M42 Five-Speed Swap: 1976 BMW 2002
For the vast majority of my childhood, my focus in the collector automotive scene was classic American cars, specifically muscle cars. When I discovered bringatrailer.com and barnfinds.com however, my automotive horizon broadened. One of the cars I've grown to like is BMW's 2002, which has a beautiful look about it. This BMW 2002 is a 1976 model, and features a M42/five-speed swap. Find it here on Craigslist in Atlanta, Georgia, with an asking price of $4,800. Built from 1968 to 1976, the BMW 2002 was BMW's compact car that was built up for the road and track. After 1976, the 2002 gave way to the legendary (and still being produced) 3-Series. This BMW is a 1976 model, and is one of 275,022 cars built for 1976. Taking a look over the outside of this car, the fitting of the doors is slightly off, and there is rust on the rear wheelwells, driver's-side windshield pillar, and the rocker panels. Turn signals are inopera...