This 1973 2002 Touring is a track/race prepped monster featuring a seriously impressive list of work to its credit. Apparently converted for track use back in Germany, from where it was imported by the current owner, it comes with a 215 HP S14 motor from an E30 M3 in addition to a host of other upgrades. We saw it at the Legends of the Autobahn show in Monterey and it is very impressive in person. Find it here on eBay in San Jose, California, with a $48,500 BIN. Special thanks to BaT reader Taylor C. for this submission!

Never officially sold Stateside, good 2002 Tourings are quite rare outside of Europe. Mileage is claimed to be 96,000, though that could mean kilometers, and how much of this distance is on the current drivetrain is another mystery. Standard cars weight a shade under 2,300 pounds from the factory, and with the intensive weight loss plan this example’s undergone we gather it’s now substantially lighter-250 HP per ton sounds about right, which should prove more than adequate to get the truncated wheelbase moving sideways, or for the more reasonably minded among us, passing competitors.

Fitted with a Heigo roll cage, close-ratio five-speed, 3.64 LSD rear end, uprated brakes from an E28 and E34, and full race-spec suspension including rose jointed track rod bushings, we’ve no doubt it’s ready for circuit use, and can only imagine what a blast it’d be to pilot. The mods detailed here make up only a heavily abbreviated list of what’s described in the auction, so be sure to follow the above link for a more thorough picture of the exhaustive work that’s gone into its prep.

Inca Orange always looks great on 2002s, and somehow works even better on slant-tail Touring-the German-market sponsorship is super-cool,too. With aggressive flares filled to perfection by three piece BBS snowflakes,there’s simply no improvement to be had stance-wise. A sunroof may not be ideal in a track car, but you’d likely think differently when supplied with a fresh stream of cool, high-speed air while strapped tightly in a hot Nomex suit. The standard dash instruments are nicely complimented with an array of aftermarket gauges for oil temp, pressure, volts, and two unspecified temp units-perhaps diff and trans? All-in-all, it’s a great looking office.

The best thing about this car is that it remains streetablewith a clear title, making it ideal for head-clearing early morning (or late night) weekend blasts, as well as the occasional trackday/race meet, or to just grab your bravest buddy and head for the twisties and terrorize 911s.