other today's visit to 2002AD in Pomona ......

[OriginalOwner]

Andy,

   bummer ..... I departed about 9:30am.  Also missed you at lunch ........

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited February 16, 2016 by OriginalOwner

[JS02]

I was wondering if anyone local to the 2002 AD shop has had eyes on the ’72 Inka or the ’71 Colorado? I inquired on their status and received an email from Ben detailing what’s been done, he also included some pics (below). The inka has its original paint with the exception of new paint on a few panels and the Colorado was just resprayed.  His email left out any mention of rust. I am curious if anyone has any opinions as to the condition of these vehicles, estimated value, etc? Has anyone peaked under the carpets or crawled underneath? The owner of the ’72 is asking for $13k and the ’71 is at $15k.

Also, the Colorado could be the same car from this 2002faq posting but not sure: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/171501-1971-bmw-2002-in-washington-dc/#comment-1066100

If anyone is familiar with these vehicles, please let me know what you think. I’m on the east coast and I’m really jealous of all the roundies on the market in California. I was hoping to avoid a long distance purchase, but I’ll probably need to have one shipped.

[theNomad]

Most of these cars are on consignment so if its still available pay for a thorough pre-inspection at a dealer etc.

[arminyack]

There is always an amazing number of 02's outside 2002 AD. I live rather close, and its right along my route to work...so if you had some questions about a car or wanted some other pics...I could stop by.

[arminyack]

On 2/15/2016 at 8:27 AM, Conserv said:

Too bad, but thank you, jh!

So that would explain why these are vanity black plates, which were probably rare or unheard-of in the '60's. Is there a difference in the digit arrangement between original and new black plates, or some other tell-tale that shouts "modern black plate"? I know that some people have their old black plates restored to like-new condition, so "shiny and black" don't alone tell the tale!

Regards,

Steve

ah but still one can spot an original black plate car from a "new" black plate fairly easily..

[theNomad]

You'll know if they leak this weekend...

[gregpark]

Yup, real '60s plates are all six digit. The new ones are reflective black and seven digits and require an annual fee. That's why I paint my own, it's technically a felony to alter a CA plate but I'm not trying to get away with anything shady and have already had two CHP officers tell me "nice job"

[theNomad]

umm, aaand its a 911. If it was a corolla with black plate I bet they'd reconsider.

[02Les]

Talking of plates.............do 2002AD re-cycle theirs????

 

 

[jgerock]

Personally inspect any car offered for sale by 2002AD.  I did and didn't buy the one I loved based on the pictures.  Buyer beware.

[FunElan]

Late to post but that car does look more like LSB. 

 

My Caribe car has an original black plate, however it's respray was a little bit too light. Luckily the paint is original in the trunk and under the hood. 

 

And I second what Jim says^^ have the car inspected by an independent. 

 

 

[arminyack]

and you have a Caribe car! Im jealous