Rocky Mtn High..

[maharaja]

No affiliation, just appreciation

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-BMW-2002-tii-/291928325950?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43f848bf3e:g:bHMAAOSwA3dYFri-&item=291928325950

[Conserv]

VIN 2762647 was likely manufactured on October 10, 1972.  And it's the 18th 1973 U.S. model, assuming the first 1973 U.S. tii was VIN 2762630.

 

Yes, this is one of the nicest original round taillight tii's I've seen for sale.  In one of the great colors, to boot.

 

I'd wager the exterior, but not the engine and luggage compartments, has been re-painted -- there are no insulation pads on the underside of the hood (no evidence of any either) and the seams between front fenders and nosepiece have some non-factory overspray on them -- but this is also a well-represented and described car.

 

I hope it sells for a lot of money because it's a very good one in my eyes!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited November 1, 2016 by Conserv

[ray_]

Wow.

[danco_]

I want it. I want it so badly. 

[cpolyak]

Beautiful car. Will be watching this one closely. . . someone is going to get a sharp 02tii! 

[Conserv]

This gorgeous car had a top bid of $23,005.  Appropriately, that bid did not reach the auction's reserve price.

 

I found this high bid to be surprisingly low, suggesting a "lull" in the '02 market.  I, personally, would have been disappointed to see this particular car sell for $23K, especially after seeing inferior examples sell for considerably more money during the last two years!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[maharaja]

No doubt a lull in the action for classic cars.

However the time of year didn't help and also the lack of undercarriage photos to support the visual appearance of the top side.

[Conserv]

2 hours ago, maharaja said:

 

....However the time of year didn't help and also the lack of undercarriage photos to support the visual appearance of the top side.

 

Yes, but I have to assume that anyone offering more than $5K for this car:

 

(a.) saw the car in person;

(b.) had a PPI performed; or -- at the barest minimum --

(c.) saw photos of the undercarriage.

 

And, who knows, maybe there are gaping holes underneath, explaining the low bids?  That's just hard to imagine given what I perceive as the honesty of the description, but admittedly possible.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 7, 2016 by Conserv