A 1969 German-version 1602 was one of the first cars that I restored (it was Panzer Grey), way back when... 
BMW 1600/1602
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This video evokes many memories. See that dent on the door? Classic early BMW 1600/2002 problem. They had the flimsiest door stops, which would either come off or break. Then, when you fling the door open, it would smash into the fender and crinkle. Nearly every car during these years (1968-72) had this issue.
The mechanic I worked with, welded braces and installed heavier mounting plates on the door stops — something BMW then did in the later (1973+) models.
What my old 2002Ti looked like. Except it was dark blue.
What my old 1971 BMW 2002 looked like, also dark blue.
Ti engine after rebuild.
Such good engine access.
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I rode a 1966 '2000' model. A retro car belonging to a family. Smooth ride.
Four-door, correct?
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Yes. It was a quite young family of 4. It was an auto reunion of old cars. In the 1st half of the '000's.
The BMW 2002 was a great car. I once drove a friend to pick up his Pontiac at the dealer. I ran some twisty back roads and at one point flew across a diagonal railroad crossing . My friend said "I see your speedometer must be off." When I asked why he thought that he said "It read 50 when you crossed the tracks". I told him it was fairly accurate as far as I knew. On the way back I made sure he was behind me when I crossed the same tracks at 60 mph. When we got back to his house he said "So, I see your speedometer is working after all". He had just never seen a car that agile and planted. I had a lot of fun with that car. 
The fully independent suspension really worked on that car — one of the best handling box cars ever mass-produced.The BMW 2002 was a great car. I once drove a friend to pick up his Pontiac at the dealer. I ran some twisty back roads and at one point flew across a diagonal railroad crossing . My friend said "I see your speedometer must be off." When I asked why he thought that he said "It read 50 when you crossed the tracks". I told him it was fairly accurate as far as I knew. On the way back I made sure he was behind me when I crossed the same tracks at 60 mph. When we got back to his house he said "So, I see your speedometer is working after all". He had just never seen a car that agile and planted. I had a lot of fun with that car.
Edit: I've only driven two Datsun 510s. They kinda remind me of a less refined 2002. Super cars, too!
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In terms of fun and reliability, of the cars I have owned, only the Honda S2000 comes close to the BMW 2002.
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I had a '72 2002
I loved both of those cars, but unfortunately they weren't very practical. On the fun scale though, they we're both tens.
Man, I miss driving a stick!
We've followed somewhat similar automotive paths. Back in the 70s I had a '72 yellowish 2002 and then in 2001 I bought a silver S2000.In terms of fun and reliability, of the cars I have owned, only the Honda S2000 comes close to the BMW 2002.
I loved both of those cars, but unfortunately they weren't very practical. On the fun scale though, they we're both tens.
Man, I miss driving a stick!
Oh man! My favorite car of all time.
I daily drove year round a '74 for four years about 28 years ago. Unfortunately, it was in New England. Rust won.
I may be in the minority, but I prefer carb'd cars over the Tii.
Not mine, but just like this with steelies.
I daily drove year round a '74 for four years about 28 years ago. Unfortunately, it was in New England. Rust won.
I may be in the minority, but I prefer carb'd cars over the Tii.
Not mine, but just like this with steelies.
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Snapshots of snapshots:
These were my first three BMWs just as I was set to leave St. Louis for a move to Virginia for school around 1973. I had taken electrical tape to the 1600 grilles to update it to 2002 style. It was titled as a 1969 but was in reality a '68. I bought the car in the Fall of 1971. The bike on the left is a 1971 R50/5 I bought new in the Spring of 1971. The R27 single on the right is long gone but I replaced it with a white one which I still have.
I currently own two 1600s but they are both Cabriolet (convertible) models that were never imported to the USA. I've owned them both for nearly 45-years, picking up one on our honeymoon in Germany in 1981. The Cabriolets were special so they were built with the 2002 grilles instead of the silver 1600 grilles. All 1,682 Cabriolets had sequential VINs coach-built by Karroserie Baur in Stuttgart for BMW. Baur also built every single Porsche 959 ever made and completed the production of the BMW M1 when Lamborghini was going bankrupt. Here's one of my 1970 Cabriolets sitting in my showroom 30-years ago:
These were my first three BMWs just as I was set to leave St. Louis for a move to Virginia for school around 1973. I had taken electrical tape to the 1600 grilles to update it to 2002 style. It was titled as a 1969 but was in reality a '68. I bought the car in the Fall of 1971. The bike on the left is a 1971 R50/5 I bought new in the Spring of 1971. The R27 single on the right is long gone but I replaced it with a white one which I still have.
I currently own two 1600s but they are both Cabriolet (convertible) models that were never imported to the USA. I've owned them both for nearly 45-years, picking up one on our honeymoon in Germany in 1981. The Cabriolets were special so they were built with the 2002 grilles instead of the silver 1600 grilles. All 1,682 Cabriolets had sequential VINs coach-built by Karroserie Baur in Stuttgart for BMW. Baur also built every single Porsche 959 ever made and completed the production of the BMW M1 when Lamborghini was going bankrupt. Here's one of my 1970 Cabriolets sitting in my showroom 30-years ago:
Are those Talbot rear-view mirrors on the hood? Very nice. I've never seen a cabriolet, in person. And I was also a member of the BMWCCA club for many years.
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It gets harder and harder to get in and out of the S2000. However, once you're driving, there is nothing like it. It's really connected to the road and has an awesome instant feedback to the driver.I had a '72 2002
We've followed somewhat similar automotive paths. Back in the 70s I had a '72 yellowish 2002 and then in 2001 I bought a silver S2000.
I loved both of those cars, but unfortunately they weren't very practical. On the fun scale though, they we're both tens.
Man, I miss driving a stick!
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