Engine:
JE 9.5:1 Pistons
Bored 1MM over
Total Seal rings
95 Amp Alternator (less than 1000 miles on it)
Distributor rebuilt by Advanced Distributors (total rebuild mechanical advance)
Crane Fireball optical triggered ignition
38/38 Carb
Engine has appx 40k miles on it
When rebuilt I put in new Oil Pump, all new chains and gears
Compression is 155 on all 4
Head is new with less than 2000 miles on it
292 Cam
New stainless valves
New guides
New seals
ZERO smoke from this motor even on long decels
IE ceramic coated shorty header (coating is mostly gone)
Stainless IE downtube
Full IE stainless exhaust
Oversized 321 Radiator
Transmission:
5 speed transmission shifts perfect
Z3 short shift kit
M3 shifter knob
Driveline custom driveshaft(has center spline so can adjust up to an inch or so)
Clutch, PP TB ihas about 6k miles on it (215MM)
Suspension:
HR progressive springs
IE sway bars front and back
Poly bushings front
New rubber bushings back
Bilstien HD shocks and cartridges
Balls joints 6 months old
Control links, tie rods etc 3 years old
Fixed camber plates in front
Wheels and Tires
Beyern 15x7 ET25 wheels ZERO curb rash or defects
BFG SS 205/50/15 tiers (4k miles on tires)
Brakes:
Big Brake Kis up front
Rear discs Aardvark
528 Master cylinder
Brake system has about 3k miles on it
Body:
Painted about 3 years ago Audi Brilliant red…very bright
No rust I have found (I have been all through this car) except spare tire bottom (pinholes)
New front and back glass seals
New door rubber
New rear wing glass rubber
New rear light lenses
Shortened bumpers
New kidney grill (3 years old now)
H4 lights
Hellas on bumper (they work)
Interior
Original seats, door cards
Clardy Console set up for Hurricane AC and heat
Rebuilt heater box
Momo type steering wheel. Think it says Intercar
Good stereo. Speaker in front doors and kick space under back seats
Leather shifter boot
Trunk mat is sty so are floor mats in car
Original carpet
M3 rear view mirror
Narrative:
Many of you know this car. I am second owner. I drive it everyday. Have gone to 4 Mid Americas. I have driven it for 4 years now. After 4 years of every day in a 1974 car I am ready for a change. This car deserves to be driven less and have the easy life LOL..always garage kept car. Car runs so good, shifts smooth and has plenty of power. In fact is is downright fast.
I hit 100 (106) plus several times on the Pig Trail chasing an M6. I would drive this anywhere in the country without a second thought..has never let me down.
Car is very beautiful and gets tons of attention. The interior is presentable but needs to be redone. Headliner is ugly. Seats need to be recovered. Dash has some typical cracks for a Texas car. I feel this car is worth 10k plus but reduce that to 9000 to cover interior work. I added up receipts and have about 16k into this car (that’s is with 2 motor rebuilds and 2 heads done) Paint has a few small issues on hood (Shiner bottle). Driver door has a new ding from a shopping cart. Misc minor rock chips. This paint job has about 90k miles on it since paint..yes I drive it that much!!
Car handles like it is on rails. I had the side mirror sput on the fenders like I saw so many done in Europe. Can be moved if you ever decide to…I like the look.
I have never wrecked the car and saw no evidence of prior wrecks. But you never know with old cars. I rebuilt the heater box a few years ago and my foam pads did not stick so it needs new ones. Heater valve has a slow drip so will need a rebuild at some point. Heater works fine.
Shifter rod has slow leak. I have installed 2 seals but still a slow slow leak. I top off tranny every year, that’s how slow it is. Great way to rustproof LOL. Guibo is new
Emergency brake should need a new cable. It worked with the drums but gets stuck with the discs. So needs new cables of old ones taken apart and greased etc. Diff has had a slow leak at gasket since I got it. No drips but stays wettish. Diff I assume is open and 3:64 but never checked.
New rubber boot on E brake. Dome light works. Speedo died last year and I just have not had time to replace it. I have had 2 additional hangers added to the IE exhaust. The IE ones both cracked. The mount on the body in back was missing so I had one made to fit…It is riveted in and should be welded in. Gas tank has a dent in bottom but works perfect.
Windshield has 2 small chips..not in driver view.
Car is beautiful and a great running/driving car. I just want to disclose all I can think of. Most the guys know and have seem my car so can vouch for it. I did not cut corners when I worked on it.
I painted the engine bay and trunk a charcoal gray. Not due to any damage. The original Verona was just very faded and ugly. Has headlamp bucket covers. Original jack.
What I am after: I am looking for Super clean E24..prefer CSi, lower mileage.
Second car would be a clean low miles E28…love both for different reasons but really am after an E24, 6 series CSi. Third choice would be an E30, again super clean possible a convertible would be nice……My car is probably worth about 10k as it sits but I am willing to reduce value to 8500. What I expect is an E24 or E28 that is worth 9000 or if not then what it is worth with a cash difference back
This next car will be my daily car so want a really nice interior and paint, 5 speed, lower miles 6 cylinder.
I am not after a car that has been heavily modified. Maybe lowing springs and nice wheels and tires, sway bars…..just not to much done to it
If you have any interest then I would be glad to take whatever additional pics you may need.. I also have no problem driving the car and meeting someone half way if we do a swap since I am looking for a strong good running car.
What do you have?
To sell outright I must have at least 9k for this car. After the sales I have been seeing it is worth that easily and then some
Photo bucket link: http://s627.photobucket.com/user/nbristow01/slideshow/My%201974%20BMW%202002
Year: 1974
Make: BMW
Model: 2002
Body and Interior: Body:
Painted about 3 years ago Audi Brilliant red…very bright
No rust I have found (I have been all through this car) except spare tire bottom (pinholes)
New front and back glass seals
New door rubber
New rear wing glass
Engine and Drivetrain: Engine:
JE 9.5:1 Pistons
Bored 1MM over
Total Seal rings
95 Amp Alternator (less than 1000 miles on it)
Distributor rebuilt by Advanced Distributors (total rebuild mechanical advance)
Crane Fireball optical triggered ignition
Suspension, Brakes: Suspension:
HR progressive springs
IE sway bars front and back
Poly bushings front
New rubber bushings back
Bilstien HD shocks and cartridges
Balls joints 6 months old
Control links, tie rods etc 3 years old
Fixed c