M30-Powered 1971 BMW 2002 tii

Description

The BMW 2002 emerged from a collaboration between Helmut Werner Bönsch and Alex von Falkenhausen, who each installed a 2.0-liter “M10” engine in their personal BMW 1600-2 cars and subsequently proposed to BMW's board to produce a two-liter version of the 1600-2. This move coincided with American importer Max Hoffman's request for a sportier version of the 02 series for the U.S. market. Consequently, the 2002 was introduced with two engine options: the base 2002 with a single-carburetor engine producing 99 horsepower and the more powerful 2002 ti with a dual-carburetor engine delivering 118 horsepower. In 1969, the 2002 Automatic was launched with the base engine and a ZF three-speed automatic transmission. By 1971, the 2002 ti was replaced by the 2002 tii, featuring a fuel-injected engine with 128 horsepower and a top speed of 115 mph.  

Following BMW’s lead for increased performance, many owners opted to do similar sporting modifications to their 2002. From different interiors to larger engines and even completely redesigned bodies, the only limiting factor was the owner’s imagination. While most owners perform minor upgrades to their cars, rarely do cars so thoroughly reimagined surface such as this 1971 2002 tii, offering a compelling opportunity for the next enthusiastic owner.  

Highlights 

• Powered by an upgraded 3.5-liter “M30B35” inline-six with three Weber 45 DCOE carburetors 

• AC Schnitzer widebody with a custom fabricated steel rocker panels 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Alpina rear differential sourced from another 2002 

• 15 inch BBS three-piece alloy wheels 

• Recaro Idealsitz L/LX/LS 84 seats 

• Aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans 

• Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio with upgraded Bluetooth connectivity 

• Finished in silver with a black interior 

Features 

• Luisi steering wheel 

• Trunk mounted battery 

• Bosch H4 headlights 

• Manual sun roof 

• Roll-up side windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Venting rear side windows 

• Dual side view mirrors 

• Padded sun visors 

• Front shock tower brace 

• Dash mounted clock 

• Tachometer 

• Dome light 

Known Imperfections 

• Some paint cracks around the fiberglass joint 

• Paint chips in the front and hood 

• Small crack on the rear left quarter fiberglass 

• Hole in the dash 

• Minor bubbling and rust spots pictured 

Included 

• Steel spare wheel 

• Weber velocity stacks 

• M30 plastic cooling fan 

• Original radiator 

Ownership History 

As reported by the current owner, the car was originally built in Germany. They purchased the car in late 2023 in California.