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1968 BMW 1600-2 for sale


Marlo

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This car belong to my kids grandparents, been sitting for over 20 years in Tempe AZ desert dry climate. I pulled it out and was really wanting to restore it to as original as possible but after discussing we decided to sell it for $5000  obo cash. It's non running and the interior needs a lot of work, There is small 3 inch area of rust found on bottom right fender, more surface rust, a couple of rust bubbles. I had the door keys made but it will need a new ignition switch, the locksmith didn't bring the right key for the trunk, not sure if it's broke or just locked. I may end up drilling it out to get the door chrome mirror and the 3rd hub cap, whatever else is in there. Matching VIN 1562051 and showing 84418 miles, not sure what was wrong with it when they stopped driving it. I had a mechanics look at it and said the engine still has compression and is not locked.

 

Finally found a locksmith who could open the trunk and found pretty great trunk treasure. Original Owner's handbook, Owners Guide, jack and took kit. pg2 has the story. 

 

Per BMW archive

The BMW 1600 US VIN 1562051 was manufactured on December 20th, 1967 and delivered on January 02nd, 1968 to the BMW importer Hoffman Motors Corp. in New York City. The original color was Caribe, paint code 059.

Just added more photos of the trunk pg 2 of this posting has the story. Pretty exciting trunk treasure find.
 

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Non-running cars are even more difficult to value than running cars!

 

Positives:  (1.) December 1967-manufactured U.S. 1968 model.  Thus, it is an early car but with 12-volt electricals; (2.) appears to be a factory Caribe car.  This is a great and rare color; (3.) appears to be a quite complete car, with the exception of the car's interior.  It would be nice to know if the car is "numbers-matching", i.e., engine number equals VIN, 1562051.

 

Negatives:  (1.) non-running car, so the condition of the engine, transmission, differential, and brakes is entirely unknown; (2.) interior has 1974 front seats, the door cards and rear seat are of un-identifiable date, as they have been re-upholstered in a non-original style (steering wheel appears to be an original 1968 wheel); (3.) no keys, a relatively minor inconvenience but an inconvenience nonetheless; and (4.) rust. There is a big difference in value if you can stick a screwdriver through some of these panels or if the rust is truly surface rust.  No offense targeted at this seller, but at least 9 out of 10 cars described as having "surface rust only" have more than just surface rust!  The car needs a PPI by an independent person who knows '02's.  

 

I believe a NON-RUNNING, not-clapped-out 1968 1600-2 should be in the $2,000 to $5,000 range, depending on the actual rust present.  The same car in RUNNING condition would have an appreciably higher value range.

 

It certainly doesn't look like a parts car.  It looks like a car with real potential, but I'm basing that on photos, an imperfect tool!

 

Here's a link to a drool-worthy restored 1966 1600-2 in Caribe!

 

http://s160.photobucket.com/user/02Anders/media/BMW VIN 150XXXX/IMG_0137-2_zpsdzuqr09c.jpg.html

 

 

GLWS,

 

Steve

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1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Steve, I really appreciate your knowledge and information you have provided me about my vehicle. I'm going to try and find the VIN on the engine to see if it matches. I've been looking, do you know where I would find it? I'll try take pictures of it as well. I'm considering trying to get it running; that alone would be a highlight since I do not think I'll be able to restore it like I wanted. The VIN has been since recycled per BMW since it hasn't been registered since 1988 per the plates. I'm going to call around to see if I can get someone to inspect the body for me.

 

I appreciate all of the comments on the vehicle. I will definitely keep you posted.  

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Marlo:

 

Just above the starter at the back of your motor is a flat plate that should have a copy of the VIN number stamped on it.  It is sometimes hard to read, so use a wire brush to bring up the numbers.  It should match the VIN # on the VIN plate and stamped on the front fender support on the passenger side.

 

Cool car...

 

Mark92131

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