1800 Pound Carbon Fiber BMW 2002 Built by a Surfboard Manufacturer | Capturing Car Culture

[@keithusace4352]

I'm 71 and I want one. Been a fan of this style of BMW since 1967 along with Mini's

[@breakshot7451]

was on my bicycle and stock one past me by, and i thought ,damn. now i am here and think, daaaaamn i want one ,too. fan since i was in the belly of my mom and my father had an 2002 tii touring in 73;)))

[@ntwalipat2]

Treat yourself!

[@V12BRO]

Get one. They're worth it. I love mine so much.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

I'm 70, had two 2002's and a 1600, all "roundies". This is my dream car but I'll have to drive my 987.1 Cayman for now.

[@NotTonyTony]

"I don't like to show the carbon fiber" brother yes 🔥

[@BradThePitts]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Carbon fiber is ugly and I'm glad that he painted the carbon fiber, even though this guy is obsessed with saving every ounce of weight from the car.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

I'm feeling that translucent fiberglass and balsa wood one better honestly, an entire 2002 Turbo built from that instead with an S14 Evo 3 engine and a turbo, or possibly an M12 engine....so sick

[@mikelliteras397]

I was wondering if anyone else felt the way I do. I’m so over carbon fiber look. A nice paint job is so much better looking to me.

[@birdssurfshed]

Been selling and gathering surfboards for 55 years now and currently I have over 1000 on hand. I have had 100's of cars of all varieties and currently have 13. The passion shown here is right up my alley! This vid has really made my day so thank you!

[@fuzzjunky]

sat down with a pie and chips and looked for something to watch and hit gold.

[@bombfog1]

No matter whether you are an American or and Englishman, that sounds like an unlikely-to-taste-good-combo of foods 😬

[@user-rc4qh3lp7h]

Was it a lightweight pie 🥧 and skinny chips?

[@bzilla-d4i]

​@@bombfog1 only to Americans, it's universal, from Jamaica to South Africa to New Zealand, a meat pie and chips is the classic workers lunch.

[@davidbarrett8058]

Australia's natural Dish.

[@zagadape109]

Top comment. I know the feeling. Pozdro666

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Thank you guys for watching! Make sure to check out my KZbin channel for more content like this.

[@bonz424]

@@LarryChenPhoto great video.

[@DailyOwnSupercars]

Very cool indeed they can’t hide the Bmws from you Mr Larry.

[@1nvisible1]

*Version 2.0 is the Coyote-engined version.*

[@ole-martinlundefaret5876]

I don’t know any other photographer that is able to show cars as the combination of industrial product, passion and art - that you are able to. It’s like you can hear the sounds and smell the smells and feel the vibrations through the photos. ❤

[@romansera]

This is Singer level for a 2002. I'm completely amazed at all the work, details, as well as the blood, sweat and tears invested in this work of art.

[@mwinner101]

I had a 1972 BMW 2002 in high school. Recaros, minilite wheels, MOMO, Alpine, Fosgate. It was awesome.

[@mg_streetkandi]

This is crazy..dude is obsessed with lightweight.. Excellent car and skill level..👍🏽🏁

[@wrexz]

Simplify, then add lightness

[@davebarkley8773]

@@wrexz LOTUS

[@georgef1176]

That is insane. Never thought I think a 2002 was a beast. Beautiful build

[@mrhedgefund8011]

@@georgef1176 These cars were popular back in the day. I seen a few tuned & modded versions that the generation before me owned. It's just that people, especially in the USA do not maintain old cars that well

[@olliebrown89]

This guy knows how cars should be. Light, not all about power, but balanced. Exceptional build. Well done.

[@richard9083]

french master piece !

[@Vision_3030]

I'm completely blown away.

[@christopherbellisario9195]

This dude is sick with it. Best 2002 that I’ve ever seen. Love it!

[@mrhedgefund8011]

Larry Chen with another amazing review of something special in enthusiast community 🔥. Love the fact he is focusing on the lightweight aspect of a vehicle with all these heavy new cars we are getting, it really changes the driving experience of the vehicle.

[@mynameis63]

Great car man. In my opinion, that's the best looking 2002 I've ever seen.

[@Schmitzelhaus]

I shed a little tear of joy, this is so beautiful! 😅 The quality of this build is absolutely insane, it´s literally perfect! 👌

[@alleybuilds5370]

funny to see a Datsun L series engine on the stand as well! i hope he gets into the Datsun field as well!

[@Koulis_]

Amazing attention to detail and great emphasis on lightness. This is so much more than just the carbon body panels.

[@Labergemusic]

What a complete piece of art

[@erniearambula3525]

When I see the quality of the build when I see the attention to detail the words Par Excellences is the perfect description to the perfect car.

[@flavio-p]

25:44 Truth. 2002 is universally loved by car enthusiasts. Little do they know… these are special.

[@andrewsanjayprasad]

Love his attitude and approach, easily my favourite restomod and 2002

[@billhart9832]

The 2002 was what first made me dream of an "accessible" European car as a paperboy in the early '70s in very far removed Western NY, where the salted winter roads laid waste to most of the cars of this era. This guy is so casual about his craftwork and how he melded the seemingly unrelated worlds of surfboards and custom car crafting. He's an amazing amalgam of skills and cultures. Such an enjoyable episode. BTW, the Mustang at the end is a '67. Only year with the louvered rear quarter panel. Same as my ex had in Myrtle Beach '79-'81. Thanks again!

[@PyreneesBMW]

Incredible! Working on a 2002 right now and this is truly inspiring. Merci pour le partage Paul !

[@wearetheunknown8162]

Absolutely love this, a big fan of the 2002 and this is one of the best I have seen.

[@tg426]

Hagerty videos are awesome! 2002...one of my most favorite cars

[@spookydog6959]

what a build

[@thetrenchplatediaries]

Stunning but not surprised. Ive owned and sold his bespoke laminated surfboards. I know who he is yet had no idea he was a car builder. Blown away. His lamination work on surfcraft is just like his cars. Son of Cobra is the real deal. No idea he worked on cars, let alone at this level. Exceptional. What an awesome watch🫡🤙🏽

[@kurtiswa-k-8346]

Absolutely insane build! Great attitude, Brilliant, Excellent video!!!! $

[@sachaman]

WORK OF ART

[@Enigma8750]

Me and a friend bought a 2002 ti back in 1984 and shared it since we both had different jobs in the USAF our off days were almost always different. I loved it. The simplicity the fun of it and the old sport look was so fun back then. I see this SOC all carbon fiber bodied version and I wish I had the money to afford a custom SOC. I can only imagine how amazing driving such a light little frame with most of the weight coming from the motor and trans and the glass in the interior. This is officially my new dream car. C'est absolument magnifique!!!

[@MARKS-oq6bd]

Amazing talent and vision. My buddy had a 1600 during our high school days in the 80's.Special little car and with great feel on the road. Wonderful memories

[@johnnaughton2364]

This was made so tastefully, your passion shows through your work.

[@23ofSeptember]

Love the clean carbon look. No frills, just lightweight and power!

[@wakjob961]

A 2002 "roundie" is a dream car... this is next level. Want.

[@thomasalison6188]

Super cool! His workmanship is fantastic! I had one in the early '80s, would love to have one again!

[@MrAndyLocksmith]

Work of art!

[@jedgarren2901]

This is one talented shaper,I'm not surprised that a surfboard designer can do that front spoiler by hand

[@grizzly3133]

This is pure brilliance! Amazing

[@kaydesign]

This is Automotive Art 🏆⚡️

[@justinkase1360]

What a clean build. I dig it!

[@GaryMunro-d6f]

Wow, what a work of art, this guy should be so proud of he's produced👌

[@JorgeFrancoVilla]

Instalike. The way this vid captures the passion for craftsmanship is amazing.

[@siphiwenkwali6439]

This is a sick looking 2002, the craftsmanship on this body is crazy! 🔥

[@mpow3r972]

Wish I could like this three times. 2002 and the E30 M3 is peak dream car for me. Have an F80, just ordered a G80, but one day I'll go back to light weight lol

[@timshort9692]

Truly stunning work!

[@fsquared64]

Even the sound of that car is 🤯🤯🤯

[@cunojensen]

Amazing craftsmanship

[@RussHebert-t1l]

That’s so cool, to have that much respect for the2002 to build a car shrine!

[@DailyOwnSupercars]

A hidden gem for sure nice showing

[@waldi2302]

I am a 02 guy saw the video and imediatly thought. THIS IS THE CAR I EVER WANTED. That's a 900kg M3 in a 02 dress. Wonderful

[@JWsGarage]

Stunning build.

[@lesflynn4455]

The old school hospital green sheets colour looks the bomb on this carbon bodied BMW. It's beautiful, it's totally cool and I desperately want one, in the color of old hospital green sheets.

[@NYHeeb]

This is so awesome I've been a carbon freak long time. Wish had the skills and money for my own. Gorgeous

[@jamestregler1584]

Timeless work of ART ! Thanks ever so much from old New Orleans 😎 !

[@mgrmln]

I’m in love! These 02’s are incredible!

[@Spademonkey]

Already bookmarked their site for when I start my 2002 build!

[@kurtwomack6473]

I see cars like that Mustang all the time in my town outside of CA. Love his concept and execution. I also had two of those posters.

[@purplepurplesaurasne]

That is almost too clean. Too clean and such an ace color. Fantastic build.

[@ScottMicciche]

Absolutely stunning work.

[@pepvwaning8551]

Just a matter of time when G Murray orders one... totally C Chapman vibes

[@ricardomunguia7969]

Beautiful creation my brother

[@bronco1199]

When small imports are done right, I love'em.

[@kdm313]

Gotta Love So Cal. Your Right

[@AlanSenzaki]

I had a 2002/1972 Roundie. Original pocket rocket. Loved that car!!😄

[@antongruber5978]

Like the * roundie * lights. Wunderbar

[@christopherward5065]

One of my favourite BMW eras. Great restomod! Like Bauhaus meets street chic! Über-cool!

[@Landshark9]

Dream come true! Incredible!

[@notanum8er653]

Félicitation pour le travail, Paul, j'aime beaucoup la philosophie de ces autos, light is right! Les détails font la différence sur votre exemplaire, les marshal et les PLS 🤤. Thks Larry for this series, CCC, as always, lives up to its name.

[@GrahamTomlinson]

I bought 7 2002s in the 80s,great cars.

[@antongruber5978]

7 is a great number. 1 will suffice for now

[@kiwihame]

Incredible. What a thing. What talent! Engineering meets art. Equal to Alfaholics and Singer.

[@norbertkrasovski2427]

i am more impressed by how smoothly is carbon fiber merged trumpets going to the airbox :o

[@AaronSMcC]

Very impressive build

[@SpencerMusic880]

Larry's presentation is very un "presenter" like. Itr is as if you are showing your friend something and the responses and questions are all so perfect and.... just right. Keep up the great work.

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Love this comment, thank you!

[@RyDogg08]

Cool video! FYI The model code for the 2002 is E10. The E30 is the 3 series (1984-1991)

[@georgesmathers6056]

Technically there never was an E10.

[@ghost21501]

He was referring to the e30 S14 engine used in his 2002.

[@johnpenwell6402]

@@ghost21501yeah but that doesn’t excuse the poorly written tittle. Edit: Looks like they changed the title

[@ghost21501]

@johnpenwell6402 true. I didn't even notice that. I thought you were referring to the video where they talked about the engine.

[@wallyo7777]

Awesome video, please keep featuring old classic cars like this. Thank u

[@madcarew5168]

Having owned two i should never have sold,nice job!!!

[@magicwaffl3z]

I got to see this car and shoot it a few weeks ago at a cars and coffee in long beach. Absolutely insane car

[@vjzapp]

This is gorgeously beautiful!

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Amazing work.

[@aaronredbaron]

Inspiration coming from all sides. I just repaired a huge composite RC jet and my mind is running a million miles an hour on everything I can build!!!

[@anthonyestevez118]

MIND BLOWN!! 😵

[@sachaman]

I learned how to drive on a 1974 Bmw Ti, been a BMW fan since then. and this car is a dream on wheels.....

[@chrispark4310]

Paul votre 2002 est fabuleuse!

[@Ooops-e2n]

If only a shop would do this to the 1969-1973 Datsun 510. So cool all the details

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

That is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen.

[@GeorgeSharp-rv6ez]

Old school weight reduction, plenty of horsepower. The perfect combination. Words cannot this beauty!

[@mariussolomon5398]

Plenty of hours in that project. Nicely done and good quality.

[@MATTBOMERRACING]

Absolutely love the way he goes about building a car, as close to perfect as I have ever seen!

[@dl8538]

For anyone else watching the Stanceworks Honda-powered Ferrari build, this is the guy who built the carbon fiber hood for the GTK!!

[@DavidChong]

that airdam on the second one with the original engine looks much nicer imo

[@trenchtown69]

Absolutely - I just think that he is experimenting with different shapes. Didn't he mention "his" airdam was inspired by some racing series? The customer car has my vote too.

[@indiebekonn]

@@trenchtown69I believe some Alpina cars in group 2(?) had an air dam very similar to that, but I might be completely wrong.

[@Darkralos]

@@trenchtown69DTM series? In 05:00.

[@detgoat]

super dope.. singer of 2002 bmw

[@TheDasbull]

Wow! As a 2002 type of guy, this is very stellar 😊 Great video!

[@stringfellowbalk2654]

Now that is cool. Only 1800 lbs. Nuts. Love quick and nimble cars.

[@PSKEME]

Awesome craftsmanship really badass builds🏁🏁🏁

[@shb9641]

I love old cars.

[@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit]

This is dream level stuff for me. Surfing and the 2002. Surfed a lot living in Los Angeles. I’m familiar w/ this guy’s surfboard work [Surfcraft I believe]. I would always leave notes under windscreen wipers of any 2002 I saw in LA - asking if it were to ever be available, please contact me. I’m sure I annoyed quite a few people, especially in Los Feliez, Silverlake and the west side up the coast to and past Malibu, mostly. I’m sure some other car people can relate. I’ve been fortunate to own a couple BMWs in my 34 years [e90 / e92 / e30 / e21]. Though mostly perfect, all modified in some way - significant or less so - by predominantly my own hands. Two of which pain me to this day, knowing the life circumstances I had to sell them in - and if only I could have somehow held out for a few months longer, their fate may have been different [a driver-focused e30 and a more fitment-focused e21]. The e21 I had up until I was forced to move back to the east coast - less work [eventually no work] = less money for rent, ya know? Selling both was like letting go of family. No one around me understood why I cared so much about the e21 - the e30 they understood, but the e21 they just couldn’t for whatever reason - it was “just an old car” in the words of my ex girlfriend [NOTICE I SAID EX]. Had to sell them all at different times - When things got rough for myself, my family and most families like mine in 2008, and, more recently during the debacle of 2020 to now. What I would do for one of these cars.

[@Abandon7d]

Nice. Pure. Perfect. Nothing on it that you do not need. My kind of way. Love.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Those are beautiful cars. I'd love to take my car to someone like him for a rebuild like that. 😢

[@AliasHSW]

Forgot which YT channel that first featured this car… but I guess it generated enough buzz to start a company. Congrats!!

[@BeBrightGlobal]

beautiful built, I want one for my retirement drive.