[{"id": 6492609, "authorName": "1971Westy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1971westy/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by 1971Westy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625678675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6492670, "authorName": "Jahmane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahmane/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Jahmane", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625679264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6492700, "authorName": "MrRockport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrrockport/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by MrRockport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625679633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6492706, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Survivor!\r\nFun driving video, but your in-car camera mount is a little wobbly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625679685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6493270, "authorName": "BobD926", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd926/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slightly OT here, but does the seller know the history of the Wuppertal/South Tyneside sticker on the tail panel? Was the car perhaps a Euro delivery or the PO from Germany? \r\n\r\nWuppertal (North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany) and South Tyneside (northern England) have been \"twin cities\" for many years. Kind of a cool story as the relationship has survived decades of various political changes, including Brexit, but it's hardly top of mind to the average American so it's surprising to see a W/ST sticker on a US car in California. \r\n\r\nIn any case, this looks like a lovely, largely original 02 with great potential--and personally, I love Ceylon when its refinished to its original, glowing glory (or for you \"patina\" guys, skip that step). As is often the case when I see an interesting car, wishing for more room and dollars. ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625682684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6493493, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video disappeared, I'm guessing it will be back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625683766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6493534, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lewisfoto Sorry yes, had to edit the video as some pictures of my friend getting his new car snuck in. Video will be live ASAP\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625683931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6493981, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of the car has been re-added to the video gallery.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625686116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6494084, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobD926 We know that the original owner was German and we think that he put it on perhaps after the repaint back in the day. The car always resided in inland California.\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625686640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6494141, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShamrockRally HAHA, Camera mount was brother Alex....need to talk to him about the next job or he might get fired :):)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625686972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6495070, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625691347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6495282, "authorName": "Georges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georges/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a differential sound while coasting?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625692373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6495443, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobD926 I totally agree with you that a refinished Ceylon 2002 is beautiful and this car is a great candidate for that if someone would like to do so.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625693077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6495650, "authorName": "tdcarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdcarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think a car like this should be left well enough alone so the owner can drive it often and so be so worried about every little scratch or scrape. Car looks very authentic and clean- except for repairing the drivers seat upholstery, I wouldn\u2019t change a thing ! Nice color as well !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625693920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6495986, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tdcarman I can also very much agree with you as the car is so original and runs and drives so good that someone could just keep it as is an drive it without worries. We recently did a 100 mile drive in the Santa Cruz mountains with our Neue Klasse Cars and Coffee friends and the car was a lot of fun to drive. I drove it my self with my wife who was thrilled to ride along. There is a lot of fun driving a stock 2002 which sometimes I forget as mine is modified.\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625695987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6495998, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My, does that driver\u2019s seat need an overhaul. But other than that, I\u2019d be happy with the car just as it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625696171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496018, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_P Hi David, yes I would redo both front seats for better comfort and enjoy it on a daily basis. Could redo the seats to match the rear and have very comfortable seats for long drives.\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625696482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496048, "authorName": "beammmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beammmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful as it is. A couple minor tweaks and you will have a great fun loving car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625696830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496387, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You need another video I'm guessing in a quieter setting. The background noise is horrendous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625701737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496477, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those Saratoga foothills and Santa Cruz mountain roads are idyllic for '02s. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625703401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496638, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrSuave, how healthy is the engine - any blue smoke on decel, compression #s, etc.? Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625705999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496718, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nofat95 Will make another video and upload it as ASAP\r\n\r\n@mark_99 The engine runs and sounds very healthy. Have not noticed any blue smoking at all. I will perform the compression check and submit pictures. Engine cooling system works great.\r\n\r\nBest regards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625707332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496745, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Georges Not sure but will check when taking the second video.\r\nJan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625707735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496747, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spirited driving with your knees against the door and center console. Tall, skinny tires with no fear of road bumps. \r\nA (nearly) stock 02 is loads of fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625707758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496952, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ceylon. Best color ever on an '02. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625711509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6496999, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrSuave\r\nDidn\u2019t see this one sitting in your driveway or I might have come asked you about it. I\u2019ll be watching now. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625712427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6497007, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625712457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6497104, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome. This thing is perfect. Just needs an old-style clamp on roof rack. And gas money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625714701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6497868, "authorName": "carhop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its so much fun to see these unicorn cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625752848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6497978, "authorName": "Biggerunn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biggerunn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. This one takes me back to college days. My buddies and I would hit the fledgling BMW dealership at the corner of Bascom and W. San Carlos. Honest to goodness they\u2019d flip us the keys and remind us they close at 9:00. Off to the SC Mountains we\u2019d go. Guess they figured the best way to sell the car was to let it sell itself. But can you imagine that happening today? Garage space. What I wouldn\u2019t give for garage space!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625754196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498065, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funtohave Haha, yes it was not at the house. My friend asked me to help him a few weeks ago. Thank you very much\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625755342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498127, "authorName": "jimalameda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimalameda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The classic 73 2002 with no modifications. Love it !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625756212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498240, "authorName": "Tom_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen this one in person, and it is definitely one of the most original, and sorted, 2002s I\u2019ve laid my eyes on in a while. In addition, it\u2019s one of those survivors that you simply don\u2019t see very often.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1625757986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498395, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625759738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498436, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression numbers taken (rounded numbers)\r\n1\u2013 135\r\n2\u2013 140\r\n3\u2013 140\r\n3\u2013 135\r\n\r\nThe motor runs very smooth, starts right up both on cold and warm and has good power.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1625760460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6498850, "authorName": "Wickdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wickdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does that driver\u2019s door lineup and close?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625765733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6499610, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wickdude Driver and Passenger doors align and close very good. Will post a picture of both shortly \r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625770179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6499643, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625770315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6499945, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks, here we have a true unmolested survivor, original acquired patina, some folks will either love it or hate it. But being a true survivor and Roundie it will finish the race at a good amount of dollars, GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625771918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6503565, "authorName": "m-tuner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-tuner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a california orginal car, matching number engine, original xas spare tire, very little rust, a true survivor not many left like this, has correct pieces on it, a little work on body and you have a keeper good luck with sale, very rare", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625835213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6504242, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Ceylon 2002 was originally equipped with A/C and although it was disabled all the necessary parts are present to make it work again. The center console is complete and the compressor and other necessary parts are included with the car. An A/C shop should be able to make the hoses.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625845021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6504244, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625845047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6504247, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625845096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6504721, "authorName": "Rsgurl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsgurl/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Rsgurl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625851302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6505539, "authorName": "Jahmane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahmane/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Jahmane", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625856716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6506756, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625863233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6507812, "authorName": "Rsgurl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsgurl/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Rsgurl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625870068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6507905, "authorName": "sfclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfclassics/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by sfclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625871655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6507911, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow you\u2019d think it was the last two minutes", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625871698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6507924, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My last 2002 I bought for $500, it was a runner. Now the sky\u2019s the limit. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625871909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6508228, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1625878572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6508405, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funtohave Yeah. Years back this would have been a $1000 car if sold well. \r\nThree of my past 02s together were purchased for less than the current bid. Two of them were tii's.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1625882346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6508561, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShamrockRally, those were the days. Back in 1987 I bought a 1974 '02 for $3500 and a couple years later a buddy bought a 1972 tii for $7500, which seemed like a lot of dough at the time. Lo and behold his old tii was listed here in April and sold for $63K. We're both still recovering from the shock of it all. ;)\n\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-bmw-2002tii-57/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1625886976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6508994, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold start video has been added to the video gallery.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1625920801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6512888, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somewhere in Hollywood, Cliff Booth is driving around in this car wearing blue jeans, a yellow Hawaiian print shirt, yellow-lense sunglasses and a faded \"Champion\" T-shirt. \r\n\r\nOnce Upon a Time, anyway...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1625980939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6516201, "authorName": "MrRockport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrrockport/", "bidAmount": 10099, "content": "$10,099 bid placed by MrRockport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626044686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6518231, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Delia_Wolfe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626111529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6518886, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most recent bid speaks volumes from someone who knows these 2002s inside and out. I know the seller and the owner, both are vintage BMW enthusiasts with many years of ownership and knowledge as well. Fix the driver\u2019s seat and then drive and enjoy it for years to come.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1626115009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6519627, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Our dogs today guarding the Ceylon \ud83d\ude04\ud83d\ude04\ud83d\ude04", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626118556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6520061, "authorName": "sfclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Love the originality and the color. Nice to see the blue plates still on there. Don't see that too often anymore these days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626120258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6520528, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 11999, "content": "$11,999 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626122870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6520460, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the final scene of the film, \"Grand Torino\" (spoiler alert) during the reading of Walt's Will, he leaves his beloved Grand Torino to his friend, Thao Vang Lor. There are a number of conditions that follow, however, I will not post them here. The Will goes on to say that if he can refrain from doing the things mentioned, the car would be his. \n\nThe last thing I'd want to see is this car turned into someone's short-sighted/short-lived, negative-cambered, stanced-into-the-weeds ratrod with chrome 8\" wide rims and stretched tires hung-up on some driveway entrance in some disrespectful \"Influencer\" YouTube video or on their Instagram page.\n\n\"Respect Your Elders\"", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1626123141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6520660, "authorName": "coastalcrush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastalcrush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree with the comments below. I\u2019ve seen this car in person and it really is a nice, well sorted survivor car in one of the rarer 02 colors (and one of my favorites) . If I wasn\u2019t neck deep in other 02 affairs I\u2019d have a really hard time not hitting the bid button. I hope it finds a new owner who knows what this car is all about. Good luck with the sale! \r\n\r\nMax", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626123872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6521606, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Delia_Wolfe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626138340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6521664, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Delia's in tha houz!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626139293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6522705, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626183631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6523201, "authorName": "RefreshF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refreshf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All you boys commenting on prices and values past, if you bought $500 worth of Amazon stock in 1997 it would be worth $1,500,00. Give or take. Pretty useless info, focus on future values out there today waiting for you, they are available", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626190833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6523204, "authorName": "Rsgurl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsgurl/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Rsgurl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626190855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6523239, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RefreshF, what price youth? To be twenty one again, looking out over the flat hood of an '02 while 'racing' through the redwoods along Highway 9...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626191428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6523251, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 14999, "content": "$14,999 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626191575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6523275, "authorName": "Matt_McGinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_mcginn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's NOTHING scary hiding on this one! Looks like every panel is original to the car, and certainly no rust to deal with. Many of the photos of the underbody are a testament to exactly how BMW did the undersealing and would be good for people to bookmark if they're after \"dead original\" look when they're restoring their cars. Photo 250 is particularly illustrative of how the rear wheel arch/outer quarter panel was sealed from the factory. Anyone looking for an original car to enjoy or tinker with and enjoy without restoring probably couldn't do better than this. Here in New England, cars like this have generally not existed for at least the thirty years I have been paying attention due to rust problems, and cars like this are rare even in California because people smash into stuff and noses/doors/fenders get replaced. Best of luck to seller, and to anyone bidding, no matter what you pay it's far better financially than restoring one and you get to have and covet it practically immediately versus a restoration. Also cheaper than divorce by far.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1626191904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6523886, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This coming weekend is the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance, a San Francisco Bay Area tradition since 1956. \n\nhttps://www.hillsboroughconcours.org \n\nThis year's featured Marques are BMW and Ford. \n\nWhile entries may be closed, this \"survivor\" would not look out of place on the lawn - just as it is.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626197992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6524034, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RefreshF, you kind of brought out the point. Starting about ten years ago classic cars started to become a commodity to be traded like stocks. Sure there are still those of us that consider this a hobby, but now there are those guys that are looking hold and trade these cars just to make a buck. I bought my current 2002 just before that for the good 30 year old used car price of $500 and as stated it was a runner. Now that it has commoditized it couldn\u2019t be touched for less than fifteen thousand. I guess that\u2019s great for my pocket book but is it great for the hobby?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1626198849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6524081, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great reminder & timing @Delia_Wolfe. Looks like the Tour is still open. A wonderful event in a beautiful setting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626199051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6524694, "authorName": "RefreshF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refreshf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funtohave I am on my 6th 02, 2002 73 Tii plus I have a 73 modified with a M20 and 5speed, IRELAND SUS, DISKS AROUND. I doubt I will get my $ I have put in it, out but its so worth the smiles driving a wolf in sheeps clothing, even says automatic on the trunk. These two I will keep. Hobby alive and well", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626202381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6524798, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funtohave, certainly an interesting perspective to ponder. But with a global audience and many apparently flush with liquidity, trying to find undervalued opportunities on BaT can indeed be a futile endeavor. Look at the price trajectory of air-cooled Porsches over recent years, for example, in addition to 2002s/tii's. Certainly life would be a little better if one could still find nice 2002s for <$5k and 911 SCs for ~$12k, but then I just like them for the driving fun and appreciation of old-school engineering, not for price speculation. With that said, it does seem that pre- and early post-war American cars can offer decent value these days. But I'm not sure if those cars are as much fun to drive?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626203315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6526653, "authorName": "carhop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "buy what you love, drive what you love. so much more satisfying than having little pieces of paper with pictures of dead presidents on them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626211589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6526663, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late 80's I built my box flared 71 2002. I'm guessing I had $15k invested. Sold it in '95 for $6500. (I got to keep my e30M3)\r\n\r\nIt wasn't an investment for money, but for memories. The fun and all I learned in the process\r\n \r\nWe are fortunate to be involved in a hobby where when we are done playing, many times there is still monetary value left in our toys.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626211614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6527344, "authorName": "Matt_McGinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_mcginn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos I like in particular that highlight the originality of the body:\r\n182/3: distinctly show the original spotweld dimples in the shock towers. These have never been rusty nor repaired.\r\n174: shows how lightly the spare tire well was undersealed and the original brush swipe around the spare tire hold down.\r\n175: shows the absolutely original undercoat of the back side of the quarter panel-you can see the character line in the body here. Never touched.\r\n204:. This is interesting in two ways:, it shows the original booger-weld on the jack hold down, as well as an errant piece of mig wire curled around the base. It happens. And its original. I bet the guy welding it struck an arc \"just to see where he was\" when welding that bracket on, using the glowing ball on the end of the wire to light the way then zapped the hanging wire off and just let it stay. We all do it. I've got saved bits of mig wire from rare 911 wide bodied race cars that were factory \"happy accidents\" where they burned through. It's fun to show how the Germans were not perfect.\r\n246: the overlap of the nose panel to inner fender is dead-nuts original. \r\nThese are just all \"tells\" that this thing is exactly what it purports to be. There are no nasty surprises hiding. \r\n\r\nI've owned about forty of these over the years and have built a couple nice ones over the last twenty. This is a special car.\r\nI recently bought a later 73 a couple months ago that just might be my \"forever\" 2002. It's Malaga, and, that's OK. The first 2002 I ever recall seeing and recognizing as a \"kinda-cool-what-is-it?\" car was Malaga, circa 1989 or 90, so maybe it makes it more OK than usual. This Ceylon car is the spitting image of the OK Malaga car-every panel untouched. Never hit, never rusted. A friend asked me \"why this particular (Malaga) car after all the ones you've had and other stuff you own?\" I can't really say why, but I can guarantee that if it wasn't the Malaga one that fell out of a barn, onto a friend's flatbed and then off the flatbed into my shop parking lot, it would be this Ceylon one, or something just like it in the body department if it could have fallen into my hands with just as little effort. As honest as the day is long, this car is. Do some mechanical work on it, improve it, it's fun. It's a blank canvas. Body and rust repair are treacherous endeavors with no defined end point, but the great part about this car is that it has no defined start point because it is perfect to use as-is.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1626217806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6527519, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great observations @Matt_McGinn. It is sometimes said that Porsche used to pay by the weld. I probably won't win this, but in the event the only changes would be to install a fresh set of Bilsteins, Michelins or Pirelli Centurato CN36s, and re-do the driver's seat. It is otherwise flawless when looked at from a wabi-sabi perspective. :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1626221371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6527634, "authorName": "Storm2u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storm2u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner has been a very good friend over the past 24 years. Educated me on the in's and out's of 2002's. I owe most of my interest and passion for vintage cars to him alone. GLWS and All the Best !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1626222828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6527867, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Delia_Wolfe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626226486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6527873, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626226550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6527856, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fully agree with @Matt_McGinn's observations/comments. This is the first auction upon which I've tendered a bid here on BaT, so I suppose Hell will be freezing over momentarily.\n\nI don't know exactly when the BMW 2002/2002tii models \"Crossed the Rubicon\" into collectibility and status. Suffice to say there are now generations of enthusiasts whose passions for these cars grow in ways unimaginable to folks like me, who bought them when they were new. \n\nThe August 2021 issue of \"Collectible Automobile Magazine\" published an eight-page feature article about the 1600/2002/2002tii. \"Breakthrough Bimmer\" by Graham Robson. \n\nhttps://collectibleautomobile.com/\n\nThe article features two San Francisco Bay Area Cars, one of which, not surprisingly, is a former BaT auction car. \n\nAnd while there is still room for the $500-$5,000 \"drive-it-like-you-stole-it\" examples, more and more, we'll be seeing restored examples - with rare, unmolested cars like this auction offering receiving their due for surviving the passage of time and the laws of common fate.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1626226686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6528027, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 16999, "content": "$16,999 bid placed by mark_99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626229433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6528139, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had various 2002\u2019s; my first one was bone stock but I modified it and all the rest were modified as I like sporty cars. About a month ago we did a with our Neue Klasse cars and coffee event and I can tell you that I had a blast driving this bone stock Ceylon 2002. I had forgotten how much fun it is to drive such car. \r\nBest regards to all\r\nJan", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626232102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6528330, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By request some pictures of originality points", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626239990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6528467, "authorName": "Matt_McGinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_mcginn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_99 you've obviously seen the \"Made By Hand\" video or have seen the nether regions of a naked 356 body shell to make the well-informed comment on welds! \r\n\r\n Every time I watch that video, I wish I could go back in time and take a body shell \"back to the future\" with me. Sometimes a super honest 2002 presents itself which can give you the closest thing to that dreamed experience, my little OK Malaga car is that car for me-this Ceylon car has that same vibe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626261366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6528567, "authorName": "Robert5995", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert5995/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big points for the original floormat and carpeting - great survivor!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626266072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6529032, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626273121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6529163, "authorName": "Secretary13502", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretary13502/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unmolested original, warts and all, love it. @Matt_McGinn, thank you for the lessons, very helpful. @DrSuave, it looks like your dogs are really going to miss this car. Good luck and best to this awesome 02 community.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626274915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6529196, "authorName": "wwestly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwestly/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by wwestly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626275283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6529303, "authorName": "shanon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car and GLWS!\r\n\r\nKnow both the owner and seller and they are straight shooters. Bid with confidence,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626276577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6529296, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Matt_McGinn, yes and remarkable that they were still operating that way into the late 1980s. It's those little character evidences that you so eloquently noted that pull us in. :)\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbFu1r_erw0", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626276794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6529566, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Secretary13502 Thank you very much...indeed the dogs will miss Ceylon...they have been busy guarding it :):).......\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1626279672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6529805, "authorName": "BVillet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvillet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 2002 is absolutely going to make a new owner very happy. To see one in such original condition is very rare and remarkable. I have met the seller and he is a really great guy who definitely knows 2002s.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626282791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6530447, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the auction winds down, I want to thank everyone that has bid and commented on the car so far. If there are any questions still to answer please don't hesitate to ask. Best regards.\r\nJan", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626287384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6530794, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish my 73 was remotely close to as nice as this is. It's not even near though. Great car, someone is going to be a VERY happy person in an hour or so if their wallet can deliver! Good luck all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626289517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6530846, "authorName": "SoCalVintageBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalvintagebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great car! Wish I had room at the moment to park it by my Ceylon Bav! I know the owner well, buy with confidence! \n\nGLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626289879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6530926, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Red, jewel-tip Hirschmann antenna says it all! (gallery image #45)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626290306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531015, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626290679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6531132, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At last report, \"gummihar\" seat padding was still available from BMW. The driver's side appears to be a prime candidate.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1626291251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531175, "authorName": "wwestly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwestly/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by wwestly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626291424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6531182, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gummihar = horse hair? \r\n\r\nA very distinctive smell, remember vacuuming it from under the seats back in the day. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626291468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531280, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_99\r\n\r\nI don't know the exact composition. But using the factory pads is going to get you as close to original as possible in 2021.\r\n\r\nThere is a tendency for interior trimmers to \"overstuff\" original seats - which (to me, anyway) looks wrong. \r\n\r\nAnd you are correct - the old stuffing turns to dust and requires periodic vacuuming. \r\n\r\nBut that's how you know it's original.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1626291973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531438, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626292737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6531576, "authorName": "Kronos11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kronos11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to bid on this car, it would be my 8th 2002 over forty years, I figured $15K should do it. Seems I have a lot to learn.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626293265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531646, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kronos11:\r\n\r\nLately it seems every 2002 auction challenges our assumptions.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1626293457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531674, "authorName": "MIMI0501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mimi0501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I loved all comments, this is the best school to learn the true story and reality of the car. Thank you Delia, you are amazing", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626293629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531772, "authorName": "burtelmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burtelmo/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by burtelmo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626294047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6531804, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626294146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6531823, "authorName": "Rich-R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich-r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really stuck here: \u201cGummi har\u201d is Swedish does not mean seat filling", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626294268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531822, "authorName": "Hjbenjamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjbenjamin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/14/21 for $27,000 to Hjbenjamin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626294268, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6531832, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrSuave,\r\nGood job Jan, your friend ought to be very happy. It way exceeded my expectations.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626294283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531839, "authorName": "Rich-R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich-r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many Congrats on great win!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626294306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531849, "authorName": "shanon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo to all envolved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626294367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531868, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few more bids wouldn\u2019t have surprised me the way things seem to be going. Enjoy, great car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626294416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531877, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Funtohave thank you very much, tied to show as good as I could the car in every angle possible. I think he will be happy.\r\nBest regards\r\nJan", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1626294446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531901, "authorName": "Secretary13502", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretary13502/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rich-R, I believe it is gummihaar or so a wise man told me. @Hjbenjamin, nice win, enjoy the new ride!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626294538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531911, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hjbenjamin Congrats on winning the Ceylon. Cheers\r\nAll the best and will be in touch soon.\r\nJan", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626294573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6531981, "authorName": "Rich-R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich-r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Secretary13502 - Thank You - gummihaar - rubberized horse hair - interesting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626294899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6532821, "authorName": "Eddiem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow amazing. Congrats to the new owner and to DrSuave, he really puts his heart and soul on any of these 2002s...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626298386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6612899, "authorName": "bandwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hjbenjamin @DrSuave Spotted in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday - it\u2019s on it\u2019s way east\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1524980847725997/permalink/2930066270550774/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627521861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6613888, "authorName": "DrSuave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bandwagon Sweet, thank you for the heads up...must have been cool seeing it rolling by.\r\nCheers\r\nJan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627563877, "type": "comment"}]