Electric Yellow: 1976 BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 was the spiritual predecessor to BMW’s super successful 3-series, but today it is probably better compared to a 1-series or 2-series…although I’m not entirely sure of the difference these days, BMW seems to have subscribed to the “more is better” school of car models. Anyway, a classic BMW 2002 is a cool ride, but does it get better with electricity? Find this 1976 BMW 2002 here on eBay offered for $10.500 buy-it-now or make-offer, located in Seattle, WA. Tip from Frank.
1976 was the final year of production for BMWs little New Class (1600/2000/2002) and it featured square tail lamps and large bumpers (for the US Market). I’m conflicted about the electrification of such a classic…but BMW did make a boat load of these things, so it isn’t like you are doing an electric conversion to a Ferrari Dino or something.
Under the rear trunk and up front are a bunch of lead acid batteries all wired together to give this old gal some range with 120 volts. The seller claims a range of 30 miles, which doesn’t seem that good in the world of 100 mile Nissan Leafs (Leaves?) but isn’t bad for a homebrew electric.
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How much does this thing weigh?
I'll just leave this here: Geo Metro.
It's no Geo, so the "purists" will quickly climb atop their soap boxes, but how about this Beck replica.
pointless. lead batteries?
I will pay 11 if he removes the $12.99 front lights
I'm wondering. Does the conversion add or subtract value? I guess it depends on the person. For me it subtracts.
In my estimation, the conversion turned a $12K car into a $1.2K car. Unless he still has the original drive train, I think this thing will be sitting in his driveway for quite some time. Or at least within a 15 mile radius of his driveway.
One suspects it is probably good you don't work for Haggerty.
I love 2002s. I have one myself. This offering is all kinds of wrong. 10K for 30 mile range? PFFFT. This is definitely one of those "Mess under the Dress" scenarios…. What a shame…
– Average Bear
No back seat….no trunk…batteries held down with a tie down strap….FAIL in sooo many ways.
elektrische Pfeffermühlen oder auch electric Peppermills. Really informative post. Great.