Classic BMW

[Rudi]

Is there a specific section or contact group where owners of classic BMWs share their experiences and share knowledge.

I own a 1972 BMW 2002 which has been standing for a number of years now and have finally decided to start the rebuild.

 

[zaleonardz]

Not really, but you want to contact ClassicMan on the forum, he is our antique specialist, Adi also loves the seriously old school car..

 

[Clownshoe]

I think the real classics do not have the critical mass for a South African only forum. Even the E24 has a very limited following on this forum (2 if I remember corretly). The best bet is the international forums.

But we would love to see pics and a 2002 that was for sale on the gum recenly generated alot of interest!!

I suggest you start a new thread on the restoration. Where are you?

 

[Sith]

Hi Rudi, I echo Clownshoe's sentiments exactly. I have a 1976 530MLE (e12), a limited run car that was only made in SA, so finding like-minded enthusiasts is very difficult. The 2002 range (e10) was manufactured from 1968 to 1975 in saloon, convertible, touring, and turbo models. It went through a fairly early facelift where the most noticable difference was the round tail lights being replaced by square ones. Thereafter it was replaced by the first 3 Series (e21). The Turbo model was Europes first production turbocharged car. As far as I know, all models had a variation of the straight four M10 motor. The nice thing about this era is that there were plenty trim overlaps from the various BMW model ranges, so you may find your indicator stalk, just as an example, is the same as in the e3, e9, e12, and e21. The same applies with the M10 motor, it was also used in the e12 and e21 in more or less the same state. So this does open up a wider area within which you can search for advice and parts. BMW Classic caters very well for the 2002 range so, if you want to spend a small fortune, you can order plenty new parts from them. I think the biggest problem you will find when restoring this car is body rot. These things rust like crazy, so you must get that right or the rest of your resto will be a waste.

Would love to see some photos (exterior, interior, motor) of the car in its' current state. Maybe I can help with some things, but also have a friend who has/is restoring 2002's in Gauteng, so could point you in his direction. Hope my waffle has helped a bit.