Thoughts on this 2002

[Deuce]

Hello all -

 

I've had my eye on picking up a 2002 for going on a year now. Had one when I was young and trying to return to my youth I guess... Looking for a fixer upper to turn into a weekend driver and leaning toward a roundie. Want to do a five speed swap and since I'm retired have plenty of time to tinker with the project. I've seen a couple nice lower priced cars come up for sale online but before I can take a look they have sold. Now I see this car on eBay and it seems to be a possibility. Rust does not seem too bad and it's theoretically had the engine overhauled 5k ago with performance upgrades. Body is straight and the 5 speed is included with the sale. I'd pull out the bolt in roll cage and return it to a stock interior...

 

I'm unable to inspect the car so a little uneasy bidding on it but after losing out on a few others I'm tempted to at least put my hat in the ring. If anyone sees any major red flags in this ad or has any history on the car please let me know. It may go for way beyond what I'd be willing to bid but who knows?  Thank you for the assist!

 

1971 BMW 2002

WWW.EBAY.COM

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MOMO steering wheel. BMW logo shifter. Free Local Pickup. Bosch electric fan – IPK 12V 0 130 701 229. Original CV joints and shafts from 3.64 differential. MSD coil part no. 8202. MSD 6A part no. 6200 and amplifier (?. ).

 

['76mintgrün'02]

This seems like a good suggestion.

 

2/8/2023 REVISION - Contact me for a link to a photo album with more detailed pictures

 

(It's the last line of the description).

[2002iii]

Looks pretty clean.

Definitely get the link for more pictures.

[tech71]

What’s up with that VIN?

1678761?

Does that sound right for a 71 2002?

Pretty sure it’s not

My 71 2002s VIN starts with 257

Something fishy there

That would be enough for me to pass

Edited February 11, 2023 by tech71

[Mike Self]

17 minutes ago, tech71 said:

1678761?

Does that sound right for a 71 2002?

Yep...that's a pre- "modell 71" 1971 car, so it would have the silver dollar instruments, short rear bumper ends, no rubber moldings on the bumpers, no knee moldings, short console, etc.  the 166/167XXXX VINs ran from the beginning of 1968 US spec production up to 1680000, when the factory shifted over to 2570001 sometime in April 1971.   

 

So if it's advertised as a '71, it is.

 

mike

 

PS  based on the visible rust, I'd want to see several pictures of the trunk's innards--both the inner rear wheel arches, the gas tank area and the spare tire well with the spare out.

[paulyg]

Lots of bodywork needed, plenty of visible rust around: the rear wheel wells including the rockers, the roof, the front lip. The description seems relatively honest but does minimize/omit the rust issues. Rust bubbles on door. Driver front grille broken and missing a slat. Is the kidney on upside down? 

 

Seems like an honest project, although it definitely falls into the "not currently running" category (no battery). Also weird that the brake hard lines were supposedly upgraded/replaced yet the rubber flex hoses remain, at least in the rear. Brake reservoir flex lines are toasted. Looks like something strange going on with the pedal box? A test drive would be illuminating, because if it doesn't really run or stop then it doesn't have a whole lot going for it. 

[Howardpowered]

wow! i cant wait to retire if doing so will make me feel like i can tackle that!  

[dirving]

Cool seats but yeah rusty project. Just paint these days is big bucks

[syncrosurf]

Yep - the closer I get to retirement, the easier projects like this seem.

[Deuce]

Thanks all - 

 

Good catch on the availability of more photos - that revision was added after I last looked at the ad. I've requested the link and will see where things go from here!

[otisdog]

1 hour ago, syncrosurf said:

Yep - the closer I get to retirement, the easier projects like this seem.

They aren't....even though you don't have to go into work, the days fly by.

[bob02]

The rocker rust and sellers lack of acknowledgment in the description is a little scary.

 

 Bob

[John76]

1 hour ago, otisdog said:

even though you don't have to go into work, the days fly by.

That's because you forget what you did yesterday, so you project starts over every day. 

It's not "project creep".... it's "project retard". 

[thehackmechanic]

If the rocker rust is the worst of it, that's not bad, but yeah, more photos or an in-person look would be best.

[Georges]

The good thing is it needs paint so when you repair the rust you won't mess up the paint (I'm not being sarcastic). It all comes down to the price and your willingness to do your own repairs. You'll go broke and end up upside-down if you hire out the body work.