BaT Auction: 1976 BMW 2002

This 1976 BMW 2002 is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in Verona red over a black interior with gray cloth seats. Additional equipment includes a glass sunroof, a Weber carburetor, Bilstein shocks, König front sport seats, and 14″ Schnitzer alloy wheels. The car is said to have remained with its previous owner from the 1980s through 2019 when it was acquired by the selling dealer. Work performed under current ownership included refinishing of the exterior as well as installing an upgraded radiator and a replacement battery, center track rod, strut rod bushings, alternator mount bushings, and door gaskets. This final-year 2002 is now offered by the selling dealer with replacement decals and a clean Texas title.

The body was reportedly refinished in Verona red in 2021 following bodywork to repair storm damage on the hood, trunk, glass, and rear pillars sustained under previous ownership. The car features square taillights, US-market impact bumpers and side markers, and pop-out rear windows.

Silver-finished 14×6″ Schnitzer alloy wheels are mounted with 195/60 Falken Azenis tires. A spare wheel with a Michelin tire is stored in the trunk. The car features independent suspension with a trailing-arm setup at the rear, and modifications are said to include front and rear Bilstein shocks and struts, upgraded sway bars, and performance springs. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and the selling dealer reports that a brake fluid flush was performed under current ownership along with installation of a replacement center track rod and strut rod bushings.

The front Konig sport seats are upholstered in gray cloth with contrasting center inserts and are joined by matching rear seat upholstery along with a black dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Additional equipment includes a glass sunroof, a wood shift knob, and a DiamondTel car phone. Installed audio components include an Alpine head unit, a trunk-mounted Alpine CD changer, an ADS signal processor, an ADS amp, and a subwoofer box, though the selling dealer states that the stereo does not work. The selling dealer reports that replacement door gaskets were installed under current ownership and notes wear on the headliner along with a crack in the dash.

A leather-wrapped Personal steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,400-rpm redline, and a combination gauge with fuel level and coolant temperature readouts. The five-digit odometer shows 47k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the selling dealer. True mileage is unknown.

The 2.0-liter M10 inline-four was reportedly refurbished under previous ownership by Bill Ballon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and features a Weber 32/36 downdraft carburetor. Work performed under current ownership is said to have included installation of an upgraded 320i radiator along with a replacement battery and alternator bushings. The car is fitted with a Frigiking air conditioning system that utilizes R12 refrigerant and requires servicing.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

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