This 1973 BMW 2002 was purchased new in Illinois by the seller’s father-in-law, and it has remained registered in the family since. The car remained in storage for approximately 13 years before it was recommissioned between 2023 and 2025, with over $6k of work including a valve adjustment, addressing an oil leak, fluid changes, and replacing the valve cover gasket, transmission mount, driveshaft support and flex joint, tires, and assorted ignition and suspension components. Powered by a 2.0-liter M10 inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the car is finished in Verona over black Skai vinyl. Equipment includes 13″ steel wheels with polished covers, power-assisted front disc brakes, reclining front seats, and a heater. This BMW 2002 shows 71k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with manufacturer’s literature, service records, spare parts, and an Illinois title in the owner’s name.

The car is finished in Verona (024) and is equipped with US-specification bumpers, a driver-side mirror, pop-out rear windows, and chrome trim. Close-up photos of paint chips, imperfections, and the exterior condition are viewable in the gallery below.

The 13″ steel wheels feature polished covers and were mounted with 175/70 Kumho Solus tires in December 2023. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. Replacement front strut inserts, mounts, bump stops, bellows, and spring pads were installed in 2023. Corrosion is visible on the wheel rims.

The seating surfaces are upholstered in black Skai vinyl, and interior equipment includes reclining front seats, salt and pepper carpets, a center stack storage cubby, and a heater.

The three-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,400-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 71k miles. The seller tells us that the brakes function, but the brake warning light has been illuminated since the summer of 2026.

The 2.0-liter M10 inline-four was factory equipped with a Solex carburetor and was factory rated at 96 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque. Work performed in 2023 consisted of a valve adjustment, fluid changes, and replacing the battery and assorted ignition components. Further maintenance in November 2025 included replacing the valve cover gasket, assorted exhaust gaskets, and the exhaust manifold studs. The oil was most recently changed in November 2025.

The engine block stamping above 2591445 corresponds with the chassis number on the engine bay data plate.

A seller-provided write-up in the gallery highlights the history, recommissioning, and documentation associated with the car.

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The transmission mount, driveshaft support, and driveshaft flex joint were replaced in 2023. Additional photos of the underside condition are viewable in the gallery below.

Manufacturer’s literature, spare parts, and a collection of service records are included in the sale.

The Illinois title lists “corrected” and “mileage not required” notations.