Highlights

Early round-taillight tii, widely considered the most desirable 2002 specification
M10 Kugelfischer engine rebuilt during restoration, with supporting invoices
Large history file with paperwork from respected BMW 02 specialists Walloth & Nesch, Jaymic and Cahsel
Repainted in its original Chamonix colour
Registered in Poland

The Appeal

The round-taillight 2002 tii occupies a special place among collectors. The Kugelfischer mechanical injection gave the M10 engine noticeably more power and sharper throttle response than the carburettor car, while the earlier round-light body is seen as the purer expression of the Neue Klasse design. Finding a genuine tii in this specification with proper documentation is not no simple task.

This example was delivered new to the US market and used in Boston, Massachusetts, before being imported to Poland in 2007. A restoration followed, covering the bodywork, a repaint in the original Chamonix, a rebuild of the M10 Kugelfischer engine and a suspension refresh. The work is backed by invoices from well-known BMW 02 specialists in Germany and the UK, and the file also includes US-era paperwork, a PZM assessor's appraisal and photographs of the restoration.

Nearly two decades on, the bodywork needs further attention. Corrosion has returned in several areasL the bonnet edge, lower doors, sills and right rear wing, and there is a rust hole in the underbody near the front suspension that requires welding. The interior presents very well indeed. This is a well-documented, genuine tii that needs its bodywork finishing rather than a full rescue.

Key Information

Mileage: 67,924 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: Poland
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 2.0-litre M10 four-cylinder with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection, 4-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Polish registration document, large history file including US-era paperwork, specialist invoices, PZM appraisal, restoration photographs and BMW 1502–2002 literature

The Detail

M10 engine rebuilt during restoration, covering block, crankshaft, cylinder head, timing and Kugelfischer injection system
Suspension refreshed with Bilstein dampers; a spare set of KYB dampers is included with the car
Exhaust believed to be stainless steel
Converted from US to European specification during the restoration
Interior presents well, with a clean, light-coloured headlining, a dashboard with no visible cracks and the original heater panel
Front seat bolsters show wear and creasing; rear seats present tidily
Non-original items fitted: modern CD radio with console speaker and a wooden gear knob with BMW logo
Paint bubbling and corrosion at the bonnet front edge, lower door edges on both sides and along the sills
Rust hole in the lower rear corner of the right rear wing
Surface corrosion in the engine bay at panel seams and near the scuttle
Underside protective coating flaking in many places, with surface corrosion on the floor and suspension components
Rust hole in an underbody section near the front suspension, requiring welding
Brightwork is complete with light pitting consistent with age
Glass, headlamps and round taillights all in good order
Remedial bodywork can be arranged in Poland before collection, with scope and cost agreed in advance between buyer and seller
The vendor states this lot can be sold on a VAT margin scheme invoice

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