Vehicle Description
1974 BMW 2002tii Original California BMW�- Round tail conversion
with pinch bumpers 2.0L M10 fuel-injected four-cylinder engine (130
hp) Getrag�five-speed manual transmission (replaced stock
four-speed manual) tii suffix short for "touring international,
injected" Straight frame, accident-free car Nakamichi AM/FM stereo
with CD player but no speakers Polaris Silver exterior and supple
black interior Hand-crank metal sunroof Wire rear window defroster
Locking gas cap Exotic Nardi steering wheel BMW floor mats with
logo MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to announce another cult
classic from the seventies, an exquisite 1974 BMW 2002tii. Yes, a
1974, not a 1968-1973. Car's previous owner purchased this awesome
Bimmer out of California in 2005. Since then it has been stored
during winters; only driven during good weather. The owner prior to
the previous one restored the car, converting it to a "roundie."
Frame is straight and previous owner reports no accidents that they
were aware of. Also known as an E10, this 2002tii was the epitome
of performance available at the time with the forward-thinking
design of Kugelfischer fuel injection. The market for these cars
has started to move upward drastically in just the last year, this
is a fleeting opportunity to obtain a relatively un-touched version
before they get out of reach. This example, with�41,096 miles, has
a Polaris Silver exterior that really makes this 2002 stand out.
(The paint has minor spots and the occasional scratch on it and
there's a small dent in the roof just forward of the metal
sunroof.) There are two driving lights mounted over the front
bumper and inboard of the headlights and all four lenses are clear
and intact. The front bumper is mostly in great shape but has a
small blemish and a chrome bubble in front of the driver's
headlight. Car has a Nakamichi AM/FM stereo with CD player but
there are no speakers. Radio aerial is in its usual place, attached
to the driver's side A-pillar. The back bumper has a half-dollar
sized blemish and another one on the driver's side. The engine bay
is extremely clean, however, the windshield washer is inoperable.
This 2002 sports BMW's standard lace alloy wheels with center caps
riding within Goodyear Eagle Ventura tires with plenty of tread.
Previous owner reports that the car runs very well, accelerates
quickly and handles well and reportedly had an engine rebuild prior
to purchase, but no receipts on hand. Open the driver's door and
you're greeted by rich, black upholstery and black carpeting and
BMW floormats on the inside. There are a pair of bucket seats for
the front passengers and a bench seat for those in back. The seats
are in great shape and show minimal wear. Package shelf behind the
rear seat is also in good shape. Contrasting light-colored
headliner and silver framed dome light are in outstanding
condition. The standard four-speed manual transmission was upgraded
to a Getrag five-speed unit. The aforementioned sunroof opens by
hand. There's a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel to grip and full
instrumentation - speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature
gauges - although the speedometer may need a new cable. The
dashboard has a small crack just to the right of the instrument
binnacle. All windows, rearview and sideview mirrors are clear and
intact. Vent windows and driver's side glass open. Helmut Werner
B�nsch, BMW's director of product planning, and Alex von
Falkenhausen, designer of the M10 engine, each had a two-liter
engine installed in a 1600-2 for their respective personal uses.
When they realized they both made the same modification to their
cars, they prepared a joint proposal to BMW's board to manufacture
a two-liter version of the 1600-2. At the same time, American
importer Max Hoffman�asked BMW for a sporting version of the 02
series that could be sold in the United States. The 2.0�engine was
sold in two states of tune: the base single-carburetor produced
101�hp and the dual-carburetor high compression version, producing
119�hp. The 2002tii used the fuel-injected (130�hp) engine from the
2000tii, which resulted in a top speed of 115�mph. The tii suffix
is short for "touring international, injected." Examples of
competitor vehicles to the BMW 2002tii include the Alfa Romeo
Sprint Veloce, the Datsun 240Z/260Z and possibly the Chevrolet
Cosworth Vega and Ford Mustang II, which had been newly downsized
for 1974. In 2016, BMW will celebrate its 100th anniversary. BMW
has a long successful history both in Europe and the United States.
This is an opportunity for you to acquire a part of that history
that made BMW a household name in America! "One of the most unique
and sought after 2002s in the country" a 1974 "round tail light"
tii, either to enjoy as a daily, a weekend toy or a valued addition
to your collection...GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! This car is currently
located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri.�Current mileage on
the odometer shows 41,096 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a
clean and clear mileage exempt title. Vehicle VIN: 2780827 Engine
VIN: 2762323. Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed
below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
