1976 BMW 2002

5 Speed! Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

2371312

Gasoline

THE OVERVIEWOffered for an appreciating new owner is this collectible classic California blue license plate 1976 BMW 2002. Finished in "jadegrun" over charcoal black cloth interior, this is a presentable "driver-quality" example of the last year of the famed BMW 2002 sedan. It features a very good running factory 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine mated to a 5 speed manual overdrive transmission [from a later 320i]. It sports the highly desireable factory crank sunroof, CD stereo, cloth Recaro-type sport seats and period-correct 13" basket weave alloy wheels with excellent Bridgestone tires. The non-working five-digit odometer currently shows just over 46,000 miles but typical of these old cars the true mileage can not be verified. This example came equipped with factory air conditioning. The parts that were removed before my acquisition. The cult classic BMW 2002 is THE car that put BMW on the map four plus decades ago! Consumer Reports magazine named it one of the top ten most influential automobiles of the last 50 years! Automobile magazine a few years back also named the 2002 on their list of the 100 coolest cars of all time! With that said this is a nice last-year example with the California blue license plates that will roll on for another decade or two for a very low initial investment and inexpensive yearly maintenance costs! [And for insurance I highly recommend www.Hagerty.com] PLEASE CALL 650-307-2251 FOR QUESTIONS, TEST DRIVES OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS THE EXTERIOR I would rate the exterior finish of this car quite good and fairly presentable overall for its age....a good solid "6+" on a scale of "10". The car has received one correct-color repaint over its lifetime and shows some blemishes and paint nicks along with a few small surface bubbles on the lower fender and rocker panels. The floors and shock towers are very solid and the bumpers and trim look to be original and correct with some expected patina on the exterior finish. THE INTERIOR The inside of this classic double 02 is in good condition overall. The carpets have been redone, the door panels are very good as is the headliner. The sport seats are very comfortable showing some wear on the cloth surfaces. The dash is heat cracked and has a slightly "hazy" finish to the vinyl covering. The cd stereo works ok but the small speakers are wanting. The heater fan works acceptaby as do the gauges and other controls like lights and blinkers. The odo is inop and the speedometer reads a bit "optimistically" due to the 5 speed conversion. I have installed a similar but nicer nicer factory-correct leather-wrapped steering wheel since these photos. THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This little Bimmer starts, runs & drives quite well & fairly smoothly down the road. The engine has good power, the car shifts well with slight notchiness to the linkage. The exhaust has a slight manifold flutter. The braking is decent with a slightly soft pedal and the car handles well & responsively with its original unmodified supple suspension. Overall this car brings a smile to your face driving on the open road while garnering much atention from fellow Bimmerphiles & classic car enthusiasts. $$$$$$$$$$$$ & DETAILS 1. The car will be sold with clear and clean California title! NOTE:*The car will not currently pass California smog so local CA. buyers please contact me before bidding. 2. ZERO feedback bidders please contact me before bidding or bids will be cancelled. This car is also being adverised in other venues so I reserve to end the Ebay auction at any time. 3. I will assist with shipping [buyer pays costs]. I use Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. $500 down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment] 6. Balance due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close