First Drive In 10 years In My Vintage 1968 BMW 1602 / 2002

[@traceyb536]

I love that car ! Adorable 😍

[@20pcnuggetosrs]

Please leave it original colour, I can’t wait to see what you do with it I wish I could go forward in time and binge watch everything lol, the M5 too, I’m an E60 owner (528 though) that’s how I found both you and Dean’s channels, keep up the good work!

[@Kampfmesser89]

It’s a tough call. Personally that’s just too rusty, I’d repaint in the original color. That said there’s something about these small classic BMWs that’s just awesome.

[@tech42long35]

Wow.. what a great sounding car. Awesome to hear something made So long ago, running so Smoothly.. once the plugs were plugged-in. Great vid. Thanks Nathan

[@stephencooper5622]

That thing runs great! Thanks for taking us on the drive! I was laughing after you mentioned the square tires lol...My advice would be to do a “functional restoration” on it...replace things which are essential to it being a car which can be driven and enjoyed, and leave the paint and body, at least for now...Always remember, they’re only original once, and the patina on it adds to the overall survivor story of the car...It’s a true survivor, and there are many, myself included, who can appreciate a vehicle which has persisted, despite what time and nature have dealt out ;)

[@phillloyd8625]

I would keep it as close to original as possible, a real classic car

[@machtschnell7452]

Never have seen that aftermarket AC before.

[@neilhall676]

Hi, I restored a 2002 auto UK model a couple of years ago. I bought a book by Mike McCartney from Jaymic in UK , near Cromer. A great guide for restoring these cars from a chap who restored quite a few. Check for corrosion everywhere. I found rust in both sides of the A posts when I took the wings off, I think you call them fenders. Repaint it in the original colour, it’s a lot easier and cheaper. Best of luck.

[@Planar79]

Can't wait to see it restored!

[@hmsmedia2005]

Very nice old Bmw!! I have a 1979 E21 that will need 2 tires, the original tires have an inner tube, I wonder if I’ll need to buy inner tubes with the new tires, let me know how yours go!

[@586101]

Great vid, Nathan, glad to see her running. If it were me, I'd give it new paint in the original color and then do everything else that you mentioned (chrome refresh, interior, etc.). Looking forward to seeing a test drive on new tires. Take care!

[@Retrobeemer]

I’ve owned and driven 02’s for the past 30 years. Absolutely awesome cars. Cool rating of over 1000 Megafonzies! Worth remembering it’ll only ever be original once! It took half a century to look this way.

[@dzlnitro]

One of the biggest regrets I have with cars was selling my 75 2002...it was my highschool project car about 15 years ago....and I sold it to pay for a semester of college. Lol...would've much rather kept the car!

[@buddiec41]

Wow bring back memories of the yellow one I had not did not know what I had back in that time ....and damn how much land you have that is what I need in my life but with only 6years left on mortgage I guess I'm here for the duration great content bro

[@paulkile9998]

With those out of round tires I'll bet you might have nylon cord tires. My first car in college was a 1962 Buick Special wagon with nylon tires, and if it sat for more than a few days it felt like the tires were square until they warmed up after a few miles. That 1602 deserves a nice set of Michelin ZXs, or Conti radials. You should still be able to find them at vintage tire suppliers like Coker Tire. Great project! My oldest is an E30 vert.

[@GeorgeAusters]

I NEED to get one of these classics!

[@joshmindek4840]

Damn, this car is so cool! So awesome to see a running and driving piece of history.

[@PureRocker20]

1602 needs new tires and brakes overhauled badly. Then you should just drive it all the time...that car needs the road after all those years sitting. Keep it for some time. Repaint in original color, obviously. Keep it pure original. It will sell good. I'm not so excited for M5, but I still watch them too. Keep up the spirit!

[@ricklane8554]

Wow these cars were hot when I was on the technical school.... late 60's :) anxious to see her in new shape buddy.*

[@clausfkvist]

My first car was a 2002 touring with a 2.0 l engine 100 hk my dad had a 3.0 sedan from 1976 loved that car with double Zenith carb🙂

[@davidj4662]

That 1600 is a sweet little car. Keep it as original as you can.

[@michaelporter3555]

It's good to see it on the road. Have you checked out the video on Jay Leno's Garage about a mostly original 1967 1600. He said it has had some paint but was otherwise original. It's owned by a woman who collects and drives vintage BMWs.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Yes i actually seen that the night i was waiting to go get mine, looking at videos on these cars all night that night

[@GeorgeAusters]

Looks nice round your area

[@mkenzo2696]

Love it! These NGK plugs!

[@Anonymous-lc1hc]

good content brother keep it up

[@ricklane8554]

Oh my English master had a BMW 1802 Touring, super :)

[@crystalworks1]

I love old BMW's (almost all BMW's really). What to do with it depends on what you want out of it. Want the most re-sale value, keep it original. Want it to be pretty and enjoy it, but still keep good value, paint it original color. Want it to be something you look at and get aroused, but lose some value, color change it. Which path you take is dependent on your goals. I can not stand "patina" personally (painted an e30 because of it) and would want it to be as nice visually as possible. Good luck with it whichever route you choose, I'll be a viewer either way.

[@willcrosbie8806]

Ain’t no oil under them ain’t no oil in them lol

[@mikeclaytor1739]

It would be a good car to do a fairly thorough resto , it's incredibly rare ,you would come out well on it!

[@Hettaboy1337]

Great video as usual, I really enjoy these 02-cars. How and when did you find the 1802 in Sweden? I live in southern Sweden and have been keeping an eye out for these cars for the past year or so but I think I have not come across the one you are talking about. Last week a really nice original 2002 was listed (and sold I think) for 80 000 Swedish kronas, which is around $8000 as of today.

[@ronpanozzo5213]

Cool wish I could find one.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Nathan you can get a flight from EWR to ARN Stockholm any time for less than 700 US dollar

[@sailor3112]

I agree with the previous comment. Don’t paint the car. It’s a survivor.

[@anuman04]

Nice piece i have same model and same year car, regards.

[@harryireland1935]

Originality pays more, Nathan. Don't paint it, just improve the rustproofing, the mechanical parts and the engine. Don't touch it otherwise. That would be my advice, Sir.

[@Restorezone]

Just like my car i’m restoring 🥰 nice vid 👍

[@curtishouze1471]

She ran pretty good.

[@lp2565]

LOVE IT!

[@WHOSYOJEFE]

Nathan you need to get a e34 preferably a 540i please! Would be great for the channel

[@onkelmicke9670]

That's such a nice car.

[@trefod]

My first car was a 1602, with a 2 litre engine. It was a '70 car with the round tail lights and a factory installed foldable vinyl insert in the roof. Fixed it up and on my first drive out an idiot rear ended me and totaled it.

[@willjam465]

I dig the 1600. If mine, I would do a repaint same color as you described. I would also think it would be cool to see the engine worked over some. Does anyone make performance cams for it? Is there an ITB set up? Something period correct performance-wise would be interesting to see...old-school Petrolicious style build.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

They make ITB'S but they are expensive around $2k

[@willjam465]

Nathan's BMW Workshop yikes! Bummer, as I think it would help make for an awesome build. Totally get that it is not realistic at that price, though.

[@shawn57187]

You should fix it up and convert it to a 1600ti with dual side draft carbs

[@mcgyverb1664]

Classic bimmer 👍

[@nachin6]

Awesome!!

[@tech42long35]

Hahahaha.... flicks the bee ahahahahahha.... i think i sht. idk why.. but Nathan cracks me the Hell up..

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Flicked him twice and he still flew off

[@brianandrews7099]

I’d try to track down a nice 2800cs or 3.0cs, or a Bavaria for the next one. I would not do a frame off on the 1600; either repaint it the original color or preserve it as is. They are only original once!

[@gregh7457]

"frame off" ??? isn't it unibody?

[@Kampfmesser89]

greg h yeah, they are. What they mean is a complete tear down.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

@@gregh7457 Subframe off, i i guess but it all means the same thing , completely restored

[@3ricky13]

reminds me of my 1940 chrysler, old

[@dawiskid187]

That thing clean Nathan is it for sale I will take it off your hand..

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks i need more 1600 roundie, great car and you don't have 2002 shit fuel injection problems', Ovalbore/Eric has one on KZbin but as you said 'car is rare' and he can't find parts...

[@tomaslopez9642]

The 1968,1600-2002, is awesome, if the car does not have any rust, I would keep it as original as possible, there are so many new waxes & paint preservers, a car like this is very popular, the car came out until 1976 or 1977, only to be replaced by the 3 series, these cars are so easy to work on, parts are available, they even have a DVD, where you can get basically almost if not anything,the hatchback you are vfc referring is the 1600/2002 ,touring or GT, but what would be awesome,unique, is if you could get the 2002 Turbo, which was alpine white with red & blue stripes, you do not see many of those.

[@danjohnson4819]

Kitty says " well look at numbnuts he finally got a good BMW".

[@ForeignMRE]

Bring the car back with a trunk full of rations. LOL

[@drdragunov]

I am based in Sweden if need help with that 1800 car.

[@philipstreechon4523]

Sweet old girl

[@gregh7457]

i don't like seeing rust even "surface rust" at the very least hit it with an oily rag to slow it down.

[@lorenzobeckmann3736]

same color 1600; lazer align M5

[@3ricky13]

my forty lost money on. less buyers interested. That's the reason I would of never done itagain