1974 Sahara - Sale or Trade for Full-Sized Truck (Nor Cal)

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I now have three old BMWs and need to part with my 1974 BMW 2002.

This is an excellent car cosmetically and mechanically and has been used as my regular weekly commuter from the Sierra high country to the Valley for the past three years.

Car has all the right upgrades: 5-speed transmission swap, front and rear big brakes, Weber 32/36 carb, MSD ignition, Stahl-type header, upgraded cooling system. Interior has been redone with very plush seats from an Acura Legend. Jaguar foglamps and Euro front license plate. (CA plate in the trunk.) Accel 8mm plug wires and red coil.

Mechanically it’s in perfect shape with new valves and steel-sleeved spark plug holes. Starts first time every time and drives like a dream. Only two issues: Alpine radio was installed poorly and sometimes works but usually doesn’t, and the MSD tach adaptor that allows the stock tach to read the MSD ignition needs replacing. ($55)

BBS-style basketweave wheels with 1-year-old Michelin Pilot Exalto tires.

Cosmetically the car is very good but not perfect. Original Sahara paint still has good gloss, but there are small dings and scratches that present the proper patina for a 36-year-old car. One of the nicest unrestored 2002s you’ll see, and could be restored to better-than-factory if that’s your interest.

Has a tow hitch and matching small trailer perfect for taking to swap meets and car shows.

Sell for $4,750, or trade for the right full-sized truck or truck and car-hauler combo. Need a reliable truck to tow a race car (BMW E30...) Not looking for problems and projects – just a decent, reliable vehicle with 5,000-pound minimum towing capacity. Truck – or van - must be current on registration and have a new smog certificate (we can talk about who pays to get it smogged, but I do want a current certificate before taking possession and title.)

Pix won't upload, but I can email. Will trade up or down for the right vehicle. I’m located in Calaveras County. Email or call Steve at 209-795-7445.