1970 2002 project for sale - SOLD

[bimbill]

I'm offering this here as it is obviously better to find a local buyer than try to deal with transporting a rolling shell and many tubs of parts.

 

1970 BMW 2002 rolling sunroof shell, restored and painted by Kevin Kay Restorations in Redding, CA circa 1997.  At that time, over $13,000 in receipts ($40/hr labor rate at the time) including new nose panel, doors, front fenders, right rear quarter panel.  Remaining body parts were completely rust free.  The shell is about as rust free as you could hope to find in todays market.  Repainted in Chamonix from original Verona.

 

Matching numbers engine rebuilt to stock specs in 1997 and not run since.  Extra re-surfaced 121 head.  Engine should probably be dis-assembled and inspected, then resealed.

 

The following parts have been sourced to complete the assembly with many Euro spec details.

 

1.   Getrag 245 five speed O/D transmission with accompanied shortened drive shaft.
2.   Set of four E30 steel wheels with center caps and new General tires
3.   Complete brake upgrade components with:

                -front 320i hubs, 77 320i vented rotors, Volvo calipers

                -rear 320i backing plates, shoes, drums, pistons

                -NOS ATE master cylinder

                -Tii brake booster; verified holds vacuum.

4.    Ireland Engineering stage 1 lowering springs

5.    9 of 10 new belt trim.  Missing back-ordered pass door piece but have a good used part.

6.    NOS set of bumpers with Euro front and rear over-riders.

7.    Complete new tail light assemblies

8.    Complete new Euro headlight assemblies

9.    Used but excellent condition grille assembly (three pieces)

10.  Mostly new weather strip and seals

11.  Used but un-cracked three piece dash with Tii clock which works and keeps perfect time.

12.  A complete marine blue interior with un-cracked vinyl seat material and good, but not perfect door panels.  As an option the car can be sold with a complete black interior including NOS front door panels.  Black seats are used but uncracked with good stuffing.

13.  New salt and pepper carpet kit.  Not sure of the brand but it is very nice quality.

14.  Many new weather stripping pieces, many of which are NOS and as such should fit better than what is now available.

 

All remaining parts are either original from the restored shell or good used and correct parts sourced mostly in the local area.

 

Known needs are a headliner, windshield, shocks/strut inserts.  There are probably some other small pieces missing but I do have two tubs of new parts sourced over the last few years that will go with the car.

 

Clean WA title in my name.  If interested send me a PM with your phone or email and I can forward a Flickr album with 25 images.

 

Asking $9,500 OBO.

 

 

Edited August 13, 2020 by bimbill

[Teelinger]

So. Want. This. 

 

This is the best deal in a while. 

 

 

@bimbill you're killin me. But alas, I can't justify buying it. 

 

To the new buyer - I had a design all ready for this project. Hit me up if you want any ideas

 

GLWS

Edited June 23, 2020 by Teelinger

[bimbill]

There you go letting common sense rule your heart.  You know I had plans for a Ti clone with all the Euro bits I have for this.  We'll see what happens.

 

Thanks for your thoughts.

[joysterm]

WOW...wish I had some cans in the backyard to dig up...this is a great start for some lucky person. GLWTS

[roadhog0]

You can still do the Ti clone bill. Or maybe a 1600ti ;)

[gprotto]

This shell is absolutely pristine and the perfect "canvas" for a new owner's vision. 

I have had the pleasure of inspecting this shell top to bottom, front to back. .  The body panel replacement and paint work is a "10".  If I had a 4th garage bay, this car (and carefully sourced parts) would be tucked away. As we say...Where are you going to find another?  This is the one. Look no further. 

GLWS Bill!

 

[bimbill]

Thanks for the positive comments guys.  Very much appreciated.  Believe me Nathan, if I could I would be keeping this and assembling it with the goal of experiencing that feeling of driving a "new" 2002 like I did fifty years ago.  Yikes, I am really old.

[wheelieking]

Sent you a PM.  I'm trying to convince my dad to go in on this.   

[Jam3422]

Well, bummer, I was looking forward to the ti clone, but someone is going to end up with a great project at a great price. 

[bimbill]

24 minutes ago, Jam3422 said:

Well, bummer, I was looking forward to the ti clone, but someone is going to end up with a great project at a great price. 

Thanks Andy.  As you can imagine, very mixed emotions about selling this and if the world wasn't what it is right now I would stay with it.  But I will finish the Neue Klasse and have it ready for 02/02/21.

[Jam3422]

This would be better than perfect for a sleeper hot rod I'd love to do, but my garage is full, and the no offsite storage policy is strictly enforced at my house.

[roadhog0]

On 6/23/2020 at 1:19 PM, Jam3422 said:

Well, bummer, I was looking forward to the ti clone, but someone is going to end up with a great project at a great price. 

Dont worry, there's still a 1600 ;) 

I understand the pairing down of rigs. My fleet is getting a bit unwieldy...

[bimbill]

Have had some interest but no one has committed yet.  I've done an inventory of all the new/NOS parts I have plus a list of the few items needing to be sourced.  If you think this might be for you please send me a PM, otherwise next stop Craigslist of BAT.

[e30austin]

sending you a PM...

 

A

[bimbill]

I have taken a deposit on the car and will be going to its new home in Spokane within a couple of weeks.  Thanks, everyone, who expressed interest in the car.  I will let the new caretaker post information if he chooses.