**Please note that these photographs have been supplied by the vendor**
Highlights
Astonishing 2002 restored to an exceptional standard
Concours-standard car inside, out and under
Desirable pre-facelift Tii with round rear lights
Extensive history back to car’s early days
Magazine feature car
Gorgeous Taiga Green over Cognac vinyl colour scheme
The Appeal
Considering BMW’s reputation as the ‘ultimate driving machine’ it is surprising to learn that the high performance 2002 came about by accident. A couple of the firm’s senior bods had ‘hot rodded’ their own cars with the firm’s 2litre engine and a great idea was born.
The 2002Tii added fuel injected to up power to a heady 130bhp, turning the light, lithe 02 into a proper sports car. Later cars got facelifted square rear lights but early cars had the classic sought-after round versions.
This stunning 2002Tii is as close to a brand new example as it is surely possible to get. It has been subject to a 25,000Euro restoration, but when you discover that was in 2011 you realise just how meticulously it has been cared for.
For enthusiasts of these impeccable sports cars this is a chance to get your hands on a concours quality car with the right colour combination and specification.
History file indicates the car was first registered on 29th January 1974
Its round rear lights indicates it is a pre-facelift car
Facelift cars were introduced in 1973 which would make this one of the last earlier cars
Originally UK registered on registration OOD127M
Current resides in Dublin and displays a Irish Vintage registration
Classic & Vintage Car Scene Magazine featured a detailed description of the Restoration process in April 2012. An original copy of the Magazine is on file in the history folder.
CarTell print out dated 6th December 2016 shows car’s summarised history
Appears to have remained with first owner until 15th May 2009
Imported to Ireland on 11th July 2009
Spreadsheet of service and maintenance work including mileage
Invoices for restoration work by Classic Car Workshop of Killaloe for 25,756.15 Euros
This work appears to have been undertaken during 2010 and 2011
This work is detailed in the article and invoice and covered bodywork, running gear and interior
New tinted glass fitted in October 2013 at cost of 618.61Euros
Invoice for 3,154.22Euros dated 11th February 2021 covering starting issues, brakes, rust removal and treatment and coolant system
History file includes old MOTs from UK and Ireland
Originally dark green, restored in light Taga Green, a factory correct Tii colour
Interior retrimmed in Cognac mid brown vinyl
This car is in concours condition throughout
Chromework rechromed during restoration or replaced where required
Restoration included new door seals and carpets
Interior superbly presented with unmarked trim, dashboard and switchgear
Underside is impeccable displaying high quality work and powder coated suspension
Original alloy wheels refurbished during restoration
After arriving in Ireland, the 2002 Tii was sent to the Classic Car Workshop in Limerick, with the brief for a total nut-and-bolt restoration. The BMW was completely disassembled, and the shell was stripped back to bare metal to assess the repairs required.
Corrosion to the front and rear of the sills and floor pan was cut away and replaced with new metal, and a whole genuine new front end and two new doors were also fitted. All vulnerable seams and areas on the underside were coated with epoxy mastic, before the car was primed and rubbed down for the colour coat, and the striking final coats of metallic Taiga Green.
As can be appreciated in the photo gallery, the upholstery remains in excellent condition, with no damage as you would expect. A three-spoke steering wheel and wood gear knob are also in place, and new carpets and floor mats were fitted throughout. All of the buttons and switches work as they should, and there are no known electrical faults.
As it is exempt from mandatory testing in Ireland, the car's last official roadworthiness check was an MOT test in the UK on 3 April 2009 at 65,889 miles, which it passed at the first attempt with no advisories whatsoever. The car remains in excellent overall mechanical condition today, having been driven sparingly since the restoration. All four Alpina BMW wheels are fitted with Vredestein Sprint T80 tyres, which are in as-new condition
Wherever you look around this car it oozes quality and if you are looking for the very best, this car must surely be a contender.
M10 1,990cc 130bhp 4cyl BMW engine with mechanical ‘Kugelfisher’ fuel injection
4spd manual gearbox
Suspension fully replaced or refreshed during restoration including powder coating
Front and rear subframes replaced during work
New steering linkages and Sachs shock absorbers
Engine internals left untouched due to low mileage and good running
All ancillaries replaced including water pump, hoses, thermostat, electrics and timing
Any 02 is a joy to drive but the chassis fundamentals always demanded more power. For those who couldn’t stretch to a Turbo, the 2002Tii was the perfect real world performance alternative. Its 130bhp was more than ample for a light car in the early 70s.
This car has received a comprehensive mechanical overhaul that is obvious from the photos. Only the engine internals have been left untouched because on such a low mileage car it wasn’t necessary. All the suspension and ancillaries have been overhauled, delivering a car that drives and performs – and is likely to be as reliable – as any buyer would wish.eng.jpg1.01 MB
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