bluehills2002

That car looks great, Slav. I have wondered about that durability question. My ‘74 sat in a garage for 30+ years, since the 80s. It must have been painted with single stage Granatrot in the early 80s or maybe even the 70s through a dealer, I do not know the history. But after a couple of washes, no wax or buffing, it looks pretty good.

Wow, I am surprised at how low are those US Tii numbers, it’s seems like a lot must have survived. I am also surprised they were discontinued after ‘74. Why was that?

Interestingly, you can see a couple of solid looking examples in 2ohoh2’s $50 parts car in the “parts for sale” section right now.

Thanks Hal, payment sent. I purchased my light from benh; the diagram included in his original post shows a max width of 258.5 mm if I am reading it correctly.

I had eye surgery a year ago and could not drive for a few days and so I did a fair amount of walking. I was intrigued by this car which was on my route. I had follow up surgery last week and so was again out walking. I was surprised to find this car still sitting (I took these pictures today). It is not a 2002 and not even a BMW, but I know there are guys on this site who are fans of all German makes, and who doesn’t like a good barn find? I do not know anything about the car, but I am guessing it’s from the 90s with those square headlights. If someone (VW Jake?) wants me to knock on the door and make an inquiry, I am happy to do that. The car is in Boston. (I have neither the space nor skills to pursue it myself).

Genuine good guy Resra took care of me on this, no charge. Thank you Resra!

My blue service manual came with a number of parts bulletins—here’s an interesting one for the Blaupunkt radio fans. Pretty good price appreciation, considering what they sell for these days!

Thanks Steve! My neighbors will be happy to know that alarm has long since been disconnected.