Vehicle Description
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 coupe 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.
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