Vehicle Description
1967 BMW 2000C Coupe
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Designer: Wilheim Hofmeister
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Estimate: $10,000 - $25,000
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Chassis Number: 1200046
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Decoded: 1200=2000C; 046=Unit sequence
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Engine: 1990cc SOHC 4-cyl.
2 X Weber Carburetors/120 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 96,400 KM
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Sleek and Streamlines Design
Upgraded to 2000CS Performance
Numbers Matching Drive-Train
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The Model -1962 marked the release of BMW's "New Class" of cars.
While these new sedans proved quite popular in the market, BMW
wanted to give this new line a wider appeal in the up-scale market,
so it was decided to offer a GT style coupe. Turning to the talents
in-house designer Hofmeister, who was responsible fouencing many of
BMW's stylings for many years afterwards, a body shell was
developed that was aerodynamically effective and beautifully
executed. The German coachbuilder Karman, a leader in limited
production vehicles, was selected to create these sleek new coupes
for BMW. Under the hood was a dependable engine that had evolved
into a full two-liter format and had proven itself not only on the
European roadways, but also in a wide variety of racing venues.
Production of these coupes was quite limited and while BMW had a
strong showing in the America's motorcycle market, their USA
automobile sales had been very limited which would mean that few,
if any 2000C's would be marketed in the states. BMW's success would
arrive with the more affordable 2002 sedans would open the gateway
for BMW automobiles.
The Car - Finished in its original Polaris Metallic with Navy Blue
fabrics, this is one of just 212 of the 2000C units produced for
the 1967 model year. Completed on the 7th of July, 1967, it spent
the first few years of its life in Germany before it moved to
Canada in the early 1970's. �Remaining in the second owners care
for the next forty years it was well maintained and used only on
special occasions. It is believed that during this time, the car
was repainted in its original colors and the numbers-matching
engine was upgraded to 2000CS specs with the addition of a
dual-carburetor intake and the addition of a pair of Weber
carburetors. Since the car traded hands in 2013, where it has been
kept in climate controlled storage. More recently over $4,000 in
maintenance and needed repairs making it road ready. Today it is
still ridign on its original set of Ronal alloy wheels, and wearing
a recently installed Bridgestone tires this BMW is ready for the
road. The interior of this sporty coupe appears to be original and
would enjoy a freshening, but mechanically this is a coupe that is
ready to ride and enjoy.
