Vehicle Description
1965 BMW 2000 C Debut model year for BMW?s new flagship
modelEuro-spec vehicleWell-preserved original exampleOne of 13,691
New Class coupes built between 1965 and 1969 and one of 3,249 C
coupes2.0L OHC four-cylinder engine (code M10) Three-speed
automatic transmissionPolaris Silver exterior with a dark blue
leather interiorFully independent front and rear suspension and
front disc brakesVDO gauges and Grant GT steering wheelSold on New
Jersey actual mileage title, showing 26,xxx km (16,xxx miles)
Rarely has such a rolling showcase had such polarizing styling but
that is what developed after BMW revealed its New Class Coupes in
1965. This 2000 C example is an original-specification European
model and has been well preserved for all these decades. It is
being sold on an actual mileage NJ title, now showing 26,743 km.
Same owner since 2000 when mileage was 24,801 km. We have no other
documentation to to show mileage than the title. Dressed in Polaris
Silver Metallic, the car?s paint and trim are in overall very good
condition. There is a lone sideview mirror on the driver?s side.
The bodywork is straight and the engine bay is extremely tidy and
the car?s chrome, wraparound bumpers fit tightly to the body. This
Bimmer rolls on Michelin blackwall all-season tires, size 195/70R14
at every corner. Each one is mounted on a steel wheel topped with
factory wheel covers. The wheels covers are in good, original shape
while the tires are in very good order. Under that forward-hinged
hood is a 2.0L OHC four-cylinder engine (code M10). Unfortunately,
the early history of this car has been lost to the ages; however,
it appears to have spent its early life on the European continent.
As evidenced by its low miles, this BMW was used rather sparingly
as the odometer today shows just under 26,750 km, which translates
to around 16,620 miles. No antenna. Inspection did reveal that this
car has had one repaint in its original color of Polaris Silver
metallic, but the rest of this handsome two-door sport coupe looks
to be in an unrestored state of preservation. The deep blue leather
bucket seats, complete with factory headrests, are still soft and
supple, though some wear on the driver's seat was noted. Critical
instruments are placed directly in front of the driver with the
speedometer and tachometer taking center-stage. The dashboard, with
its vinyl wrapped top panel, is accented by its original laminated
wood fascia, which has come to need a bit of attention over half a
century after it was installed. One of the few updates is the
tri-spoke Grant GT steering wheel. The heating and ventilation
controls appear to be in order accompanied by a period Philips
AM-FM radio. The original dark blue carpeting shows no signs of
abuse or excessive wear. Rear window switches are inop. Little
details such as the sun visors and the headliner look to be in very
good condition with no signs of soiling, sagging, staining or other
wear. The bodywork looks to be in excellent condition and has been
well cared for. This BMW has unibody construction. The floors are
solid, but where the floors meet the inner rockers you will find
some scale. (See Photos) Both doors open and close tightly and are
aligned to factory specifications and the glass all around is clear
with no issues. Inside the spacious luggage compartment, the floor
is covered in the same style dark blue carpeting as found in the
passenger area, with the spare tire and tools neatly stored under
the panel. Factory steel wheels are wearing a recently installed
set of blackwall radial tires and are adorned with original BMW
full wheel covers. Under the hood looks much as it did when new. A
new battery was in place during our inspection which included new
hold-down hardware. A turn of the key and the engine comes to life
easily, slipping into gear with minimal effort. The acceleration is
reported to be "adequate" for modern day traffic, but it is on a
mountain road that the performance really excels. With its unique
looks and stance, the 2000C makes a statement and this low-mile,
well-preserved, genuine example is a throw back that instantly
takes you to 1965. The BMW New Class coupe range, which comprised
the BMW 2000 C and BMW 2000 CS, was a coup? body style built by
Karmann for BMW from the summer of 1965 to 1969. In 1965, BMW ended
production of their Bertone-bodied 3200 CS coupe, the last of their
line of V8 powered luxury cars from the 1950s. BMW decided to
continue with a coach built coupe. Based on the New Class platform,
the 2000 C and 2000 CS introduced the 2.0 L version of the M10
four-cylinder engine and replaced the 3200 CS as BMW?s flagship
model in 1965. Competition to this BMW in 1965 included Buick?s
Skylark, Dodge?s Dart, Jaguar?s S-Type, Mercedes-Benz?s 230,
Mercury?s Comet Caliente, Oldsmobile?s F-85 and Pontiac?s Tempest.
If you desire a classic BMW that is not 3-series model, you should
take a look at this seldom-seen New Class Coupe. Its
love-it-or-hate-it styling will definitely attract attention,
wherever you take it. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to
look it over for yourself. VIN: 1003205 This car is currently
located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on
the odometer shows 26,743 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a
clean and clear actual mileage NJ title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note:
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