Außenlackierung decal placement

[golf73]

The Außenlackierung-BMW decal on my November '72-build '73 is not in the usual location above the VIN plate in the engine bay like most of these cars. But, I've seen others located where mine is. Anyone know why some cars have them placed in this location?

 

I searched the topic and read a few old threads about it but I didn't really see a solid answer, so now that they're "worth more now than ever before" I thought someone might have some updated info. Thx.

 

Edited February 6, 2022 by golf73

[1936spyder]

My March 13th, 1973 build date 02 had its color decal in the same location as yours, as does my August 1st, 1974 tii, both engine compartments being original/unrestored.
 

Decal placement changed a bit during the course of the 02’s production run and was even somewhat erratic within the same model year as I’ve come to understand. People have joked about whether or not they were placed before or after lunch and whether it might’ve been a Friday or not…

[2002iii]

26 minutes ago, 1936spyder said:

My March 13th, 1973 build date 02 had its color decal in the same location as yours, as does my August 1st, 1974 tii, both engine compartments being original/unrestored.
 

Decal placement changed a bit during the course of the 02’s production run and was even somewhat erratic within the same model year as I’ve come to understand. People have joked about whether or not they were placed before or after lunch and whether it might’ve been a Friday or not…

Those ones were done on backwards day, so instead of going on the back of the fender they went on the front.

[tjones02]

For the most part I’ve seen nearly all very early and US market ‘02s have their color stickers above the riveted on VIN plate. Whereas most European market ones had it on the leading edge of the fender. Some US cars were stickered on backwards days.

[conkitchen]

Like most narratives in todays internet revisionist history world, use, change, rewrite to fit your needs.  All the cool kids are doing it.  

[Einspritz]

47 minutes ago, conkitchen said:

All the cool kids are doing it.  

 

I will never join a group that would have me as a member.

 

My US '72 and '74 turbo both have them above the VIN

[golf73]

OK, it seems like there is no definitive answer. I don't believe the "Fritz had too many on his lunch break" and the "backwards day" stuff. Thanks!

[tomphot]

There were also a large number of Tii's produced with snorkles BTW. 

[golf73]

37 minutes ago, tomphot said:

There were also a large number of Tii's produced with snorkles BTW. 

 

Let's not get into that, man ?