'72 2002tii for sale in St. Paul MN - 2760097

[John_in_VA]

This tii was in the Washington DC area for a number of years - now for sale in MN.  Is anyone familiar with this car / owner?  I have a friend in the DC area interested, but don't recall seeing it.  Thanks!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Low-VIN-1971-build-BMW-2002tii-/323223836357

 

 

Edited May 1, 2018 by John_in_VA

[jgerock]

Never seen this one before. Owner must keep it hidden. 

[MikeD]

John....I don't recall ever seeing it either.  Looks to be a nice example.  The item location said it was in

Saint Paul, Minnesota now.  I wonder how long ago it left the DC area.

[02Les]

Reportedly restored in 2005, rblt mtr, new fenders, re-upholstered seats.

On Ebay 2006 in Shelton, CT.

On Ebay Aug '10 (Mercedes Benz Dealer) Melbourne, FL.

On Ebay Nov '10 (Mercedes Benz Dealer) Jupiter, FL.

For sale May '11 (Classic Car Dealer) Washington, DC.

 

Assume whomever bought it in 2011 in Washington, took it to St. Paul, MN (per the current Ebay Seller)

[John_in_VA]

I missed the fact that it was in MN now!

Les - thanks for the great service you provide by keeping up with the VINS!

[penth2o]

Isn’t Blunt over that way?  

Maybe he knows something about it. 

[LJtii]

It's always tough to figure how anyone really thinks they'll sell a car for over $25K with no more than 3 photos.

 

[bmw_e30]

looks nice but agree on the photos. if you want 45k i want 50+ pictures at least

[Conserv]

23 hours ago, LJtii said:

It's always tough to figure how anyone really thinks they'll sell a car for over $25K with no more than 3 photos.

 

 

+1

 

I judge the (a.) quality of a restoration or (b.) originality of an “un-restored” example by the engine compartment....

 

Without a single engine compartment photo, I assume the worst: they didn’t spend a cent under the hood, or that ‘72 tii’s got a Toyota Supra engine.... ? 

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

['76mintgrün'02]

                                                  (bubble bubble, toil and trubble)

Edited May 2, 2018 by '76mintgrun'02

[penth2o]

Throw a paintjob on it and it’s a $24,000 02. Oh. It’s a Tii. $50,000. 

Someone is going to be disappointed if they do a buy it now. 

[penth2o]

Asked for close up hi res engine and undercarriage pics. For $45,000 this is what I get. 

 

 

 

Edited May 2, 2018 by penth2o

[Conserv]

Don’t get me wrong, from the photos shown, this looks like a good car: a very early 1972 tii (manufactured October 1971 presumably) in a classic color combo — I’m also assuming it’s an original Polaris car, easily verified by BMW Archives (info.grouparchiv@bmwgroup.com).

 

Yes, the tired engine compartment does not match the perky exterior, but we’ve all seen worse. Hell...many of us have owned worse...

 

First photo: my 2762757 as purchased.  Second photo: my 2762757 after minor “refreshing”.

 

If you’re interested, you should be examining all the usual rust-prone areas for rust or prior repairs. Has the underside been undercoated post-factory — it looks pretty dark down there for a Polaris car? Obviously, the lower portion of the nosepiece is afflicted with some rust. Shock towers look fine. But what do the floors, rockers, and frame rails really look like? Pull out the bottom cushion of the rear seat and look at the floor carefully, especially around the rear subframe mounts.

 

$45K car, as is? Not by my yardstick, but every time a tii is auctioned, my yardstick proves to be....antiquated.

 

If this is a low-rust 1972 tii, that looks entirely respectable inside and out, it will sell for more than most of us find “reasonable”.... ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

Edited May 2, 2018 by Conserv

[halboyles]

12 minutes ago, Conserv said:

Hell...many of us have owned much worse...

And are damn proud of it!

[John_in_VA]

Ended May 03, 2018 , 8:00AM

 

Current bid:

US $27,100.00

Reserve not met

[ 36 bids ]

 

 

Price:

US $44,999.00