Intro
This is a 1973 BMW Euro-version 2002tii with sunroof, A/C, and 4-speed transmission. It was sold new in Germany and then imported to Japan in 1978, where the owner stored it in a dealer showroom for many years so it has very low mileage. A restoration was done several years ago and included a rebuild of the engine, transmission, and injection pump. It has aftermarket air conditioning, 2002 Turbo sport seats, RS Watanabe wheels, upgraded shocks and springs, MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, and Marchal headlights. The vehicle is in California.
Exterior
During the restoration the car was repainted in its original Golf yellow. The seller notes a rust bubble in front of and behind the left rear wheel well and a few on the lower R door. The spare tire bay bottom was replaced, and exhibits some surface rust. This 2002 has a factory sunroof and aftermarket RS Watanabe wheels which are a replica of the popular Minilite wheels. It features the round taillights of an early 2002 which gave it the nickname “roundie”. The bumpers were rechromed, and the suspension was lowered with firmer springs and shocks added for better handling. The seller notes the ride is firm but enjoyable and the car handles well. An ANSA performance exhaust and brighter Marchal headlights were also added. The tires are a newer Japanese brand.
Interior
The black interior was reupholstered during the restoration in new aftermarket vinyl and the carpet was replaced. The front sport seats are from a 1974 BMW Turbo. This 2002tii has the stock Euro-version gauges with additional gauges for oil pressure and ammeter. It has an aftermarket MOMO Prototipe steering wheel and an AM/FM Japanese radio. The seller noted some small cracks in the dash and tear in the headliner.
Mechanicals
This 1973 BMW 2002tii has only 55,000 kilometers on the odometer (around 35,000 miles). The vehicle restoration was done several years ago and included a rebuild of the engine, transmission, and fuel injection pump. The seller notes that there are no noticeable leaks and vehicle was recently inspected and serviced.
Summary
This BMW 2002tii has the desirable round taillights and popular upgrades consisting of sunroof, A/C, 2002 Turbo sport seats, additional gauges for oil pressure and ammeter, MOMO steering wheel, firmer suspension, ANSA exhaust, alloy wheels, and upgraded headlights. It has benefited from a complete service and can be inspected and test driven anytime.
