Intro
This is a 1974 BMW 2002tii in Malaga Red over Beige interior with the M10 Fuel-Injected 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. It has a numbers matching engine showing just 49,000 miles and a mechanical sunroof. Upgrades include a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, E30 Recaro sport seats, Bilstein shocks, a 22mm front sway bar, stainless steel exhaust, and Panasport wheels. It was originally sold by Don Rasmussen BMW in Portland, Oregon, in 1974 and is documented through 1990 under the original owner. It has a clear title and is in Colorado.
Exterior
The exterior is painted in Malaga Red from an older restoration. The body and chassis are rust-free, with troublesome areas like the lower rockers, body pans, and spare tire well presenting nicely. All trim is present and accounted for, with a lovely patina. The windshield, rubber moldings, and door seals are newer and in good shape and not separating. The windshield is crack-free and only slightly pitted. The other glass around the car is in very nice shape, with no deep scratches or notable pitting and it is all tinted. The windshield wiper arms and inserts are in good condition; the speed fairing on the driver’s side wiper is present. The Hella H4 fog lights are excellent, with no cracks or pitting. The turn signals have typical spider cracks, the right taillight also has a crack, and the rear marker lenses are faded. The 14-inch Panasport wheels have patina but are free of curb rash and are wrapped in Douglas all-season tires with good tread remaining, and 2019 DOT dates.
Interior
The interior is upholstered in beige vinyl. It has new carpet, headliner, front and rear window seals, and the Momo Prototipo steering wheel. The dashboard is covered by a fitted cover that takes scrutiny to recognize it is a cover, and the E30 Recaro seats with matching perforated centers are an upgrade to the original seats (no longer available). The sunroof works and the sun visors are puffy. The door cards are in fair condition, with the lower edges separating, the driver’s side is worse. The horn is INOP. The cluster gauges function correctly; the tii clock is INOP. The wipers, wiper speed, and turn signals work correctly. The windshield washer system and heater blower are INOP. The shift knob is clean, with only minor wear. The stereo operates correctly. The removable trunk panels are in excellent shape. Underneath the spare tire and jack are present, along with a tool kit. One set of keys is included with the sale, along with a handful of spare parts.
Mechanicals
This 2002tii has the numbers matching fuel injected M10 engine. Seller states it idles smoothly and pulls strong. The transmission shifts smoothly, and the shifter bushings are crisp and tight. The clutch take-up is smooth, and it does not slip. The steering is tight. The Bilstein suspension is an excellent improvement, flattening cornering without compromising the original ride quality. The brakes are strong, new rear brakes with plenty of pad and rotor thickness remaining.
Recent maintenance includes new clutch, Interstate battery, center support bearing, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel sending unit, spark plugs and ignition wires, speedometer cable, driveshaft center bearing, front control arms, and the stainless-steel exhaust. All oils have been recently serviced and changed.
Summary
Some enthusiasts believe the best of the 2002s was the tii. The 2002tii improved upon the regular 2002 with fuel injection, upgraded suspension, brakes, and different gearing.
