It's been a while since this last came up. The spacers were NOT just for the US '02s.
part # 31 33 1 106 059 (20mm thick) was for US models (1602, 2002, 2002A, 2002tii). I believe up to late '73
part # 31 33 1 113 721 (12mm thick) was for most 2002 rest of the World models (RHD & LHD) 1502, 2002, 2002cab, 2002A, 2002tii, 2002Touring AND US2002, US2002A. I believe these were from late '73.
All above according to BMW parts book.
Another myth busted? Just need to work on the E10 myth now?