Mike Pugh's old 1800 for sale

[jmon0261]

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bmw/1800/1932718.html

 

Very nice updated and rebuilt NK-  would be tough to build it for this.

 

The build thread for this car is here in the NK forum

[MikeinNC]

Robert is quite sad to have to sell the car.   I was too.   It was one of my most enjoyable projects that I have done   I will be glad to answer any questions that folks may have about the car.   It is a fantastic cruiser with some neat features, including AC

[zinz]

Wow... Folks this car is awesome, from stem to stern. Was there at the big reveal at MidAm. Way better than buying a new "appliance car". Would make a great daily driver IMO. 

 

Ed

[tisalover]

I personally believe that the green 1800 Mike Pugh restored is probably the best all around 1800 on the planet.

Nick Vyse s car is the super contender with his new hot Rod motor and the campagnolo  wheels, of course.  

Of course I'd have to drive them both to make a determination.

Mike's car is built to be driven, has great AC and meticulous upgrades. It is an amazing car.

 

Best regards, Peter

[Naz]

Any pics of the interior or engine bay?


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[02tom]

edit: looking for something else entirely, found the build thread:

 

NK Project - Page 4

 

There's a few of the unfinished interior toward the bottom of Esty's gallery:

 

Esty's Carpet Gallery

 

Edited April 10, 2017 by 02tom

[Naz]

edit: looking for something else entirely, found the build thread:
 
NK Project - Page 4
 
There's a few of the unfinished interior toward the bottom of Esty's gallery:
 
Esty's Carpet Gallery
 

Lots of work went into that. Beautiful interior.


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[NickVyse]

On 4/8/2017 at 5:27 AM, tisalover said:

I personally believe that the green 1800 Mike Pugh restored is probably the best all around 1800 on the planet.

Nick Vyse s car is the super contender with his new hot Rod motor and the campagnolo  wheels, of course.  

Of course I'd have to drive them both to make a determination.

 

Thank you Peter, appreciate that, although I couldn't compete for that accolade as mine's a 1600 :-)

 

Haven't actually dropped the new engine in yet - Provence Tour for a week from tomorrow and was running out of time and didn't need the stress. The current engine is running so well it seemed daft not to run it as is - esp as I just opened up the plug gap with the 123tune distributor and it feels even perkier. Mike's is a great build and I've been tempted to fit an e9 AC system, but there are so few days that I would truly appreciate it I keep coming to the conclusion the weight and complexity is unnecessary for where I live.

 

For me Mikes old car would be perfect with some period rims, and as people have said, a true daily prospect. I use mine almost all the time and the big boot and 4 doors, plus it's diminutive over all size compared to modern crap makes it a brilliant run about. The new owner won't be disappointed and will have an appreciating asset he or she can enjoy to the full.