engine and drivetrain Info on my 72 02 vin 2579308 PLEASE

[Livio]

I recently purchased a 1972 02, I have been on this forum since and have already started my parts gathering, the car is a driver a few rust spots here and there but nothing crazy, does need a bit of tlc to bring back to full glory,

MUCH THANKS to the FAQ members whom I have either purchased parts from or learnt a thing or two about these great little cars, no stranger to BMWs but certainly a virgin soul when it comes to the 02.

MY VIN 2579308 can any of the veterans here shed some light on this little guys history, or direct me where I can source some history, it is currently red not sure if that is factory doorjamb stickers are painted, engine bay is black, trunk is funky green coating similar to rust coating stuff, a hint of orange a few places paint is chipping inside door jambs, not sure if this is primer or basecoat.

Livio

[Dirka]

Send an email to Andreas ( Andreas(dot)Harz(at)partner(dot)bmwgroup(dot)com ) with your vin number and will respond with manufacture date, date recieved by hoffman and orginal color.

[c.d.iesel]

2579308 = model 1971 2002

left hand drive USA

2572070 to 2593704 produced between April '71 to Aug '73

[Kpeters]

Let me know if you already managed to get an answer from Andreas, if not I will be glad to run your vin with BMW group archive and see what info they have for us.

[Livio]

Email sent to Andreas,

CD, doing my homework on this site I have learnt you are one of those highly respected individuals with both knowledge and time for all who need assisstance, I appreciate what time you took to gather the info for me, I am hoping the production date was 1971 but sold as model yr 72, at least the registration card I got from previous owner states 72.

I haven't tried to register it yet it will be done in Fl. I hope I don't get any issues with not having a title the regi card does say transferrable though.

Kpeters I will keep you in mind and post what I get back maybe you can add alittle more to it.

Thanks all

Livio

[Livio]

Dear Livio,

Thank you for your email.

The BMW 2002 US VIN 2579308 was manufactured on November 18th, 1971 and delivered on November 25th, 1971 to the BMW importer Hoffman Motors Corp. in New York City. The original colour was Colorado, paint code 002..

Any other info that could be added would be greatly appreciated, I guess being a late 71 production would make sense for a 72 model/sale year.

CD anyone??