Highlights
- Second registered owner since 1979
- Kept indoors on a wooden floor from 1984 to 2012
- Complete restoration in three phases from 2012 to 2021
- Less than 5,000 km driven since mechanical restoration.
- Comes with two volumes of repair manual and all invoices
The Appeal
Part of the 02 series designed for executives, this is a car that was not originally intended to be fitted with a 2-litre engine. It was the M10 engine designer and BMW's head of product planning who came up with the idea, after discovering that they had both modified their 1573cc factory cars with a 1990cc engine. It arrived on the market in 1968 and became the benchmark for a sporty, compact but elegant coupé.
This particular car has had only two registered owners since 1979 - and both have clearly taken good care of it. This characterful car was kept inside on a wooden floor for almost three decades before undergoing a complete restoration in three phases from 2012 to 2021. The car has covered less than 5,000 km since its mechanical restoration, and its original paintwork has been preserved.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1975, purchased by the second registered owner in 1979
- Kept inside on a wooden floor from 1984 to 2012
- This example underwent a complete restoration in three phases from 2012 to 2021.
- Supplied with two volumes of repair manuals and all invoices.
- It currently reads 40,637 km - the vendor states a true reading of 140,637 km in total.
- Supplied with a photographic record of the restoration.
The Condition
- Original paintwork, not repainted, only polished.
- Rust-free underbody and bodywork
- A few minor dings, but nothing to worry about
- Some of the chrome has recently been replaced, as has the number plate holder.
- All chrome is bright and well maintained.
- Original BMW wheels in good condition The cab is in perfect condition.
- The interior refurbishment included upholstery, carpets, dashboard and radio.
- As a result, there are no significant signs of wear.
- All the instruments are clean and legible.
- We have not been informed of any defects.
The Mechanics
1990cc M10 I4 block, 4-speed manual transmission.
The first phase of the 120,000 km restoration included :
- Overhaul of the cylinder head
- Replacement of valve and rocker rods
- All seals
- Conversion to unleaded petrol
- Refurbishment of the cylinder head, valves and rocker rods, as well as all gaskets, and conversion to unleaded petrol at Gonin Moteur in Lyon in 2012.
The second phase at 135,000 km (year 2012 to 2017) included :
- Complete mechanical dismantling
- Overhaul of the engine, piston rings, connecting rod bearings, distributor chain, tensioners, etc.
- Overhaul of front and rear braking systems
- Overhaul of transmission and clutch
- Replacement of exhaust system
- Shock absorber replacement
- Fitting of electronic ignition
- Overhaul of cooling system and replacement of radiator
- Refurbishment of upholstery, upholstery carpets, dashboard and radio.
The third phase at 138,000 km (year 2021) included :
- Replacing the battery
- Replacement of the vehicle's chrome belt strips
- Number plate holder
- Intake manifold
- Weber carburettor Air filter
- The vehicle has covered less than 5,000 km since its mechanical restoration.
- We understand that everything is in good working order with no leaks, dents, impact or smoke.
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