1972 BMW 2002tii

Here’s an icon that will make classic car fanatics tingle all over. Bragging chic slopes and curves, ornate front and rear lights or distinct style elements are not how ‘70s BMWs roll. They embrace simplicity. Finely crafted German machinery is well embedded in a straightforward and effortless shell of steel and glass. However, you can’t help but be attracted to it. Maybe it's the unmistakable BMW grille, or maybe it's what their cars signify. They handle and grip the tarmac as if they were made for the racetrack. Here we have a 1972 BMW 2002 tii, the Touring version that boasts a revamped engine of the 2002 ti. Having completed a tick over 70,000 miles so far, it resides in Massachusetts all set up to be picked up by its next new owner. You’ll be surprised as to how much attention these little autos get despite having a typical shoebox like design.

Exterior and Interior

Other than the 3-part horizontal grille, the smaller 2-part vertical grille in the center, and a chrome line that follows the hood line and wraps around the car, there aren’t much going on with exterior features on this Bimmer. However, the 1972 BMW 2002 tii has its own charm to it. Draped in a Kelly Green paint color, our subject 2002 tii wears silver wheels with BMW hubcaps. The car also has a Z-Bart undercoat applied in July 2022. You get all the grip your heart desire thanks to the Pirelli P6 tries on the rear and Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum rubber up front. Its current owner has put the car through a Road Force tire balance and a 4-wheel Eurosport alignment. The interior welcomes you with fine brown leather everywhere and wood trim on the dashboard. The driver is presented with a three-spoke steering wheel and three gauges behind it. You get wood trim on the center console as well, which features more gauges and a radio.

Engine

This hot hatch looking 1972 BMW 2002 tii packs a BMW M10 1,990cc in-line four cylinder engine under its hood, which was capable of churning out 130 horsepower when new, and is coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission to send drive to the rear wheels. Apart from more power, the 2002 tii has stiffer springs, stronger clutch and longer axle ratio compared to the 2002 ti.