Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
1976 BMW 2002 Hardtop
This is the car that reversed the Bavarian Motor Werks' ailing production slump and literally put BMW on the road to success, while helping to spawn the immensely popular sport sedan category. Crossing several markets, it attracted the more mature, performance oriented buyers who were enthusiastic about spirited driving, as well as those buyers with young families who needed a car that was as much fun to drive as their old MG but infinitely more reliable. The 2002 offered buyers both types of cars in a single, stylish package.
For consignment, a 1976 BMW 2002 hardtop showing 71,228 miles, but the true mileage is unknown. Fresh out of long term storage and after some TLC and wrenching it's got miles of smiles hidden in the driver's seat for the next owner! There's some in the passenger seat as well.
Exterior
Agave green is a great color for this sporty little commuter and presented here in two stage configuration and a body bisected by a stainless trim piece that fully encircles the square body. There's also molding running parallel between the wheel openings and rear fender visually connecting the black wrap around bumper guards that bookend each chrome bumper. Up front, single headlights in a vertical black grille flank an early iteration of the kidney bean grille while out back, modest tail lights fit the perfectly square profile of the decklid and latch panel and the coveted 2002 emblem is prominently displayed offset to the right. Imperfections include chips, bubbling near the driver's side headlight and behind the rear wheel, a ding in that surrounding trim and right quarter panel, numerous incidences of minor bubbling, paint chipping, surface rust, and corrosion.
Interior
The inside steps things up a notch with near flawless tan vinyl door panels, elegant in their simplicity and flatness. Vinyl seats with cloth inserts, buckets in front and a bench in the back, both in very nice condition. A four spoke steering wheel with horn button on each fronts an attractive instrument cluster based in a wood applique face plate and including a clock in the arrangement while clean black surfaces cover the rest of the dash and the center stack which house a Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette radio. At your right hand, you'll find a T-shifter with some oxidation on the shaft and some tarnish on the metal on a clean, grain vinyl base. Tan carpet presents nicely on the floor with BMW branded cocoa mats there for protection and the light colored headliner is smooth and clean around a sunroof and similar conditions are noted in the trunk where a spare is housed in a recessed section.
Drivetrain
The busy little engine bay is clean and home to a 2.0 liter SOHC inline four cylinder, rated at 98 horsepower and fueled by a Solex 2-barrel carburetor. A 3-speed automatic transmission gets things moving and sends power to the rear axle with 3.90 gears.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with some oil present on the rear differential and some soot throughout, especially on the knuckles. The car employs disc brakes in front and drums in the rear and a single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler on its way to a chrome tip out back. Suspension consists of Macpherson struts in front and coil springs with trailing arms in back where the set up is also independent.
Drive-Ability
Even with a jump pack, we could not get power to the ignition switch so were unable to get it running to test. We note some corrosion coming out of the ignition switch. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
With a bit of TLC, the car could be brought to life and with some cosmetic intervention, the body could be brought to a higher grade without much effort. The 2002 is a legendary icon of the BMW world, known for their supreme drivability and fun when sorted. If you're ready for a slight challenge with a big reward at the end, this Beemer is worthy of consideration.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
| Year: | 1976 |
| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | 2002 |
| Mileage: | 71228 |
| Exterior Color: | Agave |
| Interior Color: | Tan |
| Trim: | Hardtop |
| Body: | hardtop |
| Stock: | 8207 |
| Engine Size: | 2.0 Liter SOHC I4 |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | 2392483 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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