1975 BMW 2002Tii

This particular 2002 is, indeed, a desirable tii model, and was purchased by the current owner on a wave of nostalgia and has been absolutely cherished and fastidiously maintained throughout its time with the current owner, benefitting from significant investment and restoration whilst with its current keeper, and being garaged throughout to preserve its condition.

Whilst in its current ownership, the following works have been carried out on the vehicle:

• Professionally upgraded welding of chassis including seam welding circa £3k

• Bodywork refurbishment and re-spray. Circa £8k

• New high quality wool carpets throughout

• Engine re-conditioning

• Re-upholstered and re-bolstered front seats

• New wiring

• New front brakes

• New HELLA front spotlights fitted

Alongside the above restoration works, the car has been regularly, but considerately, used whilst in the care of the vendor to ensure it is kept in good mechanical health, and - in his words - the car has been “treated like a baby!”

Resplendent in its recently refurbished hue of Blue, the bodywork and paint on this 2002tii is, by and large, in excellent condition throughout, on account of its restoration works and considered use since the completion of the works.

Being very particular, we noted some patina/dulling to the chrome window frames - commensurate for a vehicle of this age and mileage - along with a few smaller marks and imperfections dotted around the bodywork of the vehicle, which we’ve documented in the extensive photo gallery below.

Looking along the flanks of the car, we could see no signs of any impact damage or mis-aligned doors, and all the various trims and badges look to be present-and-correct, whilst the aftermarket HELLA spot lights on the front of the car give this 2002tii a wonderfully purposeful appearance.

There is a hole and some corrosion on the bulkhead, where the chassis meets the offside footwell.

All four wheels present in good order, wrapped in matching high-quality Goodyear rubber.

Inside, the cabin was partially re-trimmed (including new carpets) in 2020, and - as a result - generally presents well throughout, retaining a light usage patina that only serves to add to the history of the vehicle.

In terms of faults, few were found, though the vendor notes that the clock is inoperable. There is also a small nick on the upper outside bolster of the front passenger seat, whilst the headlining - whilst taut throughout - is showing staining around the door apertures and along the rear C pillars.

There is also a few signs of wear to the rear of the front seat backs, and we also noted that the passenger door window comes off its runners when rolled down, whilst the offside rear pop-out window catch does not latch open correctly.

The high-traffic areas such as the steering wheel, shifter, door cards, door trim covers and dashboard show commensurate signs of usage, though the dashboard is free from any cracks or damage. The gearstick surround is also slightly loose, and rattles/moves when shifting through gears.

In the rear, the boot presents in good order throughout, though we did note some corrosion visible in the rear corners of the boot underneath the carpet, shown in images 194,195 and 196.

Other than the aforementioned inoperable clock, the vendor is not aware of any other electrical issues or faults with any of the displays within the cabin.

Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre M10 inline-four engine presents very well indeed, with no signs of any obvious visual issues or signs of trouble. Being super particular, there are a few signs of wear and ageing on a few of the fixtures and fitting such as the radiator cap, but nothing too untoward.

Out on the road, the engine performed admirably, pulling well and starting/idling with ease despite being in sub-zero temperatures. The gearbox / clutch action was also reassuringly direct, showing no signs of any faults.

Underneath, the car has been extensively protected whilst in the care of the current owner, with no visible causes for concern that we could see.

On account of its age, this 2002tii is exempt from mandatory MoT examinations, and the most recent exam took place on 17 August 2018, showing a clean pass with no advisory items at 56,057 miles.

Included with the vehicle is a comprehensive history folder, comprised of both official BMW handbooks and manuals and a strong history of invoices and other documentation.

As ever, we’ve photographed all of the paperwork that we’ve received here at The Market, and this is available to view at the end of the gallery below. However, for those that would like a quick rundown of the highlights, we’ve got you covered:

• A complement of BMW handbooks and manuals, including a well-stocked stamped service record
• Hand-written maintenance and expense records from 2006
• Old MoT certificates
• Trimming invoice from 2020 at a cost of £840
• Invoice for a new thermoswitch and rolling road setup in 2019
• Miscellaneous works at the hands of Graham Hill Motors in 2018 at a cost of £623
• Welding repairs to floor, waxoil, service, gearbox and diff oil change in November 2018 at a cost of £1,708
• A full HPI check

Nostalgic, analogue and undeniably pretty, the 02 series of BMWs has earned itself a rightful place in the hearts of many enthusiasts and collectors, and - arguably - the best of the naturally-aspirated lot was the 2002tii with the fuel-injected variant of the M10 engine.

Offered for sale from fastidious, enthusiast ownership and benefitting from significant investment in its current ownership, this is a fantastically-presented, yet wonderfully useable example of the classic BMW model, and would make for an excellent addition to any BMW lovers collection, garage or driveway.

Given the cars condition, history and specification, we estimate a value of £20,000 to £30,000 when the hammer falls.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.