bonson

I'd like to buy one if you can ship to US.

Any chance you haven't sold this yet? If not I'd like to buy it.

The new owner is not currently a member, but had one in younger days. I ran into him while gassing up locally a couple times, but I wasn't ready to sell the first time around. I'm excited to see what direction he takes her, it sounds like returning to stock is what he has in mind. My wife cried when he drove off, and I assume his wife cried when he pulled into the driveway.

Thanks to all! Betsy has found a new home.

Thanks for asking. She hasn't found a new home yet, and that means I still get to drive her to work everyday

I would not describe either area as “rust-free”, there are areas where trim meets that are showing rust bubbles.

Good ole’ Betsy is still available. Thanks to all for the positive vibes and interest thus far.

Shot in late Oct 2010. It's possible the GQ plate was a happy accident, but the design crew I interacted was quite sharp and didn't seem to leave much to fate. It was a really good day. In fact, the un-cropped version of that particular photo featured another beloved friend of mine, they had my dog and I walk along the beach in the background.

Hi Steve, thanks much, I agree she must be saved. Kate Spade provided the vintage plates for the shoot, and you are close, the ad was shot at Jacob Riis.

1971 BMW 2002—$3500/best offer I’ve owned the car since 2004 when it was saved from the crusher due to a damaged cylinder head and several missing parts. I put it back together and it has been my daily driver ever since. It looked good enough from 2 angles to be featured in a 2011 Kate Spade ad campaign. It now requires restoration, here is a more comprehensive look at the car: https://dbonson.imgbb.com/albums The car is registered, runs, starts, stops, drives, locks up, and has a clean, non-salvaged CA title in my name. It’s currently in Brooklyn, NY (since ’07). True mileage unknown. I drive it to work 15 miles a day 5 days a week, but one shouldn’t—the frame rails are shot and they need to be addressed ASAP. Non-original 1971 block with an E21 head. Valve seals are likely worn as the car emits smoke upon high RPM rapid deceleration. 4-speed manual transmission gets through the gears and stays in gear but shifter is sloppy and has typical synchro issue in 2nd gear. I came across crud in the Weber 32/36 recently, it’s running but would benefit from a rebuild. Cooling system works without issue in any traffic condition. Tii distributer Weber 32/36 carb Ireland Engineering shorty header IE stainless exhaust (2018) Ireland Engineering front sway bar Bilstien HDs Recent Kumho tires (2018) Newer clutch (2018) Recent motor mounts (2019) Heater box/heater valve rebuilt (2017?) New Bosch heater fan Behr radiator-fins are bent but no leaks Rebuilt Brake booster Electronic fuel pump Recent door brakes New spark plugs New trapezoid driver’s mirror New shifter to transmission mounts New Hi-beam switch New E-flasher Lots of things have been repaired/ replaced, I’ve kept all receipts since I’ve owned the car. There have been rust repairs made over the years that have kept it on the road, some weren’t executed particularly well including a very ugly recent repair to close up rust in the rear passenger rocker/fender area before a snowfall. You can judge me, I know it looks terrible, I'm OK with it... It's still alive. Frame rails are now completely shot. Outer rockers (front) have been replaced with new rockers (not the flimsy repair sheets). Passenger side rear rocker/fender area is in rough shape. Drivers rear fender/rocker area side needs attention but it’s not as bad. Both front floor pans have been replaced with non-factory sheet metal. Rear wheel wells were repaired years ago. Spare tire well and bottom of nose has been quickly patched with por15+fiberglass. How that has held up for 10 years I'll never know. Bondo/fiberglass areas in rear fenders want to be cut out. Lower front quarters are rusty. Driver’s door was replaced with a dry example from California in 2017, but then, course almost immediately thereafter a door brake fail caused a dent in that… some bondo is there now; bottom of passenger door is rusting out. Originally Sahara, the car was Colorado when I got it. All clear coat is gone on top of the car. Lots of rattle-can orange over the years. "Patina!" Decent headliner for what it is. Typical dash cracks. Back seat is in good shape. Passenger seat is pretty good, driver’s seat is worn. Carpet is aftermarket/shabby. Windshield washer pump motor dead. Non-orig odometer is intermittent. Turn signal stalk was replaced and still works but requires “finesse”. In the fall of 2019 I found an '02 restorer to begin proper restorative work to the car so I started acquiring sheet metal, but then covid happened and now that ship has sailed for me. I have a new driver’s side floor pan and new passenger side frame rail frame from Restoration Design that I can include with sale. I literally can’t be anywhere near the car without someone asking about it. It’s rattiness seems to add to it’s charm for most folks. I've had countless folks ask me if I'd sell it over the years, but It’s going to be a big job so for now I’m only posting it for sale on the forum. I’m happy to answer any questions. THANKS

If you still have the driver front strut assembly I'd love to drive over today and take it. Please let me know, thanks.

Hi Dug, I have serious interest in your car, sending you a PM now.

Hi, I'm looking to buy an enthusiast-owned, manual transmission, nice-example '02 driver. My prime consideration is that I find a car that is not in need of any structural rust repairs--I already have one of those. Willing to increase the budget for the right car. Thanks.

I am interested if the complete set or individual parts if any is still available, thanks.

Hi I'm looking for early grilles (left right and center) and an early nose. Thanks.

PM sent

Hi, I'm interested in the fuel sender if available. Sending email.

Hi, interested in brake booster, master cyl, door handles, trunk lock. Thanks.