1972 BMW 2002tii

Highlights

Highly original and well-preserved throughout
Now UK road-registered as an historic vehicle: exempt from road tax and MOT
Handsome BBS alloy wheels fitted

The Appeal

The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era of the sports coupé. Italy led the charge, namely Alfa Romeo with its 105 Series and Lancia with the Fulvia. Britain followed suit with the Triumph Dolomite Sprint and France with the Peugeot 504. Germany’s entrée came courtesy of BMW, and in true Teutonic fashion, the 2002 tii was perhaps the most well-executed and exquisitely engineered of the bunch.

With beautiful, understated styling and a fuel-injected 128 horsepower inline-four driving the rear wheels, the tii was a fantastic package. It drove beautifully and excelled in motorsport, contributing to a successful run of road cars. We’re delighted to offer this recently imported 1972 example which appears to have begun life in the United States of America.

Recently arrived in the UK, this BMW looks a lovely example in highly original condition. Now road registered and exempt from MOT and road tax, this BMW is ready to start a new chapter in the UK.

The History and Paperwork

Left-hand drive import
US specification impact bumpers, controls labeled in English and brake warning light
911 miles indicated on the fiver-figure odometer - it’s unknown how many times it has fully revolved
V5C present
UK road registered: age-appropriate number plate: TSX 628K
Correctly registered as a historic vehicle with the DVLA

The Condition

The bodywork looks very straight and solid down both sides
The doors are both well-fitting
The paint looks smart and doesn’t seem to have bubbled in the usual places where these cars succumb to corrosion
All looks in good order underneath with no obvious issues visible in the photographs or reported by the vendor
Fitted with US spec impact bumpers - the front item looks to have sagged slightly on the nearside, but otherwise both look in smart order
BBS alloy wheels fitted - a nice period aftermarket accessory
Original and well-presented interior
Sony DIN CD stereo fitted
Very smart blue vinyl upholstery
The seats and door cards do not appear notably worn
Smart carpets, luggage compartment and headlining

The Mechanics

2.0-litre (1,990cc) fuel-injected NA inline-four
Four-speed manual gearbox
Original-looking engine compartment
We understand that the BMW starts, runs and drives
Yet to be tested extensively on UK roads
Not submitted for MOT testing - (exempt)

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