1973 BMW 2002

£ 34 995
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HISTORY & BACKGROUND

Originally built by Ricky Hicks (Chepstow) to bespoke rally specifications for a European rally commission.


The car was later returned to Ricky Hicks before being sold to JFI Classic Cars, who carried out sympathetic recommissioning work. This included mild detuning for usability, brake work, carburettor setup, and general preparation.


Purchased by the current owner from JFI Classic Cars, Brecon in February 2020, the car has since been continuously improved and maintained with no expense spared.


2021

  • 31/08/2021 – Complete Rally Services
  • Full overhaul and detailed rebuild of the 4-speed gearbox.
  • 25/10/2021 – Complete Rally Services
  • Complete engine rebuild, Weber 45 carburettors rebuilt, and rolling-road setup.
  • 16/11/2021
  • Corbeau Sportline Evo 2 competition seats installed.

2022

  • 22/02/2022
  • Bespoke long-range fuel tank fabricated and installed.
  • 18/08/2022 – Major mechanical & chassis upgrade
  • Engine and gearbox removed
  • Flywheel faced and balanced; refitted with new clutch
  • Gearbox stripped and rebuilt using modified components
  • Carburettors stripped, cleaned, refitted and tuned
  • Full engine service and setup
  • New slave cylinder fitted
  • Bespoke gear lever and linkage fabricated
  • Second ignition coil added alongside original
  • Suspension converted to adjustable ride height; full geometry setup
  • Rear suspension shimmed and adjusted
  • 4.27:1 crown wheel and pinion supplied and fitted
  • Additional wheel sensor pickups fitted (NSF) and high-output speed sensor fitted (OSF)
  • Trip meters and switches repositioned
  • Exhaust downpipe modified and protected
  • Ignition switch relocated
  • Roof lining sound-deadening installed

    • 2024

    • 30/05/2024
    • Electric power-assisted steering kit fitted with adjustable assistance.
    • Correct stamped VIN chassis plate supplied.
    • 25/06/2024
    • New clutch master cylinder and pedal spring fitted.
    • Late-type gearbox (second-hand) installed.


    2026 – Upon Arrival With Us

    • New TRS Magnum 4-point harnesses fitted with extended lap lengths to suit mounts
    • Front brake lines and calipers removed
    • New dual front brake lines fabricated from T-piece to calipers
    • Stainless fittings, extended banjos, unions, and copper washers installed
    • Brake system fully bled and tested
    • Brake fluid reservoirs re-secured
    • Reverse lights investigated and repaired:
    • Blown bulbs replaced
    • Poor internal lamp connections cleaned
    • System tested and confirmed operational
    • Brake pedal switch inspected, found faulty, replaced and correctly adjusted
    • Engine oil pressure checked using a calibrated manual gauge:
    • Cold-start through to operating temperature
    • Pressure confirmed healthy
    • Dash gauge under-reads by approximately 5 psi
    • Actual hot idle pressure ~20 psi


    What do we think?

    • A cracking car for either someone starting there rally adventure, or someone looking to add a new car there line up for future events. RWD and 200 odd horsepower is a lot of fun!