1974 BMW 2002 B Sedan RACE CAR

[Fredoc]

Price: $19999

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Description:

1974 BMW 2002 B Sedan Race Car #002 is clean California titled and insured and has been racing for the last nine years with the Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA). Thoroughly updated and race modified, #002 was reconditioned in 2015 - 2016 by Absolute Engineering, Goleta CA and is being maintained in top mechanical condition by them. It has a 2.0 L. BMW VARA B Sedan spec engine, completely rebuilt by La Jolla Independent BMW Service for durability and endurance with about 20 hours on it. It has dual 45DCOE Weber carburetors and is equipped with all up to date safety equipment, a VARA Log Book, all service records and rebuild and maintenance invoices totaling $63,749. It is in excellent mechanical condition with “Race Patina” cosmetics. The car is race ready - now - and is very competitive in VARA B Sedan races. 

BMW #002 was totally modified for racing from a stock 2002 and has been regularly maintained, updated and raced since its conversion. A full engine rebuild was completed in 2013 using a 2.0 L. 320i core bored to race pistons, polished crankshaft, stress relieved and balanced connecting rods, custom Ross forged pistons, Korman modified E21 head, Schrick 304 camshaft, aluminum flywheel, Stahl headers, oversized stainless steel valves and Schrick dual valve springs with titanium retainers. Since the rebuild the engine has been run about 20 hours. It has a Jim Blanton modified 3.90 ratio differential, Wilwood four piston front disc brakes and 250mm 4x100 rear drum brakes, a BMW metallic solid clutch, flex disc and Sachs Sport pressure plate, modified Tii front coil-over suspension, BMW rear suspension with Bilstein Sport shocks all around, a removable 90db exhaust system, updated 12 gallon RS212 Fuel cell, Holley Red fuel pump for 110 octane race fuel, Accusump M10 Race oil system, complete FireCharger 2.3L AFFF racing fire system, full updated custom roll cage, two Racequip race seats and safety harnesses, transponder, a four speed BMW transmission rebuilt by BMW Rennsport and reconditioned by Absolute Engineering, four 13 x 7 Minilite style alloy wheels carrying Hoosier R7 205/60ZR and 4 Toyo Proxes R888R 205/60R spares. 

 More photos coming.

[MKINNA]

That’ll Roy Elders old car, hopefully someone gets it out on the track again. Great starter car and price!


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[Fredoc]

Correct MKINNA, it was Roy Eder's car, "may he rest in peace" and is great car at a great price. I ran it a bit in 2017 races and hope someone will get it back on the track, because I can't. Attached are more photos, some at various tracks in 2017. 

[MKINNA]

Oh man, I didn’t realize he passed, we had great times chatting about surfing. Sad news


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[Fredoc]

Yes, very sad, he passed too young. Hope someone will return the car he and I have had so much fun with to the track very soon.

[Rich]

Hi there friends, I know is i s a long time down the road, but does anyone know if this car ever sold, thank you, R