Credited not only with saving BMW from bankruptcy, ut also for creating the contemporary sports sedan, he 2002 remains big, ffordable fun in a compact package. This 1970 BMW 2002 has been tastefully modified to create one man's vision of what might have been. And like most of its siblings, his Bimmer is a blast to drive and offers a ton of performance potential for not a lot of money.The blocky almost symmetrical 2002 coupe body is one of those creations that's so homely it's cute, nd it's a big part of the car's appeal. With that upright greenhouse, here's just no way it could also be fast, ight? Wrong. The white paint on this one doesn't hurt, ither, iving it a low-profile look that allows the owner to drive it to its limits without attracting a lot of attention. Fiberglass "wide body" fenders and a deck lid spoiler have been installed that look quite reminiscent of the M3 that would follow and permit the installation of wider modern rubber. The finish has a soft gloss that looks suitably vintage, nd in typical Germanic fashion, here's a minimum of trim and flash, ith shaved bumpers, blacked-out grille, nd a chin spoiler that gives it an aggressive look without being excessively obvious about it. Correct 2002 badges have been installed as needed, nd the round taillight versions of these cars seem to be the ones that everyone wants.The makeover extends to the interior, here you'll find supportive buckets that are up to the sporty, gile handling. The BMW legacy began here, oo, ith clean, inimalist dcor but a definite sense of luxury and that you'd gotten something special for your money when you took it home. An cool leather and carbon-fiber steering wheel definitely looks right here, raming a complete set of analog gauges from VDO, ith auxiliary dials arrayed along the top of the dash to monitor, ell, ust about everything. The center console offers simple controls, n AM/FM/CD stereo head unit, nd the shifter for the slick-shifting 4-speed transmission, nd fully functional factory A/C. The rear seat looks almost completely unused, inished with pleated vinyl as original, nd the darker carpets add a gravity to the otherwise brightly lit interior. There's also an aftermarket power sunroof overhead and a surprisingly useful trunk with a matching mat.The engine is a 1990 cc inline-four, nd even in stock form it delivered delightful performance and impressive economy. It's obviously been warmed over, ith an .020 overbore, Weber 34-series carburetor, nd tubular exhaust headers, ll popular modifications that do nothing to dilute the engine's playful nature and eagerness to rev. It's not detailed for show, ut it's quite clean under the hood and service access and parts availability is quite good for these cars. It has a rorty exhaust note thanks to a custom exhaust system, nd the light clutch action and direct shifter will have you downshifting just to hear the engine's lovely song. It's quite tidy underneath and while it may show a few signs of age, ll the hardware is there, ncluding a fully independent suspension, ecent shocks, new exhaust system, nd oversized Minilite-style 15-inch alloys with 195/55/15 performance radials.Full of potential as well as performance, iscover why this is the BMW that transformed luxury/performance forever. Call today!