Lot details Registration No: DFB948W Chassis No: 2791095 Mot Expiry: Aug 2006
Introduced in 1968, the 2002 was arguably the first model to lend credence to BMW's present day 'ultimate driving machine' reputation. Supposedly prompted by Machiavellian New York car importer Max Hoffman's demands for a sportier version of the 1502 / 1602 range, the 2002 shared its siblings steel monocoque, anti-roll bar tempered all round independent suspension (Macpherson strut front, semi-trailing arm rear) and disc / drum brakes. Powered by a 1990cc, SOHC four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, the lightweight saloon (less than a 1,000kg) was surprisingly fast. With 100bhp and 123lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 10.2 seconds and a top speed of 110mph. Launched in 1971, the Baur-designed 2002 Cabriolet featured a sturdy rollover hoop separating the detachable targa panel at the front from the folding hood to the rear. Suitably strengthened, the Cabriolet suffered only a slight weight penalty and no discernible loss of performance. Able to seat four in comfort, it was updated in common with the rest of the range in 1973.
Finished in turquoise metallic with black / grey cloth upholstery, this particular example is thought to be one of only 260 right-hand drive '71-type' Targa Cabriolets built (total RHD production was reputedly 354). Described by the vendor as being in variously reasonable (engine, interior trim), good (chassis, gearbox, bodywork), very good (paintwork) or excellent (electrical equipment, wheels / tyres) condition, it was inherited from her "late father who cherished it very much i.e. only drove it on sunny days". Said to have had just four keepers (two in the same family), it is believed but not warranted to have covered 99,213 miles from new. Reported to have had a "small amount of welding done underneath" but not to have been involved in "any accidents as far as we are aware", it was apparently treated to a respray and new roof nine years ago. Combining practicality, desirability and rarity, this open four-seater BMW is offered for sale with "some spares i.e. new brakes shoes" and MOT certificate current until August 7th 2006.
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