My '74 tii on Jalopnik

[Aaron R]

Hi all - 

 

I finally got ahold of my dream 02 back in August, and submitted the story to Jalopnik earlier this fall. It just went live here: 

Dragging My Dream BMW 2002tii Out of a Florida Field

JALOPNIK.COM

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This isn't just a dream car. It's the actual car that launched my lifelong automotive obsession when I was a kid. Now, after 25 years, it's finally mine.

 

Figured I'd share with a like-minded bunch. Hope you enjoy!

 

 

[danco_]

Fun article. 

 

 

Really cool to see you get your hands on the car after so many years and core memories. 

Start a rehab thread and I'll give it a follow. 

 

 

GL

[Mike Self]

Excellent story...where in Florida was it residing for the past 20+ years, and how come California plates?  I pursued a car from 1972 to 1987, so know how you feel when it's finally yours...

 

Keep us posted on your progress.  You have two goals--get 'er running to bring to Mid America in April, and/or Vintage in May 2023...

 

mike

[Leucadian]

Awesome story, it's cool to see some 02' love on Jalopnik.  

[Gordon]

Score! +1 on start a blog on your efforts to bring your tii back to life on the  FAQ blog page.

[Aaron R]

19 hours ago, Mike Self said:

Excellent story...where in Florida was it residing for the past 20+ years, and how come California plates?  I pursued a car from 1972 to 1987, so know how you feel when it's finally yours...

 

Keep us posted on your progress.  You have two goals--get 'er running to bring to Mid America in April, and/or Vintage in May 2023...

 

mike

Mike - It was in north central Florida not far from Gainesville. Had been in California for a time before that and ended up parked before the plates were changed. Car also had spent time in Va., and wears an old Va. inspection sticker as a result. 

[JsnPpp]

WOW! Great story, so cool to find it again. Definitely make a restore thread here so we can follow (and learn).

[Wallyinc]

I enjoyed reading your story as well! Shared it with a few friends. My car has a long history going back to my childhood too. Good luck with your new ride!

Edited November 23, 2022 by Wallyinc

[BarrettN]

I read in the article where your fuel tank is gummed up. It it turns out you have rust also, I was able to use electrolytic rust removal for cleaning up the inside of the gas tank on my tii. I used a couple of PVC end caps with holes punched in the like wheels to hold the rebar that I used as the anode off the surface of the tank. It worked well for me. 

 

Barrett 

Edited November 23, 2022 by BarrettN

[AceAndrew]

To be honest, I didn’t realize jalopnik still existed and even more surprised someone still reads it. 
 

That’s a remark on Jalopnik, not your story… which is fantastic.  Great read.  I’m with others here in saying I hope you start a build blog here for us to follow! 

[wheelieking]

Congrats on a great story! 

 

Subscribe. 

[Gordon]

Highly recommend you spend a  lot of time in this website from someone who has been there and done that regarding restoration of a 74 tii. 

BMW 2002 - my2002tii.com | 2002tii - Restoration

WWW.MY2002TII.COM

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My 1974 BMW 2002tii restoration project, including details, photographs, lessons learned and more

 

[Aaron R]

Thanks for all the replies, guys. I have posted some questions here about the car, but you’re all correct — it needs a build thread. I’ll start one to get us up to date. I was hesitant to start a thread till I had the Jalop piece done and published. I expect I’ll do another story on it at some point, but by then you’ll all be caught up.