This 1974 BMW 2002tii was purchased from its original owner in 1984 by the seller’s father and remained with him until 2012. Nine months ago, the seller purchased the car back from its previous owner and has since refreshed the vehicle mechanically and cosmetically. As acquired, the non-original Camden-supercharged 2.0-liter inline-four was running lean, so the engine was taken to EDK Motors for a partial rebuild. It was disassembled, the cylinder bores were lightly honed, and new rings, bearings, seals, and gaskets were installed. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 1981 320is Getrag 5-speed manual transmission and a 3.90 limited-slip differential. The interior and exterior were recently refurbished by the seller as detailed below, and a myriad of exterior, interior, suspension, brake, powertrain, and driveline modifications are fitted. This BMW is now being offered with service records and transferable Connecticut registration in the seller’s name.

The body of this 2002tii is equipped with a factory sunroof, steel fender flares, early-style bumpers with a shortened front bumper bracket, and European turn signals. A full white repaint was completed years ago, and the seller states that it remains in driver-quality condition. After purchasing the car, the seller installed correct exterior mirrors and had various stone chips and scratches repaired by TW Restorations. The battery was relocated from under the rear seat to the trunk, which is detailed in the photo gallery below. According to the seller, this car was featured in a 1988 issue of Roundel magazine and previously won multiple awards from the Great Marques Concours.

Prior to the seller’s purchase this BMW received numerous suspension upgrades. A list of components is provided below:

Bilstein HD front struts

Bilstein Sport rear shocks

H&R 1 ½” lowering springs

21mm front sway bar with urethane bushings

19mm adjustable rear sway bar with urethane bushings

Heavy-duty 5-Series rear sub-frame bushings

Solid urethane rear differential hanger bushings

Top End Performance front strut brace

Top End Performance torque brace

De-camber plates (front struts)

Front track arm bushings replaced

Lower ball joints replaced

Lower control arms replaced

Box-welded steering box mount bracket on front sub-frame

A new set of 15×7″ Minilite alloy wheels were installed just prior to this auction. Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 star-spec tires are equipped at each corner. Braking components include a tii booster and master cylinder, front tii calipers, cross-drilled rotors, and an Aardvark Racing rear disc conversion kit.

The cabin features a one-piece dashboard, leather Momo steering wheel, reupholstered Recaro front seats, and matching upholstery on the rear bench seat, door panels, rear quarter panels, and parcel shelf. New carpeting was installed by the seller, and an aftermarket map light was removed.

Other alterations include a custom black anodized aluminum console with voltmeter, oil temperature, oil pressure, air-fuel mixture, and boost gauges, as well as a Blaupunkt CD player and an intermittent wiper switch from a 1976 2002. Rocker switches operate the fuel pump and auxiliary cooling fan.

Prior to this auction, the seller removed a custom AutoMeter cluster and refitted the original instrumentation. The aforementioned auxiliary gauge pod was relocated to the center console, and ancillary gauges were given color-matching black finishes. The odometer currently displays 78k miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The non-original 2.0-liter inline-four features a Camden roots-type supercharger and was running lean when the seller acquired the car. The carburetor also needed work, and the seller elected to commission local specialist EDK Motors to lightly hone the cylinder bores and install new rings, bearings, seals, and gaskets. Output is quoted at around 200 horsepower. A comprehensive engine, driveline, and exhaust specification list is provided by the seller below:

ENGINE:

2.0-liter motor with 9.0:1 compression

E-12 head ported and flowed

292 Schrick cam

tii distributor with Petronics and MSD 6A ignition

Upgraded head studs

Baffled oil pan

E30 M3 starter

Camden roots-type supercharger (generates approx. 10lbs. of boost)

Weber 45mm DCOE side draft carburetor

MSD boost sensor – allows motor to run on 93 octane gasoline

CSF performance aluminium radiator

Optima 75/25 gel cell battery (now trunk-mounted)

Fan thermocouple activated at 195 degrees

Electric fuel pump w/ adjustable pressure regulator

New insulated hood pad kit

EXHAUST:

1 5/8” Top End tubing header with 2 ¼” tubing exhaust

Top End Performance Resonator and rear muffler

DRIVELINE:

5-speed overdrive Getrag transmission from 1981 320is – conversion done with OEM parts

E30 325 clutch package

3.90:1 limited-slip differential

Ireland Engineering short shift kit

Service records are reportedly extensive, covering previous modifications along with the recent engine work.

Additional undercarriage photos are provided in the gallery below. Three driving videos can be viewed below: