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[1968-1600]

Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I just bought a 1968 1600. It’s in pretty good shape, I just need to reassemble the engine. Cheers and hope to learn from all of you. 

[Mike Self]

Welcome to the 02 fraternity/sorority...be sure and enter your car on the register that's part of the site--and post more pictures.  

 

The site's archives has a wealth of information about our cars, but don't be shy about asking questions.  When you do it always helps to mention the car's VIN, as--especially with the early cars like yours--BMW made some fairly significant changes during the production year; that can make a difference in how to fix something.  If the engine is original, its number should match the car's VIN.  

 

Like the color, BTW--looks like Golf (a bright yellow-ish green) but not sure.  Don't think that was an offered color in 1968, but you should be able to determine the car's original color--either by remaining unpainted parts or by the sticker that's near the VIN plate.   

 

Glad to have you on board.

 

mike

[Schnellvintage]

Welcome to the fun!  Enjoy the road and spirited driving after you get it back together.  We are all here to help the process and progress.

 

Cheers,

Matt

Edited January 20, 2023 by Schnellvintage
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[PapaG]

Welcome. Do not hesitate to ask questions. I was a newbie here a couple of years ago and, despite having lots of experience on lots of different cars, none were the BMW 2002 - I simply could not have undertaken the project I am involved in (full restoration of a '76) without the graciousness and knowledge of the folks on this site.

Edited January 20, 2023 by PapaG

[FunElan]

Welcome. Love the sunshine CA plate. If you're in CA, be sure to check out SoCalVintage BMW - we'll have some group drives and events in the next few months. 

 

Don't see many golf yellow 1600s!

[72MetallicMalaga]

Nice plates, old school!

[1968-1600]

It came with this interior. Does anyone know if that shift knob and steering wheel are original or aftermarket? 

[Son of Marty]

Both are after market.

[Leucadian]

Welcome!

 

Prepare yourself for years of enjoyment, punctuated by brief frustration, then more enjoyment.

 

The FAQ is an incredible resource, enjoy!

Edited January 21, 2023 by Leucadian

[joebarthlow]

Welcome! This forum is the best resource for the 2002! Love your Golf color!

 

Looks like a Nardi steering wheel. If so, it will have his signature etched on one of the spokes, though I have never seen a Nardi with spoke placement like that. 

[2002dude]

On 1/20/2023 at 7:00 AM, Mike Self said:

Welcome to the 02 fraternity/sorority...be sure and enter your car on the register that's part of the site--and post more pictures.  

 

The site's archives has a wealth of information about our cars, but don't be shy about asking questions.  When you do it always helps to mention the car's VIN, as--especially with the early cars like yours--BMW made some fairly significant changes during the production year; that can make a difference in how to fix something.  If the engine is original, its number should match the car's VIN.  

 

Like the color, BTW--looks like Golf (a bright yellow-ish green) but not sure.  Don't think that was an offered color in 1968, but you should be able to determine the car's original color--either by remaining unpainted parts or by the sticker that's near the VIN plate.   

 

Glad to have you on board.

 

mike

Thanks for mentioning the registry. I didn’t know that was on here. Really cool idea.