Like what Stephers said.
All the 73 and earlier that I have, have that piece folded around and stapled, all the 74-76 are left loose (not stapled, glued or otherwise).
Ha, I bought the same (or very similar) one in the video for the Beater several years ago. Cost all of $30 inc shipping from China and is really very useful for holding up various hoses that have a tendency to pfaff about under the hood when driving hard.
As noted above, a Euro tii manufactured 7 Nov '74. Was resto'd by Oldenzaal a few years back, and looks ok, even with older door panels. It does have a cowl cut-out, it is just covered by a rubber strip. Pic below from Oldenzaal sale.
Steve, I looked at a couple of pics before making that statement. I have now looked more carefuly, and the result is....
2790031 = 12f orig?
2790084 = 12f orig?
2790097 = 6f over 12v hole (the car in question) resto'd
2790159 = 6f orig?
2790170 = 12f resto'd
2790197 = 6f resto'd
Some of these cars have obviously been 'restored' which may account for a fuse box swap. Wish I had more Cabrio pics now.
The Sothebys post notes VIN (2790097) & an odd engine number (0299A068). Assume the colour is Condorgelb, but it looks a little bright.
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mu22/munich/lots/c0019-1972-bmw-2002-cabriolet/1295473
Not sure where my lad found the brick, although we were doing some house renovations at the time. He didn't launch it at the car thank goodness.
Meanwhile, a few decades later....
Do you have all the appropiate engine bay seals, and trunk seal, fitted and in good condition?
Are the BMW foam pieces still in position over the rear shock towers to prevent trunk fumes getting into the driver/passenger compartment?