for sale 4 Car Graveyard In New York

[Mark92131]

Year:: 1974

Make:: BMW

Model:: 2002Tii

Price:: 3000.00

Location: : Binghamton, NY

I saw this no reserve auction on eBay for 4 cars (2 Tii's?) in New York.  Wow, you might be hard pressed to get on good car out of the 4, but the Polaris Tii looks to be in the best shape of the 4.  Lot's of rust and neglect.  One of them looks like it was MintGrun, but it is pretty far gone.  Not for the faint of heart.

 

NM/NA,

 

 

Mark92131

 

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2002-Tii-/281777951862?forcerrptr=true&hash=item419b465476&item=281777951862

[Conserv]

I was fascinated by this bunch, but they may all be too far gone unless the BRAVEST restorer takes on this project. So...how brave are YOU feeling?

2762806 is a '73 model tii, manufactured in October 1972. Originally Verona (red), with black interior and a sunroof. REALLY rusty, makes me REALLY sad! But, hey, no snorkel! You see? You must focus on the bright side!

2742583 is a problem, probably. That VIN is from an April 1976-manufactured 2002, but everything else hollers '74 tii: factory brackets for the airbox, a firewall notch -- barely visible -- dash clock, '74 front seats (7 pleats and widespread headrest supports), and, of course, a '74 tii engine (aluminum runners AND vacuum limiting valve). The "problem" could be as simple as the upper pad on the steering column, with VIN tag, which is shown to verify the VIN. Perhaps this single component was swapped from a '76 and the REAL chassis VIN is a '74-tii-correct 278XXXX. However, (a.) it has a snorkel -- let's not get into THAT issue -- (b.) the orange "Genuine Parts" sticker on the right inner fender is the '76-only version (no "Achtung") -- this is probably the most damning evidence -- and (c.) the fact that the seller both calls it a '76 AND says it has a title makes me think that 2742583 is the VIN on the title. If so, some one's going to have some 'splaining to do to get a 278XXXX '74 tii title! And until then, it's just a '76 2002 "with a cop motor". Appears to be originally Polaris, as Mark noted, with navy blue interior and a sunroof.

The other two? Even rustier!

Come on! You know you want them! Show us all that you are "Car Guy/Gal Extraordinaire"!

Regards and good luck,

Steve

Edited August 21, 2015 by Conserv

[Drana16]

How brave must one be to take on this challenge? Am i contemplating on buy but what would be the best price to bid too?

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[Conserv]

How brave must one be to take on this challenge? Am i contemplating on buy but what would be the best price to bid too?

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How brave, you ask? You must have no natural fear of rust -- and good welding skills. You must be unafraid of the half-rotted remains of rodents and small woodland animals. You must savor the smell of old carpeting and stale gasoline. You must be able to meet each new challenge -- "I didn't know that COULD break," -- with a shrug and a simple "I think it's time for a beer." If you have a significant other, he/she must be flexible and understanding -- or travel a lot. Are you that person, Drane16?

I don't see lots of competitors jumping in early. This lot is, to 99 out of 100 potential buyers, a used parts purchase, not a car purchase. And used parts, sitting in Binghamton, New York, are heavily discounted! For $3,000, and with a lot of hustle, you might be able to get your money back by parting out rather than restoring any of the cars. Assume the engines are stuck until it's proven otherwise. And remember there's a lot of in-op car moving, storage, and disassembly to accomplish that.

The seller has added to the listing that he would be willing to part the cars if there are no buyers. Conversely, maybe he would sell a single car or two cars if you don't want the kit and caboodle.

Good luck,

Steve

[Conserv]

"Sold" on August 26th for $5,001, but re-listed August 28th with a starting bid of $4,900. The new listing focuses more on the '73 tii than the original (first) listing -- probably appropriately -- and the '73 tii's new description makes it sound more....restorable. I have my doubts nonetheless!

Since there were only two bidders in the first auction -- and the higher bidder is obviously not completing the sale -- I also doubt whether that $4,900 minimum bid will bear fruit!

Regards,

Steve

Edited August 29, 2015 by Conserv

[Drana16]

The cars are in horrible freakin shape. I offered him 1000 for the tii alone that was missing a rear axle and he said I was low balling him. Also tried to explain that 1976 did not come in a tii but he wouldn't have it. Stay away!!!!

[oh2fly]

These 2002s are perfect examples of why I walked away from east coast 2002s in 1975. Most are rusty parts only cars. 

[Conserv]

They're back! Starting bid: $200.

Regards,

Steve

[Conserv]

Bidding is currently up to $455, with a day and half to go. Yes, I realize that bidding at this point doesn't tell us much!

My point for posting? I hope that someone with some real experience with '02s is actually looking at this car. This is NOT a good purchase for an '02 newbie. But for someone who has been through '02 rust issues before -- and who is able to distinguish hood replacement from floor replacement, a bad floor from a REALLY bad floor -- maybe there is a restorable tii here. And maybe that tii will sell at a price that makes it make sense!

Regards,

Steve

[Drana16]

It's also the fact that the tii doesn't have a rear axle. When towing it, there going to twist the chassis for sure. I deal with a lot of rust before, trust me it's bad!!!

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[Conserv]

It's also the fact that the tii doesn't have a rear axle. When towing it, there going to twist the chassis for sure. I deal with a lot of rust before, trust me it's bad!!!

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You're right. It needs to have the left rear wheel pulled off and a wheeled dolly strapped under the rear. It's an inconvenience but it shouldn't stop a flatbed/tow truck driver who comes forewarned and prepared.

Regards,

Steve

[Conserv]

Sold at $1,025. Let's see if this sale actually "sticks"!

Regards,

Steve

[Conserv]

They're back! But in an "edited" and more manageable form -- hook up the trailer and go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281854501059?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Regards,

Steve

Edited November 12, 2015 by Conserv