[{"id": 4212497, "authorName": "Leica1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leica1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love it! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583383842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4212541, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583385525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4212633, "authorName": "VintageLoverSD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageloversd/", "bidAmount": 1602, "content": "$1,602 bid placed by VintageLoverSD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583394231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4212667, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by AUDIologist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583404989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4212699, "authorName": "boknows", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boknows/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by boknows", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583409315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4212700, "authorName": "mppstudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mppstudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cleaner then this weeks tii! 60 to 70 k?? \r\nThis is going to be one to watch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583409325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4212704, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Step aside 356's...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583409574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4212719, "authorName": "02fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great look & very nicely done for a classic stock look! Hood foam pads are correct & the stock interior is stellar. Clean underbody! But, this car is screaming for stock steel wheels & hub caps. Those wheels are very nice but not on this car! Just my opinion, but it\u2019s an easy fix of course. Overall presentation is outstanding! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1583410653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4212932, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO of all the colors of that era, the Sahara is the least favorable on these cars. This particular car looks great, awesome looking survivor, it will do well. GLWTA !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583417306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213056, "authorName": "OttoZohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottozohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bahn find?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583419585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213185, "authorName": "cdcorp45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdcorp45/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by cdcorp45", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583421500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4213269, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is a BMW concours judge and his 1600 shows his attention to details! You won\u2019t find a cleaner 1600 in such great condition either.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1583422764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213300, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 16002, "content": "$16,002 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583423284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4213302, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well now that went up rather quickly", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1583423330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213527, "authorName": "Gretl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gretl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this car has A/C by FrigiKing. Im not sure if the company made systems for other makes and models, but for the 2002 its a very effective unit and worth paying a premium for if it works.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583426348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213600, "authorName": "mef0629", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mef0629/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gretl all the a/c systems FrigiKing and BEHR were all aftermarket added at the dealership. IMO the system is very inferior to the car with 2 measly vents as the car is a little greenhouse. Here in Texas it cools the interior but it doesn't get cold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583427373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213773, "authorName": "02fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The FrigiKing A/C system is rather unique...I have one in my '76 Malaga '02....the compressor might be a great boat anchor some day! :-) Here's a little trivia...let's see who knows this? When installing a FrigiKing control unit in the center console back in the day, the Emergency Flasher Button was removed.....what did FrigiKing do to correct this? Anyone know? This car doesn't appear to have a 4-way flasher button (or do I see a knob on the left side of the dash?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583430335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213885, "authorName": "Gretl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gretl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mef0629, @02fanatic having an 02 in my family back before they were relics I found that the add-on (yes, most all import A/Cs of the period were added on) Frigiking system worked as well in So-Cal summers as GM systems of the period, which is to say pretty good (we traded a 72 Olds 455 Cutlass Salon with a factory installed A/C system for the 02 during the first gas crunch). If the system works properly its a good system. IIRC the hazard switch was relocated to the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel using a different switch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583432104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4213929, "authorName": "02fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After searching for years, I finally located a FrigiKing Hazard Button that is Red and set in a small black rectangular dash piece that attaches to the underside of the dash on the right side of the steering wheel....at least that's the way mine is...looks factory. The knob on the left side on the dash shelf may be another \"fix\" but I don't believe that is a FrigiKing part like mine. The part like mine is VERY RARE! :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583432642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4214390, "authorName": "isebmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very Clean Machine! Nicely done, and I hope it delivers a good result for the seller.\n\nA side note to all those discussions about tii \"snorkles\" - here is a clear example of its original non-tii intended purpose.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583436779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4214980, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by pickelson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583440445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4215205, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My old '68 1600 (bought in '72 w/25k miles on it) had the same knob for the flashers as this car has over on the left side of the dash.\nNice looking car, GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583441834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4215813, "authorName": "brogoff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brogoff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@02fanatic, my '73 2002 has the same Frigiking air conditioner. The red hazard button is part of a separate black box, with a silver side, that was installed just to the right of the center console and below the dash. The optimistically-named Frigiking unit gave out in 1980 and I never bothered to fix it. I was young and tough then and I just rolled down the window. I love seeing the Blaupunkt deck in this car. I seem to remember mine had the exact same thing when it was new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583446244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4216333, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drive a 1970 1600 as my everyday driver \r\nI think this is one to just put away looks very nice . Just wondering does anyone know the production numbers of 1600 compared to tii intersect in knowing which one was produced more ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583450411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4218230, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 21602, "content": "$21,602 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583516845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4218678, "authorName": "Georgeag (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgeag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noted the comment regarding the wheels. I have the original set of wheels that are restored along with an almost perfect set of original hubcaps that will go along with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583522312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4218906, "authorName": "capennanen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capennanen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pickelson 1602 quantities vastly exceed tii.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583524083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4220539, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You see theme but not as much as tii\r\nMaybe it\u2019s because people are more inclined to throw a bunch of cash in a tii where as the 1600 doesn\u2019t or hasn\u2019t fetched \r\nAs a dramatic increase in value", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583540503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4220612, "authorName": "carnutty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnutty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is extremely clean and very few nits to pick. The wheels are nice but out of place on this early model roundie. I'm not sure I like the front bumper bar either. Both are easy and quick to fix and don't deter from such a beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1583542424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4222128, "authorName": "tii4a5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tii4a5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first BMW was a '71 1600 that I acquired in 1979. I loved everything about that car. If I had to pick a favorite feature it would be the seatblets that no one could figure out! My second favorite feature was that no one knew what my funny little car was. BMW no longer has that anonymity, nor are the cars anywhere near as special. I miss the 3 1600s, 3 2002s and the tii that passed through my world. Maybe.. This one is really nice. Too bad it does not have the original engine. It always seemed to me that the 1.6 was a little smoother.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1583605649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4222733, "authorName": "Russellrh72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russellrh72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a twin to this car. Sahara over tan 1970 2002. Mine is in pieces right now for a glass out trim off paint job. I can only hope it looks anywhere close to as nice as this one when it's complete. I disagree with the comments about the turbines. I run them on my 2002 and think they are the best looking wheels on these cars. The steelies with hubcaps are classic obviously but I never thought they matched the actual performance of these fun cars. This thing is a beauty! I'm hoping it brings all the money. Best looking 2002 I've seen on here in quite sometime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583637122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4223432, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the Midwest, there's a 1970 Colorado 2002 that's running a set of 5.5\" x 14\" 2000CS wheels with dog-dish hubcaps. \r\n\r\nTo the untrained eye, they look to be stock and original. The added dimensions as well as the greater number of tire options are an added advantage.\r\n\r\nSubtle, sophisticated changes and upgrades actually receive notice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583690301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4223794, "authorName": "capennanen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capennanen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright, @pickelson got me curious so I dug out my copy of \"BMW '02 Restoration Guide\" https://www.amazon.com/BMW-02-Restoration-Guide-Guides/dp/1855204517 \r\n\r\nIt says this car was actually made in 1970. 1695 USA-spec 1602's were built that year starting at chassis 1570705, so it's in the last 10% or so. Not surprising for it to be titled as a 1971 car. \r\n\r\nThe same book says 13,162 USA spec 1602's were made over the lifetime of the model vs. 7,449 for USA 2002tii. RHD is about the same ratio, 6,513 vs 3,680 tii. Euro LHD numbers are where I got my \"vastly exceed\" idea from. 224,441 for the 1602 vs 27,574 for the 2002tii. \r\n\r\nThose numbers can change if you want to include touring, cabriolet, or ti models but that's the basic picture.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583708788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4223857, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow thanks for those numbers \r\nQuestion now is how many are left in existence ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583712464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4223882, "authorName": "Delia_Wolfe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delia_wolfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@capennanen:\n\nNo. That's incorrect. \n\nThis car is a 1971 US-specification 1600/1600-2/1602.\n\nProduction of BMW's 1971 US-specification cars began in September of 1970.\n\nThis time period parallels Domestic US \"Big Three\" auto manufacturers. They used their late summer slowdown for retooling and production line model changeovers for the following year. \n\nThat means, for example, a 1971 Camaro could be delivered to its new owner in late September or early October of 1970 - before winter weather in the Rust Belt.\n\nThis auction car is correctly listed as a 1971 Model Year. Neither the time of year or actual year of manufacture is relevant.\n\nThe title is likely to state 1971 to be the Model Year as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583713918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4230548, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought my 1978 320i had a proper model designation with fuel [i]njection to a 2 litre four cylinder engine, and I could understand my 1981 633CSi (not 632CSi) with actually a 3.2 litre inline six... and I was puzzled with my 1988 325ix (not 327ix) when it was actually a 2.7 litre inline six. There must be some hidden reason to designate the 1971 1602 2.0L not as a 2002 when it is clearly a 2.0L engine with 2 door coupe body... Maybe the intelligent Bimmerphile care to enlighten me the ignoramus...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583872864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4230680, "authorName": "Johnny_Haywire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_haywire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VWP-Nut This car has a replacement 2.0L engine, but would have originally come with a 1.6.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583873715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4231071, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny_Haywire -- THANKS, maybe it is now a proper 2002 with a 1971 replacement engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583876745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4231260, "authorName": "Andrew12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew12/", "bidAmount": 22002, "content": "$22,002 bid placed by Andrew12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583878400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4231287, "authorName": "Johnny_Haywire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_haywire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VWP-Nut \"Proper 2002\" is probably debatable, but with the 2.0L swap, it does gain around 10% in horsepower. I own a 1600-2 and I actually like that it is not a 2002 proper, but that's just me. Mine also has a 2.0L transplant.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583878683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4231410, "authorName": "grcorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grcorey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have similar story to Haywire, bought a 69 1600 new in 69 (build date 68) after many years and miles and a couple of engine rebuilds, couldn't rebuild again so replaced it with M10 2 liter factory rebuilt motor. Numerous drivetrain upgrades since, including 5 speed. Purists will cry blasphemy, but I always considered the base 1600 a platform upon which upgrades could be added.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1583881125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4232842, "authorName": "Jorgerrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jorgerrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the underside floor panels also painted while doing the recent respray? Reference pics 46 & 47. \r\nLooks like in some areas they painted on top of crud or rust or something.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1583938382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4233269, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 23456, "content": "$23,456 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583945233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4233401, "authorName": "Georgeag (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgeag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was some under coating remaining after we steamed the under carriage and that is what you are seeing. No rust whatsoever.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1583947430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4234778, "authorName": "Georgeag (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgeag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to take just a moment to thank all of you who have commented and shared your thoughts about my car and ,of course, submitted your bids. I have truly enjoyed the process and support from the the BaT staff. It is with a heavy heart that I will be passing ownership on to a new owner who I hope will appreciate her and care for her. Thank you all. By the way, I have a 1949 Willys Jeepster That I will be turning over to Bring a Trailer to auction off. She's a beauty and we have updated her with a Chevy 350 engine, C4 tranny, power steering, disc brakes and AC. Stay tuned for this very interesting car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1583958609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4235329, "authorName": "Andrew12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew12/", "bidAmount": 23706, "content": "$23,706 bid placed by Andrew12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583962827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235348, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583962999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235362, "authorName": "Andrew12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew12/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Andrew12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235368, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235389, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235390, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235399, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235407, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235416, "authorName": "mmalamut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmalamut/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by mmalamut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235422, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 26014, "content": "$26,014 bid placed by keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4235438, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/11/20 for $26,014 to keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963768, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4235440, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done @keith1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4235443, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @keith1984!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583963850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4235453, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought it for my best friend!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1583963938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4235458, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like you are your best friends' best friend! \n\nMy best friend sometimes brings over some Kentucky Fried Chicken. I'm in the wrong snack bracket!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1583964085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236167, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@keith1984 I predict that you'll gets lots of friend requests from here ;)\r\nSeriously, that sounds like a BaT Success Story and I hope we hear more from you and your friend! Happy motoring. Great buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1583979421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236663, "authorName": "mppstudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mppstudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!! What a bargain ! Well done @keith1984..........YOu will never loose $$$ on this one!\r\nStunned it sold for so little. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584016316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4284971, "authorName": "keith1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith1984/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We were excited to pick up the car. Then we hit some rain which delayed us and then the covid storm hit. Unfortunately causing our small business some hardship and forcing us to make the decision to back out of the purchase. The seller and BAT have been very understanding. Hope it goes to a good home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1585138728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849289, "authorName": "BimmerByrd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerbyrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Georgeag Has the 1602 found a new home? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596091753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850715, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny_Hayware -- I guess the Seller was trying to be totally up front with the unit to compress unit history with \"1971 BMW 1602 2.0L 4-Speed\" and hence completely transparent. I once had a RHD BMW 535i 5-speed that was assembled in South Africa while I was working in the Far East, it had a 3.4 litre engine and I guess it was not a dilemma for the model to be designated 534i, the Manufacture BMW certainly does not want to cause any confusion to its established client base...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596129833, "type": "comment"}]