse on both the road and the track. With its impressive racing pedigree, the BMW 2002 remains an iconic model in the brand's history and a beloved classic among automotive enthusiasts.