For Sale at Auction: 1974 BMW 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. 4290076
Engine No. 2708006

The BMW 2002 Turbo marked a bold new chapter-not just for BMW, but for European automotive design as a whole. As the continent's first turbocharged production car, it elevated the already esteemed 02 series of sport compact executive cars into a new stratum of performance and innovation. Unveiled at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2002 Turbo stood apart. Its wide fiberglass fender flares, bold air dam, and rear spoiler proclaimed its purpose, while the new twin-scroll turbocharger attached to the fuel-injected 2002 tii-sourced four-cylinder provided power to match. It was accompanied either by a Getrag 232 four-speed manual transmission unique to the variant or the Getrag 235/5 close-ratio five-speed manual that was optional on the 2002 tii. A larger radiator and oil cooler were standard, as were new ventilated front disc brakes and larger rear drums. All 2002 Turbos featured BMW Motorsport decals and stripes on the car's flanks and air dam, while red trim adorned the interior including on the new Rentrop sport seats and the new instrument panel, which featured an added boost gauge. Produced in limited numbers and offered exclusively in Polaris Silver or Chamonix White, the 2002 Turbo remains a cornerstone in BMW's performance legacy.

According to its BMW Birth Certificate, this 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo is finished in its original colors of Polaris Silver with a Black upholstered interior. It is equipped with the optional five-speed manual transmission. It was most recently owned by prominent Dutch collector Olav Glasius, who purchased the car from Italy several years ago. The 2002 was imported to the United States in August 2025 and is now offered with 79,705 kilometers or 49,526 miles at cataloging. As a low-mileage example, this 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo offers the distinct opportunity to own one of the marque's most celebrated icons: the first turbocharged European production car and a far more focused driving machine than the standard sedan on which it is built.