Vehicle Description
1974 BMW 2002 Tii
This is the car that reversed the Bavarian Motor Werks' ailing
production slump and literally put BMW on the road to success,
while helping to spawn the immensely popular sport sedan category.
Crossing several markets, it attracted the more mature, performance
oriented buyers who were enthusiastic about spirited driving, as
well as those buyers with young families who needed a car that was
as much fun to drive as their old MG but infinitely more reliable.
The 2002 offered buyers both types of cars in a single, stylish
package.
For consignment, a well sorted 1974 BMW 2002 Tii with among other
goodies, a Ray Korman Stage II engine upgrade. The exterior and
interior have also been restored during the consignor's tenure and
what we have now in our Hallowed Halls is a strikingly beautiful
and strong running BMW of desirable vintage and model. As my BMW
obsessed friend says, "if you haven't driven one, you don't know
what you're missing".
Exterior
Inca Orange makes a bright appearance on every body panel and
uniquely, the bumpers. If the model alone doesn't get attention,
the blast of orange paint surely will. Rally lights emerge from the
front bumper flaking the kidney grille. The side markers are
rounded around the fender corners in a noteworthy design cue. The
factory sunroof does not leak per the consignor and the original
13-inch Minilite wheels look fantastic. Tall windows on this little
car create a greenhouse effect and aid in visibility for this
driving machine. A square back is finished with ANSA dual exhaust
tips exiting in the center. A closer look reveals some body filler
repair on the rear valance, chipping paint along a bottom edge,
flaking rust under some bubbles also on a lower edge, and various
other rock chips, touch-ups, and bubbling on or near edge surfaces.
We also note filler plugs where the body side molding once resided,
but fear not as our consignor is including all the trim and
attaching clips.
Interior
Black vinyl door panels lead to matching front bucket seats and a
rear bench, all in excellent condition. A sporty Grant GT steering
wheel directs the car while a wood trimmed dash panel has large
readable VDO gauges and indicator lights. An analog clock sits
center and below it, a bespoke center stack console that holds a
Sony AM/FM/CD radio, a trio of VDO gauges, (volts, oil temperature,
oil pressure), and an ashtray. The 5-speed shifter is floor mounted
with a rubber boot surrounded in two color loop style carpeting in
great condition with matching mats on top. The headliner is in good
condition and is made of ivory vinyl which helps, along with the
big windows, lighten up the interior.
Drivetrain
Let's start with the 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine which is fed by
dual 2-barrel Weber 45DCOE carburetors on a Korman Autoworks
modified intake manifold. And that's not the only thing from Korman
as the engine upgrade kit also includes a modified cylinder head,
292 degree Shrick cam, and a Stahl jet-hot coated header. A Bespoke
engine brace is attached to Bespoke shock tower stiffeners, and MSD
ignition provides the spark. A 5-speed manual transmission sends
power to the rear where it finds 3.64 gearing. The engine bay is
clean and tidy with air elements on each of the 2-barrels. A new
aluminum radiator is present along with a new water pump. Disc
brakes are up front with drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean and driver quality underneath with no remarkable
defects. The single piped Ansa exhaust flows back and splits into
twin center exit tailpipes. Independent suspension with MacPherson
struts are found in the front while semi-trailing arms and coil
springs make up the independent rear suspension.
Drive-Ability
If you're going to drive a bright orange 2002, then having a "sweet
exhaust note" is indeed requisite. The car sounded great as we
rolled the 205/60R13's onto the test loop and shifted through
first, second, and third gear wherein the car had zippy
acceleration and great handling. Fourth and fifth aren't too shabby
either and we can see why some people still drive these cars daily.
Nimble, quick, and with great feedback, this is really one you need
to drive to truly appreciate.
Photos and receipts for the restoration will accompany this car on
purchase and the new owner will be confident in knowing the
ingredients that went into baking this cake. Which is great,
because we're sure people will want to know more! It's a great
looking car, a desirable model, and a well sorted icon of the BMW
world. Step up to the plate and send it!
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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person.
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