Yes that's the VIN of a 1971 2000tii, probably built around June. So the car has lost its tii motor along with a few other things. See if you can get a picture of the engine bay overall.
But, missionary or whatever, he would not have bought it new in the USA as BMW did not sell that model over here. Be aware the odo is only 5 digits, so when it rolls over from 99,999 it goes to 00,000 and starts again, the owner wouldn't have to roll it back, it does it by itself!.
Canvas sunroofs were aftermarket and thus not supplied from the factory.