Highlights
- A great driver’s car with a peppy 2.0-litre engine and slick manual gearbox
- The interior is reportedly original and presents exceedingly well
- A very solid and presentable car with sound mechanical underpinnings
The Appeal
Built for eleven years between 1966 and 1977, the 02 series cars are still amongst BMW’s most celebrated models. As exquisitely engineered as they are styled, 2002 Coupés such as this fine 1972 example are highly sought after by collectors and indeed this very car was previously part of a Portuguese collection.
Presented in very good overall condition but not too perfect to use, we think this would be a fantastic car to drive regularly and enjoy as BMW intended.
The History and Paperwork
- Assembled new in Portugal and continues to reside there
- The previous owner, a collector, acquired the car in 2004 and stored it in a warehouse along with their other vehicles
- Now back on the road and driving well
- Portuguese registration / ownership documents present
The Interior
- Reportedly still sporting its original interior
- Black vinyl upholstery presents really well
- Very little wear anywhere to be seen
The vendor informs us that this BMW’s interior is original, and as you climb inside you observe that it is in lovely condition. The vinyl seat upholstery appears to be in fantastic shape with little to no wear, sagging or damage. The textured black vinyl is quintessentially ‘70s and also quite sporting, so it perfectly complements the overall feel of the car.
In front of the driver, a small sports steering wheel is a nice touch and the gearstick falls easily to hand. There is not much wear evident on these or the pedals, which are nicely positioned for heel-toe changes.
The carpets do exhibit some wear and tear but remain quite serviceable. The headlining is well supported throughout and in good order. The vendor informs us that all the instrumentation and switchgear functions exactly as it should.
The inside of the boot looks really good and it houses a spare wheel and toolkit.
Overall, this BMW’s interior is a great place to be and the controls are really well laid out for spirited driving.
The Exterior
- Smart silver paintwork
- We’re assured that it is free from corrosion
- No evidence of historic damage
As we mentioned earlier, this 2002 would be the perfect candidate for using regularly. The silver paintwork presents really well with the odd very small blemish. It certainly wouldn’t embarrass itself at a car show, but at the same time it isn’t too good to use.
The vendor points out that the brightwork would benefit from a polish but is eminently serviceable. The same goes for the wheels which bear a few marks but are otherwise in great shape. The tyres look to be in good order and the vendor reports that they have ample tread remaining.
Underneath, everything appears in really good order and we couldn't see any signs of corrosion.
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine
- Manual gearbox
- Starts, runs and drives really well
While this BMW was stored for a time by its previous owner, it is now in healthy running order and reportedly holds excellent oil pressure. The vendor informs us that it has a competition feel out on the road with a rorty exhaust note and nimble handling. The 2.0-litre engine runs smoothly, the manual gearbox operates as it should and the brakes are effective.
There are apparently no untoward noises, smoke or leaks and the car is an absolute joy to drive.
Summary
This is a great and really usable example of BMW’s coveted 2002. We’d be driving it as much as possible if it were ours, and we’re sure the next owner shall have great fun with it.
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