The BMW 2002tii - A key moment in BMW's History
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In the first of a new four-part series we are celebrating Continental’s 75th birthday in South Africa. We will be featuring cars that were originally fitted with Continental tyres and we kick off with this mint 1973 BMW 2002tii.
There is not a lot that Jaques Wessels doesn’t know about BMW 2002s - the car’s general history as well as its racing pedigree. It’s the result of a true passion for this particular car, and consequently Jaques has devoured every bit of reading material on the 2002 and, of course, also benefits from the intimate knowledge that comes from owning one.
“I got my love of cars from my dad. I was born in 1971, and from 1971 to 1985 we spent every year at Kyalami circuit. Back then you could spend a week there while the teams came down with their Formula One cars. That was kind of my first introduction to engines and petrol and has stayed with me my entire life.
“One day in the mid-80, I remember this very well, there was a BMW dealership in the Free State town I grew up in, and a truck came through the town and on the back was a 2002 and my dad pointed the car out to me - and it was love at first sight. I said to him, I never ever wanted a new car, or a different car, when I get to the age that I can drive. We made a pack back then that my first car would be a 2002 - which it was.
“So, I had my first 2002 from the late-80s until 1994. We had two, I had a 2002ti and my dad had the bog-standard 2002. My dad passed away in 1994 unfortunately. At that time I finished my studies and started working while the cars were just standing at my mother’s house. During the course of the 90s we decided to sell both. But, I made myself a promise that I would find another one. My dream was always to get a tii because it was a mechanical fuel-injected car.
“In 1999 my company sent me to the UK for work. There is a large following in the UK for the 2002 as well as a specialist company, Jaymic, that maintains and restores these cars for the rest of the world. I thought to myself, this is your prime opportunity to buy a good one. I was lucky that after a four year search I came across this one - and I’m only the second owner. It used to… really… belong to an old lady, and it has been in my ownership ever since.
“I absolutely love the styling to start off with. I like German Bauhaus styling. Everything on this car serves a purpose - there are no fripperies. The other thing that I enjoy is that it has enough power, because it weighs under a tonne, and then the analogue feel of the steering. It is a heavy steering feel, but once you get going it has a very precise feel to it. The gearbox is also a delight, even though it is a four-speed ‘box.
“It offers fantastic visibility, is very practical and you can use it everyday, and I use it as often as I can. It is not a trailer queen, I don’t believe in just storing cars. When they stand you doing them a complete disservice. In the summer time I commute with it to Cape Town which is a 100 km round trip once or twice a week. The mechanical fuel injection especially needs a workout as they can become quite complex if you just leave them.
“This car is fitted with the M10 engine, it is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit. They are generally bulletproof, but it is a 50-year old car. A couple of years ago I had a technician go through the car back to front. I would say the most problematic thing on these is the mechanical fuel injection system - they are complex and to work on them is time consuming and there is not a lot of expertise in South Africa to work on them.
The car has never left me stranded next to the road and is as reliable as any other car. Because I want to keep it, and keep it on the road, I believe in doing preventative maintenance.
“The wheels are period-correct 15-inch Alpinas. When these cars came out they had 13-inch wheels. I searched for these Alpinas for about three to four years and eventually came across a lady in Berlin who advertised them. I put in a bid on the auction and thankfully won it. The interior features period-correct Recaro seats. It is an upgrade a lot of enthusiasts did as the standard seats in a 2002 are quite flat. I’ve also fitted the fog light at the back and the two Cibie Oscar lights at the front.
“The best trip I’ve done in this car was actually in the UK when I bought it. In 2003 there was an Ayrton Senna festival at Donington Park and I drove the car there from London. That was very special because of my connection and love for Ayrton Senna.
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This episode was amazing. Can we have a sentimental sticker pack?
Nice story from 02 family. My parents bought a 69 2002 new for a family of 5. Later I drove the car in highschool and college. Today, I own a modified 1970 02 and will keep this one forever!
What a classic ‼️ great one mate 😎
Great story, enthusiastic owner and very well shot!
LEGEND CAR and LEGEND guy for going to BMW
I had the '72 tii in 1987 for a couole of years. Alwaus, always ran great!. Glad to have owned such a vehicle.
My father bought one of the first 2002's in the states in 1969. I learned to drive on it. I was invincible. My dad and I drove it like mad men. Unfortunately, while checking out a pretty lady in a miniskirt, he ran it into the back of an old Plymouth. It was a total loss. I have always wanted another. You have a lovely ride.
@wmtarr886
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@Rufus Mclean I think you, your father, whoever you are in a relationship with today *and* a random "pretty lady in a miniskirt" are ready for PRIME TIME CHAT SHOW TV. We offer affordable motel accommodation if you have credit, etc :)
@SlitWristMisfit_
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That's what he gets for being a creep and checking out someone so hard and so long he manages to wreck a car and for checking out other women while he's married.
This is the Base,The Backbone of all the cars that came after.
I've got 5 of these cars they're lovely!
@MoAferika
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You selling one.
@darrianrajah5279
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@@MoAferika not really but open to offers
@Sebata_
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@@darrianrajah5279 How do I get in touch with you?
@darrianrajah5279
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@@Sebata_ you want to buy?
@antongruber5978
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Send photos please !
the owner of this car is a huge enthusiast...my face is all smiling here and I'm relating to everything he is saying....great man he is!
I owned a 1972 BMW 2002tii Inka orange Before that had a1973 2002 Golf yellow One of the very best cars ever made and one of the best loved Porsche 911 is my other favorite
2002s are so slept on
I owned one. Best car I ever owned!😮
I had a bright orange Fiat Mirafiori Sport (lovely) and then a bright yellow 1976 20002tii. I've now got an 8J 200bhp AudiTT. More than enough power! PS I've been to Jaymic in Norfolk.
Love this car too!
Congratulations, a big big fan os the greates of them all here too.... Senna! I also have a bmw 2002 full alpina a2. Not original, but built mechanicaly to alpina a2 spec, its only 2700 klms right now. Its a blast to drive, 155 hp. Cheers from portugal! Senna is the master of them all!
Beautiful car!!!
Sought after oldie that one. They were great cars.
My dream car
Wünderbar ! Fantastic machine
That car is too beautiful! We had a 1602 back in Germany in the early '70's. My father welded up an aluminium petrol tank of like max capacity which was great for going 1000km + between petrol stops. Very handy when travelling from Ennepetal (Germany) to Spain on the annual summer trip. My old man who was a youngster back then - decided to use some CS 2800 six pot pistons to bump the capacity up to a 1.9 Liter. The higher compression ratio also helped in spinning the rear tyres in 2nd going up local hills. I miss that car!
My favourite car of all time... ❤️
Beautiful video
Nice video✌ Thumbs up! 👍
Beautiful car!
I'm restoring a 1973 2002tii in Algave green I just put Continental Re71 Rs on my 2015 BMW 328i sport
I had a 1972 2002 tii in that horrindes orange.
Stunning! First time I saw one was when I was 19 and saw a cute girl driving. She disappeared once I noticed the design of the 02. I had to own one; love at first sight. I've owned 2 so far. A 74 was my first bought shortly after that experience and a 69' in my early 30's. Both had been sold unfortunately but I will own one again, soon!
One of a Kind
Nice story, thank you. Had a ‘75 2002 Cabrio in the late ‘80s… sadly sold for a laughable sum in the mid ‘90s. Another one that got away…
The right hand steering wheel makes it extremely rare. And Tii badge of course takes it over the cliff 7 days a week and twice on Sunday !
@wmtarr886
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the RHD rarity is locale specific; if I understand correctly the car was from South Africa (RHD) and then went to the UK (RHD) and then back to ZA. I think it was probably made as a RHD rather than converted
Beautiful car. Two questions - where are these roads, and where does one get a black reg plate like that?
Interesting timing, I'm selling my Sahara 1973 2002tii on bring a trailer (listing should be up soon). I love the car but I inherited it from my father when he passed away and keeping a vintage car mint just isn't my hobby, I didn't drive it as much as it deserved to be driven. Its mint so it should fetch a pretty penny.
I live in London, Norfolk (as mentioned in this tale about a german car) is about 160 clicks away. For reference that is about *twice* the distance from Jhb to Pta. Depending on where you think the middle of a city is, of course :) Also: who added the time keeper's clocks @5:34 those are more normal in rally cars ? For younger people, we called anything that kept time a clock in the olden days :) We did know they were actually stop watches, promise :) @7:52 knew I remembered the clocks and the car for a reason :) Extra fact: that lovely little BMW was probably designed to withstand "salt on roads", considering it's mother town of Munich :) Yes, the corrosion can be different ...
I've been asking for about a year now for sentimetal car stickers
@Carscoza
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Hi there, unfortunately we did have stickers for sale but they are sold out. However we would like to try help you. Please email youtubeadmin@cars.co.za and we will get back to you
Hope to drive my 69 2002 before I die
Norfolk’s not in the north of England.
Obviously not a daily driver, that car is to rare to be used daily.
Worst tyre brand I have used yet, and Pirelli the best so far and I´m still trying to find gold. Next I might get Falken or Nankang
@mariofalfan2997
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My 02 has bottle cap wheels and 4 Nankang tires and drives like a charm, affordable tires!
You had to say "iconic"? God, I wish that word would vanish.