This 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo is one of 1,672 examples built and is finished in Chamonix White with blue and red Turbo graphics. The car was delivered new in Verona, Italy on May 3, 1974 and was later sold to a Mr. Gaetano of Enna, Sicily, who kept it stored until 2001. Clarence “Chip” Steele of Beaufort, South Carolina bought the car on February 19, 2001 with 81k kilometers, replaced the fuel tank with an OEM 70-liter unit, and imported the car to the US after a tour of Naples. On March 12, 2002, Christopher Provo of San Francisco purchased this Turbo with 84,222 kilometers and commissioned a two-year restoration from 2002-specialists Casey Motorsports of Petaluma, California. The numbers-matching M10 turbo four and factory 5-speed manual gearbox were rebuilt, a new turbo and limited-slip differential were fitted, the rear spoiler was replaced, an Alpina quick-ratio steering box was installed, and the car was repainted. Parts cost alone was $29,527.94, and the process was photo documented. This BMW has been driven just 1,824 kilometers since the work was completed, and it is now being offered by a Texas dealer with a BMW Historical Certificate, ownership/maintenance records, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

Following the restoration, this 2002 Turbo was sold to Michael Briones of Novato, California on August 6, 2008. BMW collector Jeff Kearl of San Clemente, California acquired the car from Mr. Briones on October 23, 2010. Since the restoration was completed, the car has been shown at BMW events throughout California, and it is a multiple concours/BMW meet winner. Note that this 2002 Turbo is optioned with a rear window defroster.

The Chamonix White paint was applied 14+ years ago and reportedly remains in good condition for its age. A set of period-correct 15″ multi-piece BBS alloys are currently fitted, wearing matching Yokohama S Drive tires.

According to the selling dealer, the cabin has been kept very original aside from replaced OEM door panels and a set of Coco mats.

The interior features, lighting, switches, and instrumentation reportedly work well. The five-digit odometer was reset during the restoration process and now shows 1,824 kilometers (1,133 miles).

The trunk area is finished to a high-standard and contains a correct OEM spare with a August 1973 date-code. Further exterior and trunk compartment pictures are provided in the extensive gallery below.

Power comes from a turbocharged M10 2.0-liter inline-four mated to a close-ratio dogleg 5-speed manual gearbox. Both the engine and transmission were rebuilt by Casey Motorsports during the restoration. A new OEM turbocharger and limited-slip differential were fitted at the same time. A compression check was performed at the seller’s facility on March 2, 2018, revealing 130, 130, 125, and 130 psi in cylinders 1-4 respectively as shown in the gallery below.

Stamping #4290376 can be seen above and matches the included BMW Historical Certificate, confirming the engine as original. The seller claims that the original transmission is also in place.

The seller has provided a video featuring this 2002 Turbo, which can be seen above.

11 detailed undercarriage pictures are displayed in the gallery below.

BMW Historical Certificate # 1034 accompanies the sale. It shows chassis and engine numbers, dates of manufacture and delivery, and delivery to Verona, Italy when new. Restoration receipts covering $29,527.54 without labor are also included, along with several vintage ownership documents and photographs, all of which are highlighted in the gallery below.