1968 BMW 1602 Euro Edition. May part out but do not want to

[bmw_jeff]

Just a small hijack, according to the archive my car was built as a 1968 in Dec '67, serial # 1562154, according to the chart it is the first 1968 model 1600.

Hi Marty - Here is the 1600 US Vin Chart

Model Year From To < VIN > VIN # Built

1600 1967 Sep-67 Dec-67 1-560-001 1-562-153 2153

1968 Jan-68 Dec-68 1-562-154 1-567-530 5377

1969 Jan-69 Dec-69 1-567-531 1-570-704 3174

1970 Jan-70 Dec-70 1-570-705 1-572-399 1695

1971 Jan-71 ?-71 1-572-400 1-572-930 531

1971 ?-71 Mar-71 1-572-931 1-573-162 232

Total 1600's 13162

Your Vin # 1564496 matches with a US vin.

I would like to come over and see it. I will email you.

Very cool!

[2Red69s]

I had (back in 1975) a 67 1600 in Turf green that had a grey vinyl interior, lowbacks w/ the 3 position adjustable backrests.

[bmw_jeff]

I had (back in 1975) a 67 1600 in Turf green that had a grey vinyl interior, lowbacks w/ the 3 position adjustable backrests.

Interesting. The parts book I have is from 1966 (1st edition) where it lists grey leather. Maybe they added or changed to grey vinyl in '67? Or US spec cars came with the vinyl in 67 due to cost cutting, but euro cars continued with leather at least until 68 when this car was produced?

[GreenArchers]

Wish I had of restored and kept them, but no toys for now until I can afford my 840ci. Marty

so you are planning to buy an 840ci? That's a good choice. I also like that car because of the parts installed and obviously because of its good performance.