1976 Bmw 2002 Base Coupe 2-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

1976 Classic BMW 2002, last year for the car….This iconic car has been in our family since 1977. Virtually every receipt since the car’s purchase is still on hand, along with the original owner’s manual.  Although a mechanical restoration was started in 2002, it has not been completed. The chassis did have rust in the typical spots, including the left rear wheel well. Utilizing NOS factory parts, the entire wheel well was professional replaced. The floors and the remainder of the chassis are nearly rust free.

Drivetrain:

When new, this car was equipped with an automatic transmission. It has been converted to a 5-speed transmission using a newly remanufactured Getrag from the Metric Mechanic. The pedal box and all related components necessary for the conversion were purchased new from BMW and the 2002 Haus. Absolutely no expense was spared in this conversion, including two brand new, complete drive axles from BMW. The 14” original BBS BMW wheels have never seen the road; new and perfect, including the hub covers.

Suspension:

All corners are now fitted with new Bilstein Sport struts coupled with new Eibach lowering springs. The rear control arms were replaced with new ‘tii boxed’ units. All components have been either epoxy painted or powder coated. All sway bars are tubular and fully adjustable and, together with the performance suspension bushings, were purchased from Dave Ireland Racing. The front sub frame was removed, media blasted and repainted.  The steering box and idler arm were also rebuilt at that time. The front suspension features adjustable camber using custom strut tower mounts. Camber and toe-in are also adjustable in the rear suspension. The battery has been relocated to the truck along with the obligatory strut tower brace.

Engine:

Zero miles on a very comprehensive performance rebuild which includes:

·         Ported and polish head with new valves and guides.

·         New dual 40DCOM carbs with ported and polished manifold. New custom stainless steel fuel lines were made exclusively for this car by the Stainless Steel Brake Corp in Clarence, NY. A new high volume Carter pump has been mounted in the engine bay in the old battery location.

·         Ignition system that has been upgraded, but retains an original equipment ‘tii’ distributor which was purchased new but has never been used. Rather than use points, it sports a Pertronix magnetic pick-up driving a new MSD 6A-L.

·         New, old stock Shrick 292 camshaft with new rockers and performance retainers.

·         New ARP head studs and hardware.

·         New, ceramic coated exhaust manifold completed with new, never installed complete Ansa exhaust.

·         Pistons are OE 10.5:1 “piano top” Mahle.

·         All lower end components are new, including the oil pump and chain. Naturally, a windage tray has been fitted.  All components have been precision balanced.

·         Engine mounts are of the polyurethane variety.

Brakes:

·         Front: All new OEM components including wheel bearings. The calipers have been professionally rebuilt. Brake hoses have been replaced with custom stainless steel lines.

·         Rear: Custom rear disc brake conversion from Dave Ireland Racing.

Chassis and Interior:

Although the engine, drivetrain and suspension are installed in the chassis, all the final assembly/testing work remains to be completed. The engine has not been started since the rebuild was completed several years ago. The interior is in pieces as work was started but not completed with the installation of a new pedal box and shifter housing to accommodate the 5-speed conversion. A VDO gauge kit was purchased, but has not yet been installed (although the required senders/sensors have). The dashboard is in perfect condition, without any cracks or blemishes. The steering wheel has been replaced with a new, period-correct MOMO wheel.

Overview:

This is a project car that will require considerable work and patience to complete. Although parts-wise, she is nearly complete, a fuel tank and driver’s seat will be needed. The car is offered for sale ‘as-is, where is,’ with no warranty of any sort. Fire away with questions, as I’ve been involved with this car for nearly 40 years.