My kids grandparent's had this old BMW 1968 1600-02 sitting at the side of the house for over 20 years. I just pulled it out and am not sure if I should try to restore or sell. BMW is trying to get the keys from Germany since we don't have the keys to it and the VIN has since been recycled. Looks good from the outside but the interior would need to be re-done. Not a lot of rust either couple of rust bubbles but nothing major from what I see. Any suggestion?
Awesome find, the problem with the 1602 or 1600/02 is it wasn't as common as the 2002 and not all parts are compatible between the 2 models,although that is more from a mechanical standpoint, the interioors should be doable if you need parts from a scrap yard, also if you're lucky its a 12 volt car. The reason know about the differences is in 1973 I bought my first Bimmer, it was badged as a 2002, but when I went to get parts I found out it was a 1600/2. Also it explained the lack of performance I was expecting, haha caveat emptor.
Rust bubbles can be deceptive. Unless you are more than competent in this area, I'd suggest getting some estimates on what it would cost to bring it back, by a professional with the idea that whatever their cost, it'll give you an idea if this is something you can handle.
Not so much a signature as a cry for help.
Hold on, saw this in a cartoon once...think I can pull it off.
It's a 12V. I'll have to have someone check it out, get an idea.
I'm in Mesa... may be interested in buying if you decide to sell. Send me a PM if you want to sell it and I'd love to take a look. I have a '72 bavaria that hasn't run in quite some time so I have a vintage BMW itch I need to scratch
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I'm planning on taking some pictures of it today and I'll upload them. I wasn't able to get the keys from BMW but they are going to sell me some blank keys and I'll have to call a locksmith to key the ignition and trunk. I want to get into the trunk because I could see through the back dash the chrome car door mirrors were in there and not sure what else. This forum is new to me so I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate. I've had a couple of buddies who have come over and seen it and wanted to buy it. It was supposed to be a project car for my 15yr old son but he wanted to go to a boarding school in PA.
Here's some pictures. 194 (640x480).jpg195 (640x480).jpg170 (640x480).jpg171 (640x480).jpg172 (640x480).jpg
Interior needs work Picture of one of the rust bubbles 193 (640x480).jpg192 (640x480).jpg164 (640x480).jpg165 (640x480).jpg197 (640x480).jpg
Looks to me like a great candidate for restoration! Hopefully if you aren't up for it, somebody will buy it from you and get it back on the road.
Yes, I really wanted to restore to it's original.
As long as the rear shock towers aren't rusted out, I'd go for it ... throw some nice new shocks and springs under it, e30 seats, e30/e36 318is engine and trans and for next to no money you can have a car with modern mechanicals that's fairly quick and a hoot to drive!
Any suggestion on how to get into the trunk? It will not open when pressing the trunk button, think the inside latch or something broke.
Not sure if you are aware of the way the trunk lock works, so in case you are not, here goes:
When the trunk lock is locked, pressing the trunk button will only depress the button, with no result (this is because the little tab on the other end of the "button" is rotated to a position that will not allow it to press on anything that would release the trunk to open).
When the trunk lock is unlocked, pressing the trunk button will pop the trunk open. Again the little tab on the other end of the button is now in a position to press on the release.
Regards, Maurice.
thank you, what if that doesn't work any other suggestions?
If still no luck with the ignition lock, there are a couple of write ups in the 2002 FAQ web site along with plenty of good details on restoration. Being an AZ car it seems like a keeper. Getting that ignition cylinder out is pretty easy. You can also by pass it and do some hot wiring by removing the steering column cover. THe trunk might be another story, some came with like keys and others require a separate trunk and door ignition one. If you're having a locksmith come over, might as well have him give it a go.
Best of luck with the restoration!!
Good luck
Andy
That's worth restoring. Minimal rust due to being in Arizona.
That is a keeper...if you can rotate the engine then it should run...if there was no previos damage before parking it.
I would keep it stock. There is a lot of information on fixing all the issues.
I had one this color and after working with teh finish...it was nice.
If that bubble is the extent of your rust...you do not have a rust problem.
Pull the back seat and check for rust as well as the shock towers.
Send your son to PA and you have some fun.
Good luck.
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