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Henry's '72 Bmw 2002


soy_Henry

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I posted up a topic a couple weeks ago asking about a BMW 2002 as a DD. I just got one! A 1972 BMW 2002. I'll post some more info on it and more pictures after I detail it tomorrow. But for now here it is!

 

 

 

Hey folks! Sorry I took super long to get back at this. Im Enrique, I just graduated with a civil engineering degree from Pacific, NorCal resident and I love soccer. 

 

A month ago today I picked up my 1972 2002! I purchased it from an amazing third owner. Here is a history from his records of the car....

 

 

1972 BMW 2002

VIN: ####### (April ’72)

 

Ownership history

  • First owner, name unknown, 1972-1975
  • Second owner, John , 1975-2003
  • Third owner, Steve , 2003-2014; mileage: 147,800 at purchase; mileage on 2/09/2014: 166,006; total mileage since 2003: 18,206
  • Fourth owner, Enrique, 2014-present: 

 

Description

  • Rebuilt 4 cylinder original engine, 10/1999, 125,420 miles, Bimmers BMW Service, Belmont, CA (now San Carlos, CA)
  • Mileage on rebuilt engine:  40,586
  • 5-speed manual transmission conversion, same as above
  • Drive shaft reconditioned (all bearings, front bushing, Giubo) and balanced, 3/2007
  • Reconditioned cylinder head and all-new valves and rocker assembly (original head: stripped threads in #1 cylinder spark plug hole), 4/2006, 157,530 miles, Alpina Car Center, Napa, CA; mileage on head on 2/09/2014:  8476
  • Paint (body work, bare metal sanding, primer, Sahara color coat, clear coat),  12/2003, Hanerhaus,  Santa Rosa, CA)
  • All new  body trim, re-chromed all bumper parts, new window seals and sunroof seals, heavy duty sway bar, 12/2003, Hanerhaus, Santa Rosa, CA
  • New custom carpet (Porsche material), 11/2003, Silverado Upholstery, Napa, CA
  • New trunk custom  carpet, 4/2007, Silverado Upholstery, Napa, CA
  • Recaro seats; new front console; AM-FM-CD and Boston Acoustic speakers
  • Always kept in the garage, never driven in bad weather
  • Exterior, interior and mechanical condition:  excellent
  • Original keys (copy used for driving),  original owner’s manuals; BMW shop manual (blue binder), BMW parts manuals v. 1+2, other BMW manuals; some spare parts

 

Repair history (partial list)

  • Exterior, interior and mechanical repairs as described  above
  • New exhaust system, 11/2003
  • New radiator, hoses, thermostat, 7/2004
  • New rear brake drums, shoes, cylinders, parking brake cables 11/2004
  • New alternator (upgraded output type) and new voltage regulator, 12/2004
  • Electronic ignition, Pertronix, 7/2005
  • New ignition switch (at key), 8/2005
  • New engine mounts 12/2006
  • New distributor, 4/2008
  • New front brakes (calipers, rotors, pads), all new Bilstein Heavy Duty shock absorbers, reconditioned original steel wheels, 9/2011, Bavarian Professionals, Berkeley, CA
  • Rebuilt Weber 32/36 carburetor, 6/2012, purchased from 2002 Haus, installed by Bavarian Professionals, Berkeley, CA

 

 

So the car was kept in really good condition, it has been treating me well and has been a real joy to my life. As Steve told me, "To know one is to love one." I thought I loved it before I even had one but I am definitely loving my car more as I drive it and learn more about it. All I have done to is since purchase is add a newer stereo and gave it a good exterior and interior detail( I have been lagging on the engine bay detail though). 

 

I have a little bit of wrenching experience and love to learn and be hands on with stuff. Currently this is my daily driver. Its on and off hot but mostly hot out here in Cali but I have always liked to roll windows down so driving with no ac and riding windows down in the heat is no problem especially since this car is awesome!

 

A little minor issue that came up a week ago was the brake lights weren't working. Quick fix, wiring was loose. I plan on getting  third brake light since I am still a little nervous about getting rear ended( I was rear ended in my like two months ago in my Corolla which I don't have anymore). Here are some more pictures...

 

 

 

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  • 5 weeks later...

Nice score. Sounds as if you are already enjoying it . Hard to beat an 02 for sheer driving pleasure. Put over 500 miles on my tii this weekend on our "NC Group 02" drive in the VA/WVa mountains  and loved every minute of it.

Enjoy.

Sam Adams
1972 Inka 2000tii Touring, 1968 Manila 1600-2, 2001 325iT
 

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Beautiful Sahara '02!  Malaga and Sahara are my favorite colors. 

My first 2002 was a '73 Sahara over 4 decades ago . . .  I'll never forget it.

 

Drive it, maintain it, enjoy it, and best of luck with it!

 

-Bob

'72 Malaga 2002

-Bob
(current: 1972 Malaga 2002, VIN 2584644, build date July 26, 1972)

 

Previous: 1973 Sahara 2002 #2585896 (RIP), 1969 1600, 1971 2002, 1964 Triumph Herald convertible, 1965 Triumph Herald convertible, 1961 Triumph TR3A, 1967 Triumph TR4A-irs, 1959 Austin Healey 100/6, and about 10 other cars (most of which were quite boring)...

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