A highly sought-after 1970s sporting saloon, equipped with a Nardi steering wheel as well as a set of Alpina wheels. Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre inline-four, delivering 74kW / 99hp to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer is non-functional; therefore the true total mileage is unknown. The creation of the 2002 was instigated by two senior BMW figures, each of whom had the M10 engine installed into their BMW 1600-2 saloon cars and put a proposal to BMW for the larger engine to be fitted in a production model. This handsome example is finished in white over a burgundy leather-trimmed cabin with a wooden-rimmed Nardi steering wheel. It rides on a set of 13-inch multi-spoke Alpina wheels. The cabin also features a radio with USB, auxiliary, and SD inputs, an Alpina gear knob, and the dashboard has been covered in fabric. Accompanying the car is the owner’s book pack, several invoices, the original wheels, and the original steering wheel. The paintwork is said to be in very good condition, save for stone chips on the front end, blemishes around the wheel arches, and a small bubble at the bottom of the driver’s door. The rear BMW roundel has faded, there are scratches on the bonnet-mounted roundel, and various imperfections are visible on the brightwork. Moving inside, an area of trim has come away underneath the ignition, there is wear on some of the main touchpoints, a mark on the back of the front passenger seat, minor blemishes on the driver’s door card, a chip on the handle above the stereo, and general patina visible throughout. The seller notes that the condition of the dashboard underneath the fabric is unknown, and that the heating and odometer are non-functional. The engine oil and filters were replaced approximately 18 months ago. This is a handsome example of the iconic BMW 2002, fitted with a desirable manual gearbox and accompanied by the original wheels and steering wheel allowing the new keeper to revert the car back to its original specification if preferred. Praised by the seller for its ability to deliver an engaging driving experience, this retro coupe would make a characterful weekend toy or car show companion for its next custodian. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.