Well, the Schwarz 2002 is gone...

[HarryPR]

Sold the 2002 to a local guy on Tuesday. It was hard to see it leave, but other priorities and commitments forced its sale.

It went to a well-heeled enthusiast who has great plans for it, including maybe an S14 conversion. He promised to let me use it for a day once it's done.

I owned the little car for 19 years, bringing it from a rusty car that barely moved under its own power to a decent looking, quick little beast.

So, for the first time in 30+ years, there are no 2002's sleeping in my carport. I still theoretically own one (the stalled monumental touring project), but that one sits in a storage cubicle somewhere in the metro Atlanta area. I also still own the Baur 320/6 and the 1983 320i (and I am not parting either out as '02 parts donors). I'll still visit here every day and once in a while will still ask a dumb question or two just to stay up to date.

Cheers,

[JohnW]

Harry, your Schwarz car is indeed an icon in the 2002 community. You did a great job with it and the new owner should be very happy! Although it is gone from your possession, I'm glad you'll still be here on board!

[esty]

we sometimes must do hard things...but jezus fugging christ harry...i don't believe you sold your o2....after that many years it's a family member

man-o-man...i have nightmares about the thought of selling my 76....

well...there's another star somewhere waiting for you to make it shine

[Hutton]

Still waiting on the road trip from TX to PR ...60 memeber

TX2002sig

Hope we are still invited

Chris

[Pierre]

Harry,

You and your Schwartz are so connected. Seeing your picture after each post has made a permanent connection between man and machine in the minds of many of us. It's like me and Herb. I also brought him back for the verge of being crushed over 15 years ago. I am sorry you had to let yours go.

But I have a feeling you will get another.

[ray_]

Aw, man!

You'll be back, and not just virtually!

Cheers,

Ray

[NickVyse]

Didn't you have a child you could have sold instead?

Sad day Harry, but you've got to do...

Nick

[HarryPR]

Thanks to all for your kind words!

Back when I did the full resto in '92, I always said to my wife that it would be my "last one", which I would never sell. Guess I fooled her!

After 30+ years one can't just walk away, so as soon as conditions allow I'll be looking for another one.

[c.d.iesel]

......well if your driving through down-town

Darien Connecticut - there is my former cars brother parked for sale

at the center gas station. Same Anthrazite Gray, shortened front bumper,

round fog lights, purty BBS wheels......... don't know the phone # or $$ ? ? ? My 1984 300D-T is getting all my love at the moment.

Harry, you'll feel fine in a few days.

Sounds like you have too many To-Do items on your

list anyway. Welcome to down-sizing

[dlmrun2002]

You can still Party at the Vintage. Need help with the touring?

Doug M. NY country

[gastephens]

Harry,

Say it ain't so! I know you loved that car so I am sure you had a great reason to sell and I am sure there are more old car adventures in your future.

All the best,

Glenn

[rover1]

you sold that car because you have way to many cars im in the same boat the question is how much did you put into it and how much were you able to sell it for?

[stone02]

Hi,

harry you mentioned a touring project.

i have a friend who is just getting back

into 02's after a long time and he is looking

for a touring. is there a chance that the car

may also be for sale? not trying to be a

buzzard, just thought i would ask.

thanks

stone

[mtriple]

Harry,

Your 02 was (and still) is one of my favorite on this board. too bad you had to sell and please have the new guy post about the car here.

you'll be back

hamada

[Todd21]

You'll be back...... in black.

Todd