Vin #1660013 Found and saved. (nt)

[Jbird]

(nt)

So yesterday I bought VIN #1660013, and in my research I am having trouble finding an earlier survivor in private hands. Does anybody know of an earlier car out there?

These extremely early cars were kind of a mixture of a 1600 and 2002, (mechanical clutch and so on) and I want to find as much reference as possible.

The car is mostly there, but the interior is pretty wasted, and it has a decent amount of rust. Also it has a later motor. I am picking the car up this weekend, and once I get it home and do an inventory I will start a thread under the project index.

I will be looking for 68 1600/2002 interior, 3 piece dash, steering wheel. A to A+ quality only. Or if anyone has a 68 1600/2002 in the southeast that has a great interior I would be interested in the whole car. Feel free to email me using the link above.

More to come!

Thanks,

Jason

[eurotrash]

Very cool. Where was the car located?

The VIN is funny to me because my first debit card ever had the pin 0013, I was married on the 13th, and currently, our VW eurovan VIN ends in 0013..

Its been a theme in my life. I use it as gloves, to slap the face of bad luck.

[Timmer]

Ok guys, I know, I know, I'm officially banned now but you don't need to type VIN and VIN number; well, at least no apostrophe's here.

Tim.

[eurotrash]

Haha.

[68Roundie]

thats a great find, i got 1660782. save and restore that little guy. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[Jbird]

Eurotrash,

The car was at an Atlanta area Mercedes restoration and repair shop. The owner had saved the car 10-15 years ago from being crushed, and never got around to repairing/restoring it. I restore early BMW's and British sports cars professionally, and specialize in rust repair. When the owner found me, he thought I might be the person to finally repair the metal damage in the car, and give it the proper restoration that it deserves. He was correct. I plan to dismantle the car this weekend and prep it for chemical dip. That will neutralize any rot that remains and get me to the point where I can start the fabrication.

Timmer,

I think we all know that the N in VIN represents the word number. I also realize that putting a pound sign after the initial for number is redundant. Unfortunately the English language has adopted a number of these little imperfections that plague most of us. Thank you for sharing your perfection with the rest of us.

[Timmer]

oh come on now Jbird, I was only breaking chops.

[Jbird]

[eurotrash]

that's... busting chops.

[jayamasaki]

i Have 1560238 but due to "ex" issues, havent $$$$ for resto yet. =(

[02tom]

As difficult as the dash pieces are to find, you might be able to find one here:

http://www.vintagebmwsource.com/

A few months ago, they had a new old stock 3 piece dash - they had 2 of the pieces - everything except the instrument cluster surround. Wasn't perfect, but close as you'll find.

[89e30]

i Have 1560238 but due to "ex" issues, havent $$$$ for resto yet. =(

I have a 1564137. Sorry for the newbie question, but what year would that indicate?

[MrNvgtr]

Great news and it sounds like it fell into the right hands. Thank you Mister early 1600 / 2002 fixer-upper. A real American hero.

[jayamasaki]

i Have 1560238 but due to "ex" issues, havent $$$$ for resto yet. =(

I have a 1564137. Sorry for the newbie question, but what year would that indicate?

*found it...andreas.harz@partner.bmwgroup.com

mine is a early 68'.

There is an email that you can send your vin to, i dont know off hand but if someone can help and chime in here....

[Jbird]

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/13/32/