1975 BMW 2002 Tii

• UK-registered on 19/09/1975; matching numbers (2771026/2771026)
• Fully restored from the ground-up in recent years, with a top and bottom-end engine overhaul
• Fjord Blue with full Dark Blue leather trim
• Properly set up 'Kugelfischer' injection system
• Many original features, drives and performs extremely well

As early as 1963 there had been discussions about a new and smaller BMW. With the 'Neue Klasse' doing the business in the executive market, BMW repeated the trick in the small saloon sector with its '02 series models, designed as a lighter, sportier short wheelbase two-door model. BMW certainly saved the best '02 until last with a model called the '2002 Tii' (Touring injection international). Launched in 1971, the high performance 2002 Tii used the same, elegant bodyshell as its two-door relations, but was differentiated by having its 2-litre M10-series engine fitted with a mechanical 'Kugelfischer' injection pump with injectors capable of delivering a very healthy 130bhp, ensuring it could crack 120 mph on the autobahn and drive sideways on the merest whiff of throttle! The Tii also has a larger, twin air filter cylinder box and an uprated alternator. The chassis is that of the two-carburettor '2002 Ti' uprated with stiffer springs, front and rear anti-roll bars, larger front disc brakes, and wider wheels and the driveline differs with a slightly closer-ratio, 4-speed gearbox, a stronger clutch, and a longer axle-ratio to increase top speed.

Production of the Tii ceased in 1975 (when the first generation E21 3-Series took over) and according to the Tii Register, 44,478 examples were produced – with just 3,678 examples in right-hand drive.

The car presented here is a UK-supplied example, first registered on 19th September 1975 and, importantly, it retains its original engine, as many were changed over time. Our vendor, a very well-respected member of the UK classic car fraternity, was previously involved with a company that specialised in the restoration of BMW 2002 models and this actual car was their flagship, used to promote their skills and the quality of their standards. Make no mistake, this has been properly restored with no compromise in cost or time and the workmanship is clear to see, both cosmetically and mechanically. In classic Fjord Blue with full Dark Blue leather trim, this is a real Q-car, perhaps only known to enthusiasts for its driving abilities.

Our vendor has found that he is not using the car as much as he’d like and with space at a premium, now this delightful BMW must find an owner who can enjoy it to the full. The car drives and performs extremely well, with all the attributes associated with the model. Reliable, easy to maintain, and fun to drive, the 2002 Tii is revered by enthusiasts as one of BMW's all-time greats.