Turbo sighting

[LB72]

This morning around 10am, I saw a flatbed hauling a Turbo 02 down 7th St. in Long Beach, heading to the 405 S. I was able to catch up to him and snap a few pics.

 

 

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[2002iii]

That thing should be in an enclosed trailer or at least have the windows up. Looks like a museum piece.

[Conserv]

Given the open front vent window as well, I’m thinking this beautiful thing encountered a... system failure, known among lesser vehicles as a “breakdown”.... ?

 

No time for an enclosed trailer; just get it to someplace safe! ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited July 3, 2019 by Conserv

[ray_]

I bet it got off in Costa Mesa.

 

Cheers,

[VWJake]

Is it just me or does that front wheel look too far forward in the well? Those tie downs look like they’re twisting the air dam upwards as well. 

 

Cool sighting none the less.

[2002Scoob]

47 minutes ago, VWJake said:

Is it just me or does that front wheel look too far forward in the well? Those tie downs look like they’re twisting the air dam upwards as well. 

 

Cool sighting none the less.

 

I was thinking the same thing...

 

It looks to be anchored down at the rear too... hopefully the tow driver didn't hook it thu the front control arm/hub and crank it down with the come-along or winch, Medieval 'Rack' torture style!

Edited July 4, 2019 by 2002Scoob

[Einspritz]

Dealer License plate.

 

there was a dealer in Costa Mesa that had a Turbo for sale many Months ago, but I don't recall if it was silver.

 

Another silver car was on EBay in late 2018 that was in Santa Barbara.

[2002iii]

Given the open front vent window as well, I’m thinking this beautiful thing encountered a... system failure, known among lesser vehicles as a “breakdown”.... ?

 

No time for an enclosed trailer; just get it to someplace safe! ?

 

Breakdown!!! BMW'S never breakdown lol. It only takes 5 mins to close all the windows and it's a great workout for your arms.

[OriginalOwner]

I'm thinking this one:

     https://www.europeancollectibles.com/vehicles/315/1973-bmw-2002-turbo

 

"they" call it a '73, but it's a squaretail .....

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

Edited July 5, 2019 by OriginalOwner

[02Les]

18 hours ago, OriginalOwner said:

I'm thinking this one:

     https://www.europeancollectibles.com/vehicles/315/1973-bmw-2002-turbo

 

"they" call it a '73, but it's a squaretail .....

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

 

The one on the truck looks (to me) like Polaris, not Chamonix.

[Steve Tochi]

Had a good day, saw two cars today running errands around Redondo Beach.  First saw a tricked out blue square tail with box flares, and later in the afternoon saw a beautiful restored looking Touring in FFFerona, both within blocks of my home.  I would have taken pics but using my phone while driving would be against the law. 

[boxy02]

Good seeing you too, Steve! ??