From BMW Group Archives:
"The BMW 2002 tii US VIN 2760026 was manufactured on October 20th, 1971 and delivered on November 22nd, 1971 to the BMW importer Hoffman Motors Corp. in New York City. The original colour was Malaga, paint code 021."
Legal delivery to: Hoffman Motors Corp (a New York City domiciled corporation) on November 22, 1971.
Port of Entry: Elizabeth, NJ (based on the fact that the Port of Elizabeth served as the Port of Entry for virtually all BMW’s being delivered through Southern New England and Mid-Atlantic dealerships)
Delivering dealer: Bavarian Auto Sales Inc., 49-05 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377
Initial retail delivery date: January 6, 1972
This is the 26th U.S.-spec tii manufactured. It displays some traits that might be reflective of post-factory alterations/replacements or might be reflective of the earliest U.S. tii’s. These traits include, for instance: (a.) an absence of a fasten seat belt warning light; and (b.) pictograms rather than written labels for switches and controls.
Some details of the car are discussed and shown in the following threads:
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Listed on Bring a Trailer, with a sale ending May 6, 2024:
No Reserve: 1972 BMW 2002tii 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending May 6 (Lot #145,874) | Bring a Trailer
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