This particular example, Chassis # 2760847, is an early 1972 BMW 2002 tii, finished in Colorado orange over a black interior featuring the optional “Skai upholstery”. It was purchased through Otto’s Imported Cars in Eddystone, PA, with other options including XAS tires, reclining seats, anti-freeze, and a Hirschman Antenna. All of these brought the car’s final price to $4,450.45, up from the original $4,286 MSRP. The 2002’s first owner, a Mr. Rhodes Vessels, enjoyed the car until sometime in 1982 and frequently took it back to Otto’s Imported Cars for servicing and routine maintenance. Mr. George Whiteman, the second owner, and also a PA resident, continued caring for the car as Mr. Vessels had, frequently taking it to various shops and mechanics to keep it on the road. The service records under Mr. Whiteman stop sometime in 1986, and start again in 1990 under a Mr. Lee Perry. It is unclear when Mr. Perry parted with the BMW, but the service records on file resume in 2000 under Paula and Josh Humphries and continue until 2004. Which brings us to the most recent owner, from whom we acquired the car. They purchased it from the fourth owner in 2006 and drove it briefly before placing it in storage, where it has remained ever since with the intent to complete a total restoration. As it sits, the car is an ideal restoration candidate given the spec and completeness of its history. Remarkably complete and with a wealth of historical documents to establish its provenance this tii variant of the 2002 is the one worthy of a proper restoration. Upon purchase, the new owner will receive the original owner’s manuals, the original order sheet and window sticker, and all of the service records on file.