1969 BMW 2002 Restoration

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Velenoso

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I love the 2002, personally, I would gladly fork out to have my own one.

There is 2-3 of these around my area, owners really don't want to part with them.
 
They're just lovely old beemers to own.

I'm currently looking at getting a late model E30 and starting to restore it. Not in the same league as a 2002 but they're equally special in my mind.
 
especially that drooping rear. my buddy owned a left hand drive model.
 
Today's cars does not have class - as they look all alike at a glance.

Hope you enjoy the restoration!

Reading the FAQ makes /me want one as well :D

For myself it makes sense to buy an older car, pay less on it, and just replace the parts which needs replacement rather than buying a glitzy new car and can't keep up with the repayments...
 
T_L : Thats precisely what I'm thinking... get me a nice older E30... (granted its not that old) retrofit some of the newer stuff on it, like disc brakes all round and such like.... its easy to maintain and goes like stink, and for me its one of the prettiest bmw's of recent times.
 
Velenoso said:
Since I've finished my Alfa GTV and almost done with the 356, I'm considering this as a new restoration project:
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do you have pics of your 356? That car is legendary, btw, what is the top speed on them 140?
 
1nsane! said:
do you have pics of your 356? That car is legendary, btw, what is the top speed on them 140?
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Unfortunately not yet, the body is still in the shop, it's a speedster, I should have it back next week hopefully, then I can start putting it together. I'm not too sure what the top speed will be, this one will have the Super 90 engine in it when done. I have this German guy restoring every nut and bolt in that engine. The entire car is going to be brand new.

This is the finished look I'm going for. Black, with cream/tan leather interior and soft-top. :D

http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=3465&cat=500


Thanks guys, that Alfa is really a monster, I can't imagine what the 3.0 litre moves like! Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to sell it... I'm running out of parking space... :(
 
The_Librarian said:
Today's cars does not have class - as they look all alike at a glance.

Hope you enjoy the restoration!

Reading the FAQ makes /me want one as well :D

For myself it makes sense to buy an older car, pay less on it, and just replace the parts which needs replacement rather than buying a glitzy new car and can't keep up with the repayments...
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Yeah that definitely makes sense, I love old cars and those monthly payments can become a pain. Just remember, an old car is like a woman, you can't just drive the **** out of it, leave it in the garage and expect it to work flawlessly forever. It's more like a hobby, you gotta be prepared to pop the hood on the weekend, tinker a bit here and there, etc. But it's definitely worth it in my opinion.

* Please excuse the double post. *
 
ToxicBunny said:
They're just lovely old beemers to own.

I'm currently looking at getting a late model E30 and starting to restore it. Not in the same league as a 2002 but they're equally special in my mind.
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You must have loved the E30 M3 faetured in the Speed&Sound mag a few months ago ...
 
my second car was an Alfasud sprint veloce, looked like a baby gtv, 4 downdraft Dellorto carbs (actually two twin-chokes but that is splitting hairs), flat 4 1500. handled well. electrics were a nightmare, handbrake mounted to the front discs, INBOARD, pain in the butt.

but i loved that car.
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(pic not of MY car, but one like it)
 
Catch21 : nope, never buy or look at speed and sound mag...

I don't do the over the top stuff.. I prefer my cars to look as normal as possible.
 
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