And let's not forget the "batmobiles" either. Right above my computer I have
a psychedelic painted one as well as a gaggle of other racing BMWs painted
by famous modern artists.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas - Sweden" <csp311@telia.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Cc: "RWM" <RWM@rwmann.com>; <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: OT- 2002 Tii Update]
> The CS bodies were built by Karmann from 1968 to 1975
> with the usual patchwork panels and lots of tin. 30.000
> were made. Also known as Sharknose Coupe. One friend
> had a 3.0CSL some 20 years ago. BMW did everything
> to save weight on the CSL. CS (type E9) are nice looking
> cars and the design is familiar with a car that I have. On
> BMW's that are fun to drive, my dad had a 323i in 1979.
>
> Thomas
>
> datsunmike wrote:
>
> > Yes, 3.0CSs have lots a rust as do all BMWs from the 70s era. The big
> > problem as I understand it with the 3.0s is that the seals on the side
> > windows don't seal correctly and water leaks in and rusts out the
floors.
> > (sound familiar?) But they are sure pretty!!!!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Thomas - Sweden" <csp311@telia.com>
> > To: "RWM" <RWM@rwmann.com>
> > Cc: <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 4:16 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: OT- 2002 Tii Update]
> >
> > > A rare find would be a 2002 Ti Alpina edition.
> > > Quad headlights and some other engine mods.
> > > Some of the early (pre-1975?) might have gone
> > > to USA as well. The 3.0CS is also known for
> > > some serious rust. Look inside the glovebox...
> > >
> > > Thomas
> > >
> > > RWM wrote:
> > >
> > > > Anyway, unless this is an impulse purchase, you might want to look
> > > > around for a 2000 CS, or even my personal favorite the 3.0 CS, which
are
> > > > two door coupes that fit two people in more style than the three
> > > > box-style 1600/2002, plus space for two generous grocery bags.
> > > >
> > > > - RWM
> > > >
> > > > -------- Original Message --------
> > > > Subject: Re: OT- 2002 Tii Update
> > > > Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:04:02 -0400
> > > > From: RWM <RWM@RWMann.com>
> > > > Organization: R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. http://www.RWMann.com/
> > > > To: Dan Neuman <dneuman@quark.sfsu.edu>
> > > > CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > > References: <v04003a00b79e21fd6544@[192.168.1.102]>
> > > >
> > > > With "...rust along the trunk lid and some paint bubbling below the
rear
> > > > window", sounds like you would be looking at rear strut tower and
rear
> > > > sub-floor rust, too, which is not visible from the bottom but
usually
> > > > terminal on those cars.
> > > >
> > > > - Bob Mann '69 2000 Solex, former owner '69 2002 (Sahara tan)
> > > >
> > > > Dan Neuman wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello All,
> > > > > Well I just got back from looking at the car and well... no major
> > rust in the
> > > > > frame. Just some surface rust on the hood and some slightly more
> > serious
> > > > > rust along the trunk lid and some paint bubbling below the rear
> > window.
> > > > > Interior looked pretty nice sunroof worked.. the center console
looked
> > like it
> > > > > was missing some things...Tii's are supposed to have a clock in
the
> > left side
> > > > > of the parcel tray
> > > > > Pop the hood and look at the engine.. yep a Tii engine..
look
> > at the
> > > > > Vin number and... WAIT thats not a Tii VIN number..and the block
does
> > not
> > > > > match the VIN either....Tii start at 276 this one started with
556???
> > > > > Apparently Tii's are the 67.5 2000 of the old BMW
scene....
> > and some
> > > > > underhanded people convert regular 2002's into 'Tii' models and
then
> > sell them
> > > > > for a premium.
> > > > > Car also did not have as much get-up-and-go as my Solex
2000.
> > > > > It didn't have the original airbox..and the engine made a weird
> > sucking sound
> > > > > when I got on it..kinda like solex induction noise...
> > > > > The owner was kinda fishy too.. He's only had the car for
a
> > week and
> > > > > says he doesn't know a thing about the mechanical condition of the
> > car..LIke who
> > > > > buys a car without asking what shape the engines in.
> > > > > Oh well a 2002 would make a nice city car for 4....
> > > > > Daniel 69 2000
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and
Consulting
> > > > Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> > > > mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
> > >
> > >
> > >
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