1976 BMW 2002 RESTORED FOR SALE

[calvinh]

Price: $24000

Location: Atl

Description:

1976 BMW 2002

$24,900

This timeless vehicle, restored with remarkable detail, minor blemishes, 1976 BMW 2002 is on the market for a new owner.  Located in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. It has relatively low mileage around 42K,  Additionally, majority of all engine parts have been replaced over the last 10 years.  The 4-cylinder manual engine starts up and rides nicely, shifts through all of the gears seamlessly and gets up to highway speeds without issue.  The owner did a fantastic job caring for this 40+ year old car.

 

Below are multiple photos and a video of the engine running.

 

For more details or to schedule a viewing please reply for more contact details.

 

 

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Edited August 27, 2017 by calvinh

[joysterm]

Must be a typo......doesn't look much like a '72 to me.

Edited July 6, 2017 by joysterm

[TNan]

BMW 2002 1.0.1 - Round tail lights (1966-73)... square lights (1974-77).  Just sayin...

[ray_]

Also the overspray is a pretty remarkable detail. 

 

As well as the nonfunctional a/c.

 

Too bad an M10 needs most everything replaced by 42k miles. 

 

 

I do see it comes with 2 sets of non-stock wheels. That's a plus!

Edited July 6, 2017 by ray_

[calvinh]

Very much a typo, it is a '76.  Thanks for spotting that.

[2double02]

Lightened, trim delete, passenger door as well.

[7502]

Does it have a 5 speed conversion? Looks like a home made 5 speed pattern on he dash.

[jt7602]

On 7/13/2017 at 9:39 PM, 2double02 said:

Lightened, trim delete, passenger door as well.

I'm getting ready to list a near Concours '76 - should I expect the critics to jump all over me? I understand that the poster of this listing had issues with reality vs description. It's just that a few of you seem to enjoy trashing the seller rather than pointing out his discrepancies in a kind way. Is this the lion's den? Again, I understand that this guy didn't point out the obvious - meanwhile, I will provide as detailed and honest account a person can. If, in listing many, many details I omit one, are you going to take the same pleasure in rudely bashing my attempt? BTW - yes, I am disappointed in the shark-like approach you took. Meanwhile - any serious 02 lovers, keep your eyes peeled. I will be listing a truly fine '76 02 shortly. I do wish that the "audience" can appreciate a sincere effort to accurately and fully describe the ground-up restoration without looking for and drooling over (in my case) what could be the smallest of unintended over-site or other mistake. We need more honest and kind people in this world. 

[ray_]

Well.

 

If you say "fully restored," and "remarkable detail," then yes, the photos should back that up. Otherwise a less euphemistic description could be in order. 

 

and it can be a tough crowd...

 

If your ad read like this one (below), I think folks will be kind ;-)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-BMW-2002-tii-/132215463412?nma=true&si=YoOTP8FcL4gbZA4of8FiUvXP%2B%2F8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[jt7602]

27 minutes ago, ray_ said:

Well.

 

If you say "fully restored," and "remarkable detail," then yes, the photos should back that up. Otherwise a less euphemistic description could be in order. 

 

and it can be a tough crowd...

 

If your ad read like this one (below), I think folks will be kind ;-)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-BMW-2002-tii-/132215463412?nma=true&si=YoOTP8FcL4gbZA4of8FiUvXP%2B%2F8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Understood. And, thanks for the link, though I’ve not had a chance to study it. This will be my first and only classified listing of an 02. I have many fine parts for sale to follow, but any suggestions for posting? The image file size is? (always frustrating and time consuming to reduce image size) I could list the images somewhere else. Anything else you can think of? My 02 won best square light at the hugely attended ’02 Limerock, CT 2002 East Fest, where the best 02’s from Canada to Florida were present. It won the same title the two times I brought it to the regional event held each year in Carlisle, PA. So, yeah - nearly concours is a fair description of restoration, but with a number of true improvements - a true 2002 sport steering wheel being just one. Anyway - best to you and the group - Joel

[joysterm]

3 hours ago, jt7602 said:

I'm getting ready to list a near Concours '76 - should I expect the critics to jump all over me? I understand that the poster of this listing had issues with reality vs description. It's just that a few of you seem to enjoy trashing the seller rather than pointing out his discrepancies in a kind way. Is this the lion's den? Again, I understand that this guy didn't point out the obvious - meanwhile, I will provide as detailed and honest account a person can. If, in listing many, many details I omit one, are you going to take the same pleasure in rudely bashing my attempt? BTW - yes, I am disappointed in the shark-like approach you took. Meanwhile - any serious 02 lovers, keep your eyes peeled. I will be listing a truly fine '76 02 shortly. I do wish that the "audience" can appreciate a sincere effort to accurately and fully describe the ground-up restoration without looking for and drooling over (in my case) what could be the smallest of unintended over-site or other mistake. We need more honest and kind people in this world. 

At the risk of coming off as sarcastic, I would suggest that as long as your description  is reflective of your car and its condition AND  the pics ,as many as you feel necessary to tell your story,  you should expect very few negative comments.

 

IMO when cars show up for sale here with shortcomings  that are obvious in nature with respect to assertions of "a full restoration or near concours condition", you are gonna get called out on it. To what degree, well who knows. Unfortunately this is the age we live in today.  

 

Pictures I feel are so very important to your message. They can speak volumes  to reflect all that is positive and even louder in the negative when the text does not line up with the subject matter. As long as you are mindful of that  with your message, you should be fine, but I have been wrong before.

 

I look forward to seeing your car.

Edited July 24, 2017 by joysterm

[jt7602]

Agreed! Cheers - Joel

 

[ray_]

Pretty, pretty car!

 

When you go to make a post, you will see that the max size for attached files is 64mb. That is likely enough for your ad

 

As Joysterm said (or implied), pictures speak louder than words!

 

Does your car have a/c? That seems to be a criteria for me, anymore (tho I'm not in the market).

 

Cheers,

Edited July 24, 2017 by ray_

[jt7602]

My trouble with some sites is that each photo can’t exceed something in the neighborhood of 2mb, while trying to show the high level of detail you literally sweated and bled to produce. Meanwhile, I’ll soon enough find out. I’ve not posted a ‘for sale” listing on this site to date, and hope to find the sailing smooth in regards to file size, reception, etc.

The 02’s “underpants” photos I’ve shared in this thread should speak volumes to the quality and completeness of the restoration. If you want, take a close look and tell me what you see. 

Cheers - Joel

 

[rstclark]

You think this crowd is tough  Try passing off an over described inaccurate listing on Bring a Trailer 

and see how fast they hand you your head

Very nice car by the way.  You should have no problems presenting something that shows this well

GLWTS