Chamonix/black, solid CA black-plate car from new, 1st 1600-2 built for 1968 (12/67); Serial #1562154 built 12/67 per archive.Currently in residence on east coast since June. Still have CA black plates. Straight, solid, rust-free, retaining original detail including all brightwork, trim,grille work and kidneys,glass, headlights and taillights, turn signals,etc. 12 Volt, new battery, padded dash. Restored 2008, partly dismantled, stripped chassis leaving only subframe, headliner, doors, fenders and trunk lid in place. All asphalt removed from floors and repainted. All original metal. Original no marker body, silver dollar gauges, orignal bus steering wheel, jack, spare, trunk boards with grab handle.
Engine: ex-Bill Elftmann IMSA 1600 long block engine ('67),1600ti pistons, exhaust manifold and distributor, 5-speed hydraulic Getrag 245 w/OD, rebuilt 3 guibo driveshaft and half shafts, resealed long-neck 4:10. 320i brake master cylinder with braided stainless lines, r&r pedal box and cables. New poly front lower suspension bushings, KYB struts and shocks, new upper mount ball joints, tie/track rods, poly steering guibo, poly reinforced rear sub-frame mounts, new differential carrier bushings;enhanced brakes & weber 32/36 carburetor, manual choke factory induction, rebuilt starter, up-rated alternator, new waterpump, uprated radiator, shroud, new Sandon-vintage ice cold A/C.; tachometer in place of clock. Estimate increase of 25 hp. Mix of originality and partial restoration. 3 sets of wheel covers: original ones from 1968 showing original roundel style and patina; new bowl style BMW OE; and 5 restored 2002 full style wheel covers.
Appeared in Roundel magazine 10/09; superb balance, handling and power; a great driving experience with economy. Well-sorted; Previous owner resprayed car, rechromed bumpers, and installed new seats and carpeting. Current owner installed sound deading material and brand new tires and resprayed all 5 wheels to original factory color.
Recent service includes new ignition points, oil service, condensor, fuel filter, brake fluid including new brake reservoir tank; replaced upper timingcover and lower timing cover gasket and oil pan gasket; replaced rear trans seals, and new turn signal cancellation tab replaced. Includes Car Cover. Own a piece of history. Over $20,000 invested by previous and current owner not including original cost of car. $14,000. Reduced Price $12,750. Need to make room for new arrival.
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