Philadelphia-Area Roll Call

[MattL]

Philly doesn’t quite “fit” into any of the regional groups: NYC is probably closest, but I can’t imagine a self-respecting Philadelphian lining up under that banner. (No offense, New Yorkers: we are a stubborn, prideful people.)

 

It would be great to know who’s around, and maybe put some faces to the albeit-rare local 02 sightings. So, I thought I’d ask for a show of hands of Philly/Mainline/SJ/CNJ/Bucks/Chester/Delaware owners (and/or anyone else who identifies as one of us). 

 

I’ll start:

 

MattL

1976 Pastellblau 2002

Collingswood, NJ

 

I’m a new (second-time) owner, with my car currently up on stands as I rebuild the shifter, refurb the brakes, replace the springs, and put on new sway bars. I’m no expert, but I’ve figured a few things out and would be happy to lend a hand to a fellow local 02’er. 

[Cruzr]

I have tried to organize drives. Few people respond, or cancel at the last minute.

 

 

Anyways, I know of a few who are not regulars on the FAQ.  Let me know if you feel like getting together.

 

Robert (cruzr on this board)

 

[MattL]

Will do, Robert. Thanks. Where are you located?

[Gordon]

I'm 90 miles away near Baltimore.   My tii is in hibernation for the winter. I'll pull it out of storage weather permitting around the end of March and start Vintage prep.

 

G-Man

[Greg_Tchilinguirian]

I live at the Jersey shore and work in Princeton.  I'm game to meet up sometime. 

 

Greg

[Britts02]

I was wondering if there’s any active northeast get together. Middletown nj

[Cruzr]

19 hours ago, MattL said:

Will do, Robert. Thanks. Where are you located?

I'm in East Windsor, exit 8 of the turnpike.

[MattL]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I’ll bump this thread periodically in search of more locals. 

[ians]

Modded ‘72 is in a few pieces now but should be up and running by the time salt is off the roads. I’m in The Old City area of Phila. 

[mvliotta]

I’m in NJ, closer to NYC. 

 

There was a get together last fall with about 10 cars in the city. Hopefully that continues. 

 

I’d be game to travel south if something gets organized. 

 

Vince

[MattL]

Bump for spring. 

[Cruzr]

Available...

[Greg Kimber]

There is a group in the New Hope PA / Lambertville NJ area. We have about 20 members that get together 6 or 7 times a year for country road drives. See the BMW Classic Magazine for coverage of the Octoberfest event. If interested reply and I'll put you in touch with the organizer.

  

[Charles in PA]

I am in Central PA but have made a few trips down to the Southeast to join @bavariaboy and the Bucks County Rocket Dogs that @Greg Kimber mentioned for drives.  The Nittany Bimmers Chapter also does a very popular covered bridge drive through Lancaster County.  Would be great if Central and SE PA could meet someday!

[Greg Kimber]

Great idea, do you have Steve OnNeill's contact info? He heads the Rocket Dogs.