38K mi Rare French 2002ti w/ ALPINA & rare parts L@@K

1972 BMW 2002 Description

Ok everyone, Welcome!
Here is a super rare find Engine and Vin number matching 2002ti that I am bringing you.
Please read it carefully as it is of great importance to understand why the car is so rare and why its a chance of a lifetime to own a very rare piece of BMW history.
History of the 2002ti models:
The 2002tidesignation becameknown sincethe 2002tiwon the 24 Hours Nuerburgring race in 1970. Also the 2002ti was not the only BMW model that carried the "ti" badge. All cars which carriedthe "ti" badge had a sportier engine with twin side-draft race carburetors,andit alsorepresented lighter and sportier models, similarly to the "is" badge in current generation 335iS with the exception that they were usually light-weight cars.
This car was originally ordered byaPersiangentleman residing in France whom was also a champion in Rally racing from the famous "World Touring of IranianRally Federation" in Shah time.He ordered this very rareTi Spec. car andtook it to ALPINA and had them install their roll cage and tail lightsandrace clutch.
He raced this car in Rallies across Europe and the middle east (As his Authentic Badge on the grill shows) and enjoyed this car for a few years withso very fewmileswhich he put on since he also used Mini coopers also for rally races.
In 1978 due to Iranian revolution his race license, passport and celebrity status made the car unreachable and therefore he leftat his homein France until 1999 when he had the car brought to the U.S.
The car has since been restored to it's original glory with $9,000 paint job. The car was originally Malaga and he changed it to Inka during restoration in 2006.
Here is the list of all parts that this car has, some of which can not be found orsourced any longer:
-ALPINA roll cage including rear strut cage attached to the shock towers (Worth $3,500 U.S.D)-Genuine period correct Dino Steering Wheel (Worth $1,800)-Gold BBS 13" wheels (Worth $1,800)-Newer Crack free Dash and Gauges-Cocoa mats-original AM/FM radio with One speaker in the center consul -New set of ALPINA French tail lights with Orange reverse lights (Worth $700 each)-Ansa Race Exhaust-40 Side Draft Webber carbs-Newly replaced windshield and gaskets-Original set of front grills in like new shape (they are original to the car)-Recaro Race seats with red stitching and race harness seatbelts-California Mirrors-French Euro amber front signals
I have many pictures and can take some more detailed photos if desired. Also the car currently has a 4-Speed transmission and original ALPINA race clutch.Included in this auction is also a 5-Speed rebuilt transmission which will come with the car and you can either have it transported with the car within the U.S. or have it shipped separately and pay for shipping cost if being shipped internationally.
The car is Free of any rust as it was always garaged.
Super Rare, clean and a once in life time opportunity.
The car is currently registered and titled in my name in California.
The last picture also shows a newly restored 1976 Resto-mod which is also available with no Reserve. Please see my other Auction for a very nice reliable and affordable daily driver.
Good luck!
Koorosh (323)422-4956
Please feel free to call me, come and inspect it in person, as pictures are not as niceas the real thing and do not do the car justice.

On Apr-18-16 at 12:30:33 PDT, seller added the following information:

The next bid will meet the auction Reserve

I think it would be justified make some clarifications here:

-This car is a 1972 U.S production model year BMW 2002 ordered from BMW with 2002ti specifications and therefore it is a real 2002ti model,all though it was ordered under a 2002 BMW allocation from the United states, which actually makes it the only U.S. market car ever ordered with a 2002ti Specification ever and therefore an anomaly.
-It is not one of the European 2002ti models designation cars produced by BMW from the 2 years of production as 1970 and 1971 model year production which their VIN number started from 1680001 up to 1696450
-The car was ordered by a wealthy iranian street rally driver celebrity whom was a U.S. citizen and residing in the united states when the car was ordered. He took delivery of the car and registered it in France where he kept it and participated in only 12 street rally races competitions across Europe and Asia with his beloved 2002ti since he usually used his Mini Cooper for street rally races.
-The mileage is also in Kilometers and is original with the Speedometer and Odometer in perfect working order so the mileage is closer to 20,000 actual miles
-The Cluster Bezel was changed to wooden style from later model 1974 to 1976 BMW 2002 models purely for enhancing the look of the interior and having it match the look of his Dino steering wheel, very eccentric if I may say so.
-Original color was Verona, which he later changed to Inka. It has been done properly.
-The reserve has been lowered and the next bid will meet reserve. (I tried removing the reserve but was unable to do so since there were bids)
-All Bidders will be notified.