WTB: Original Foldable Key Blank

[danco_]

Hi all,

 

As the title states, I'm after a foldable key that hasn't been cut, I'd like one for my 1600. If you have two, I'll take both! 

 

I am located in Southern California.

 

Thank you!

Ryan Danco

[Conserv]

Sorry, Ryan,

 

I've got nothing.  I was just wondering if you knew the time frame for the folding keys.  My 1967 model (6-volt, so pre-September 1967) seemed to have two sets of original keys, but neither was folding.  My 1970 model (early, as in September 8, 1969), on the other hand, had a folding key.  I still have it somewhere; I just can't find it since our move.  And my 1976 came with two sets of non-folding keys, and was definitely post-folding-key era.  So I'm guessing the "folding-key era" was some middle period of '02 production.

 

Good luck with your search.  My bet is that a long-established German BMW dealership or German eBay are the most likely places to find a folding key blank.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[ray_]

My '73 tii came with one. Well at least from the original owner.

 

I looked a few years ago, thru a friend with access to BMWNA inventory, for some folding blanks. The system showed that a few were available, but oddly we couldn't get our hands on any.

 

Recently I gave away the one I bought here.

 

I still have this, tho :-p

 

[HBChris]

My 11/68 02 had an uncut folding key, I sold it here 4 1/2 years ago when I sold the car.  The end was rubber/plastic.

[Conserv]

3 hours ago, HBChris said:

My 11/68 02 had an uncut folding key, I sold it here 4 1/2 years ago when I sold the car.  The end was rubber/plastic.

 

And my 9/69 '70's folding key also has a plastic end, light gray.  Do wish I could find it!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[ray_]

Mine's in sterling silver, made from a mold of the gray plastic handle. One of 2, according to the ebay seller, made by someone in Anchorage.

 

;-)

[Conserv]

10 minutes ago, ray_ said:

Mine's in sterling silver, made from a mold of the gray plastic handle. One of 2, according to the ebay seller, made by someone in Anchorage.

 

;-)

 

Huh?  ?

 

That's so ridiculous, it might be true!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

[ray_]

Yeah. Serendipitous. Or something!

 

[danco_]

Not sure if a folding key would be correct for a late 68 1600, but i would like to acquire one all the same.

 

I have a folding key with my 73 inka car. Not sure if original, but definitely the coolest part of the car (to me).

 

Photo for posterity.

 

[tahoedon]

My 68 1600 came with a folding key like the one in your picture along with a non folding key.

[Conserv]

So, thus far, a range of '68 through '73.  I'll bet anders will know whether folding keys came with '66 and '67 models.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[ray_]

3 minutes ago, Conserv said:

So, thus far, a range of '68 through '73.  I'll bet anders will know whether folding keys came with '66 and '67 models.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

I don't remember if my tii had a snorkel. And I have only one photo.

[Conserv]

8 minutes ago, ray_ said:

 

I don't remember if my tii had a snorkel. And I have only one photo.

 

Only one photo, and it doesn't show the "snorkel area"?  Then you should be confident saying, "My tii certainly had its original nosepiece.  No doubt about it!"  ??

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[kris]

Purchased years ago on eBay. Going to have it cut for my M2. 

 

 

Edited August 12, 2016 by kris

[Conserv]

Yes, it's beautiful!

 

Regards,

 

Steve