Up for sale is my 1971 BMW 2002 in Agave green.
This classic round tail sedan is an excellent restoration base. A California car since new, t is free of structural rust. There is notable rot on the trunk lid along the rear molding, ome small holes in the spare wheel well, nd some holes in the front valence. Some bubbling has developed behind the rear wheel openings, nd a spot under the front windshield. I started to take down the bubble spots, nd the rust has not penetrated or compromised the sheet metal yet. The rockers, hock towers and underside are exceptionally clean and dry. The right rear corner suffered a tap at some point, nd has been hammered out but will need finishing work before paint. It has the desirable street performance modifications, ncluding the 320is 5 spd, SD and Recaros that are getting harder to find as 320is values climb. I have recently performed a service on the engine (oil & filter, alve adjustment, ew carb filter, park plugs, park plug wires, ap and rotor). I also put new webbing on the Recaro seats. It handles exceptionally well, nd drives great. I drive it all around the Bay Area. The car is getting tired however, nd could really use a restoration to soldier on. I have a lot if not all of the original parts for the car, nd I've started to accumulate parts for the restoration - all included with the car.
Most importantly of all, he car has extensive documentation from new to now. I have the original dealer order sheet, actory build sheet, ales invoice, riginal manuals with dealer service stamps and just about every single receipt for the car since new until now - massive stack. I have log books from 1970 to 1989 (first owner), etailing just about every gas fill up, il change, nd service done to the car. Dealer service invoices, ndependent garage invoices, art order receipts - this is a serious amount of documentation, bove and beyond almost any 2002 I have come across. This is what will really differentiate and set the value of this car once restored. I am the fourth owner of the car, nd a classic BMW enthusiast. The car did have CA blue plates on it, ut they were lost when a previous owner put on personalized plates. The car has a clean title and is currently registered.
Modifications:- Weber 32/36 carb- Pertronix electronic ignition- Bilstein sport shocks (one-year old)- Bav Auto sport springs (one-year old)- 320is 5spd transmission- 320is LSD differential- 320is Recaro front sport seats- 320is/M1 sport steering wheel- 320i wheels with new Michelin tires- Pioneer sound system (speakers under front seats and on rear parcel shelf)- BMW coco mats front and rear
Highlights:- Agave green on tobacco- Non-sunroof car- No structural rust- Clean title- Car has always been a driver - hasn't sat in a broken state for a long period of time- Most, f not all, 71 specific items are still intact or included with the car- Chrome work is all in nice condition- Desirable street performance modifications already done- Lights, witches, auges, ndicators all working- Extensive documentation
Included original and restoration parts:- Original front seats in decent condition (will need new horse hair pads and covers)- Spare lower seat assembly in original tabacco- Spare good condition original tobacco early rear seat covers (purchased for fabric to redo front seats)- Excellent condition driver and passenger Recaro lower side bolster foam (for sport seat restoration)- Great condition Recaro driver and passenger foam bottom and back pieces (for sport seat restoration)- Original steering wheel- Original ash tray assembly in great condition- Original differential- Original air cleaner box in greatcondition- Original carburetor and manifold- Original air intake parts- Original set of wheels (all 5) in great condition- Original set of hubcaps in great condition- Original tool roll- Misc interior trim pieces (some tobacco interior pieces, ther early round tail pieces)- Great condition early plastic lower door plates- Great condition driver side inner door latch assembly- Good condition early gauge cluster surround (to swap out the incorrect wooden trim cluster surround)- Core flywheel with great ring gear- Spare excellent condition starter- Ireland Engineering early shift support bushing- Ireland Engineering HD transmission mount- New OEM shift rod bushings, up bushings, hift tower mounts- New drive shaft guibo- New pedal pads- New driver and passenger door weather seals- New driver door lower weather seal- New rear quarter window seals- OEM BMW uncut 2002 keys- Exterior lower driver side molding- Exterior passenger rear quarter molding (I removed it to take down some rust bubbles that had formed under the trim)- New exterior belt-line trim mounting kit- New exterior lower molding mounting kit- New door card mounting clips- New valve cover seal
BMW is the mark of the Historics next year during Monterey Car Week. 2002 values have steadily been on the climb, icking up speed already this year. With a good solid base and extensive documentation, his is a 2002 you can put money into restoring, ave a blast driving it around and sell it for a profit in the future. You can't buy in too early with a nice round tail 2002.
Please note: You must be able to pay within 3 days of purchasing. I am willing to hold the car for you for a few weeks so that you can secure transport, ut payment MUST be made within three days of purchasing. Have all your ducks in a row before purchasing, nd all questions answered. If you commit to purchasing the car and back out, will not only give you negative feedback, ut also complain to eBay and have them ding your rating. I'm serious about selling the car, lease be serious about buying. This car is being sold AS-IS, ith no warranties of any kind, ncluding warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. I've tried torepresentthe car as honestly as possible, nd will be expedient as possible in answering questions.
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