Highlights
- Bare-metal strip down and restoration three years ago
- Carefully dry stored since with little use
- Pretty car in burgundy with black interior
- Desirable 2L M10 engine with 4spd manual box
- Factory standard car rare to find in this condition
The Appeal
The Touring was a clever evolution of the brilliant 2002. The fastback styling straddled coupe and hatchback styling and gave this most engaging of cars mini-GT capability. Naturally it was fitted with the more powerful 2L M10 engine.
This very pretty Touring has spent much of its life on the Isle of Man, where it was first registered in November 1972. It was extensively restored three years ago. The work included a full strip down, bodywork restoration and respray in correct burgundy. It remains usefully factory standard, right down to the chrome steel wheels with their BMW hub caps.
Since completion the car has been carefully dry stored and little used. That has preserved the condition, which you can see in the photos.
Here is a chance to capitalise on all that hard work and investment. With its manual box and peppy engine, this promises to be a practical and hugely engaging buy.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th November 1972
- First registered on the isle of Man
- Early registration document as shown
- Photographs of pre-restoration condition
- Restored three years ago
- Dry stored since completion
- Irish registration document
The Condition
- Recently restored in original burgundy colour scheme
- Dry stored with little use since completion so presents well
- Bodywork stripped and restored during restoration
- Bright and complete chromework as shown in photos
- Factory standard and unmodified car
- Steel wheels with chrome BMW hub caps
- Black vinyl interior which appears to be in good order
- Grey carpets present well
The Mechanics
- 1,990cc M10 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
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