other A minute of Silence for this 68 2002.

[MOJOJOY]

As I brought my daughter to the garage to explain the accident I told her how sorry I was that I had crashed "her car" she then says, " it's ok daddy, just get me a shinny blue one."

As of today I have started dismantling the car and it will be parted out(for sale section soon) 

some of its parts will be used in my on going 02touring project (shinny blue one, whatever that means) 

RIP Beloved 02

The BMW 2002 US was manufactured on April 10th, 1968 and delivered on April 19th, 1968 to the BMW importer Hoffman Motors Corp. in New York City. The original colour was Granada, paint code 023. Deceased wearing Bristol/Granada on January 9th, 2016. 

 

[jrkoupe]

 

 

 

Please say it isn't so...

 

 

noooooo

 

this car is a true icon/legend in our little world

 

I'm sorry to see it go.

 

 

I didn't see any details?

 

 

Jan 9?...is this the first time you are sharing this?....confused.

 

 

what happened?

 

 

r u okay?

 

 

always always loved her

Edited May 2, 2016 by jrkoupe

[Conserv]

Wow, Daniel, that was really an early 2002!  I didn't realize that.  What was the VIN?

 

Very, very sorry for your loss -- sincerely,

 

Steve

 

 

[jerry]

what a pity.  if it had been a vintage alfa or porsche, there's no question that it would have been revived.  frame rails and noses can be replaced...

 

oh well.  easier said than done and the economics just don't add up, yet.

[danco_]

price of center console shipped to 92648?

 

 

 

i kid. Glad you're in mostly good spirits about it. Now go build the NK! 

[revolve40]

So sorry for your loss, and glad you're okay.

 

Truly an inspirational car.

[mo02]

Same thing happened to my '73.  The only words of solace I can provide are that you can feel the energy of the car in every part you remove.  They will ultimately find good homes and the spirit will live on....

 

-Mo

[MOJOJOY]

1 hour ago, jrkoupe said:

 

 

 

Please say it isn't so...

 

 

noooooo

 

this car is a true icon/legend in our little world

 

I'm sorry to see it go.

 

 

I didn't see any details?

 

 

Jan 9?...is this the first time you are sharing this?....confused.

 

 

what happened?

 

 

r u okay?

 

 

always always loved her

Nobody hurt! I finally had the strength to start taking it apart today (shoulder surgery, soccer injury) Reason why today I decided to make its farewell public! 

 

[AceAndrew]

Ouch, that is rough to see. Really rough, I'm glad you are ok but genuinely sad she is longer with us. 

[Grover]

Really sorry to see this one go to the Pick 'n Pull in the sky. I've always loved the style and execution on this car, really nicely done. I guess the bright side is that you will now have the opportunity to create another beauty.

[visionaut]

Oh F no. Damn...

Sorry to hear (and see) this, Daniel...  Glad you're alright yourself.

Damn...

 

Tom

[TobyB]

I fixed mine when I did that...

 

t

 

[MOJOJOY]

14 minutes ago, TobyB said:

I fixed mine when I did that...

 

t

 

Yeah. I had a few months to think about it. But car is a little buckled. Roof/firewall/quarter panel etc. and no good reliable decently priced bodyshop around anymore. And Also have one full touring bare chassis I'm building. And no space to have 2 non running cars. If I had Unlimited funds/space then it'll be another story. 

[roadhog0]

Shame, always a beautiful car. May it's parts and soul live on in other BMW's around the world.

[TobyB]

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Roof/firewall

Yeah, that's getting into a real job to get that pulled back out.

Mine had a cage, so that contained the damage better.

 

Wasn't so good for the neck, tho...

 

Sorry.

 

t