engine and drivetrain Where is it? The Restorer"s Reference BMW 2002 68-76 (

[eastsidebimmer]

Anyone have the backstory on the revised publication date for this new book: The Restorer's Reference BMW 2002 1968-1976

Per Amazon, it was initially scheduled for release in January 2011 then February, and now it says Feb 15, 2012! I pre-ordered and paid for this book in June 2010. What's the deal?

Product Description

The BMW ’02 series of cars, which includes the 1602, 1802, and 2002, was one of the most successful series ever produced by the Bavarian automaker, with more than 800,000 examples built. A surprising number of these are still on the road, as the little Bimmer has proven itself a reliable as well as stylish performer. The Restorer’s Reference BMW 2002 1968–1976 provides restorers, collectors, and enthusiasts all the key information necessary to correctly refurbish these classic German coupes. As the value of these cars continues to rise, it’s more important than ever to ensure accuracy in restoration and preservation. From exterior colors to the myriad small details of the engine and interior, The Restorer's Reference BMW 2002 1968–1976 covers all of the details that add up to a correct, original car.

About the Author

James Taylor is a motoring historian and journalist who has written about cars for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in the classic-car and 4x4 press in numerous countries around the world. Taylor has authored some 80 books on a variety of motoring subjects. James lives in Oxfordshire, England, with his wife and the two youngest of his four children.

Peter Robain was born and raised in the UK. He studied graphics and photography at Hastings College of Art and Design. His photography has appeared in books on nearly every marque imaginable.

www.peterrobain.com

Product Details

* Hardcover: 160 pages

* Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (February 15, 2012)

* Language: English

* ISBN-10: 0760327963

* ISBN-13: 978-0760327968

[MikeinNC]

At least that is what I was told by James when we communicated a few months ago.

James and Peter flew over here in Dec 09 to NC to photograph US spec cars for the details unique to cars that were sold over here. Both James and Peter are fantastic folks, we had a really good time with them, even took them on the 02 Group Christmas Tree run that year. Peter is a noted automotive photographer and travels around the world to shoot cars. James on left Peter on right in the below photo

Here are some pictures of the photo shoot here at the house and at the house of Bob V in Hickory. Cars in the shoot here in NC were Aubrey H, Agave Tii, John L, Mint Grun, Linda C, Malaga Tii, Bob V, 1600 Cab, Sam A, Chamonix, and Steve G, Inka Tii. Bob's car was included since it is such and awesome example of a 1600 Cab and James had a tough time finding good ones to use in the book

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/mikeinnc/02%20Book%20Shoot/?albumview=slideshow

James also asked a lot of questions about items that were unique to US 02s. A couple of noted FAQ members were very instrumental in answering some of those obscure detail issues, Tom J and Mike S.

Last communication from James was that he thought it would be early 2012 for the publication of the book.

HTH

[jgerock]

I just keep getting the notices by Amazon. I've kind of forgotten about it but will be happy when it eventually gets published.

[tjones02]

Same I heard from James last time I emailed with him last September. Something about the publisher wanting to do a co-edition with a German publisher and the German company being wishy-washy. He expects an early 2012 release.

Here's the old thread on the book....

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,341301