Lowes Motor Speedway Auto Fest

Well we made it for one day at the LMS Auto Fest 2007. Lots and lots of cars. Here is Michael's pic.. a 1968 Camaro SS. Madison was partial to a very nice fully restored original Ford Mustang GT500. Sharon liked the classic 1965 red mustang convertibles.

Sharon and kids on the infield at LMS

Dr. Anders' 1969 Camaro

Picture of Dr. Scott Anders' 1968 Camaro. Dr. Anders is a Family Practice physician at Marlboro Park Hospital (CareSouth) and a car-guy.

1973 BMW 2002 tii goes up for sale

Visit www.1973BMW2002tii.blogspot.com for pictures and description
$12,000 (Firm)

57 Chevy back on track

Word from Mike... the '57 is back on track..... color choice for body is the 07/08 GM Velocity Yellow used on the vets. Oh, yeah... Danica Patrick on the hood of a '57 Chevy. Wonder if Mike can place one of those on my car?

Lowes Motor Speedway September Car Show

America's Favorite Classic Car Celebrates 50th Birthday

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

(Photo courtesy of CARS Inc.)

The most popular classic car in America-the 1957 Chevy-turns 50 this year. To celebrate, the Sept. 13-16 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway will feature a special display of the finned wonders, including an all-new '57 Chevy convertible.

The legend of the '57 Chevy actually began with the introduction of the company's 1955 model. It was a complete re-design from the previous year that told the public Chevrolet had shed itself of all pre-World War II technology. Brochures touted Chevy's new-for-'55 wraparound windshield, tubeless tires, ball-joint suspension, suspended brake and clutch pedals, pushbutton door handles and open driveshaft. The real attraction, though, was beneath the hood-a 265-cubic-inch V-8, Chevy's first such engine since 1918.

The allure of having that smooth power in a stylish, inexpensive Chevrolet sent sales soaring. Customers sped home in sedans, sport coupes, station wagons, convertibles and Nomad sport wagons in a rainbow of single- and two-tone color choices. Trim levels included the basic One-Fifty, mid-level Two-Ten and keeping-up-with-the-Joneses Bel Air. The "Turbo-Fire,"

as the V-8 was called, produced 162 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor or 180 with a four-barrel. Model-year production totaled 1,702,710 cars, an increase of a half-million units over 1954. In spite of the fact that Ford's

1955 models were also new designs, only 1,435,002 were sold.

For 1956, like most American manufacturers, Chevrolet devoted the second year of its new car's life to minor styling changes, such as the new grille and taillight treatment, and standard feature improvements-the precision-aimed headlights and longer-life battery, for example. Horsepower for the two-barrel V-8 was advertised as 162 and 170; while real speed freaks purchased the 205-horse "Super Turbo-Fire" four-barrel version or a 225-horsepower monster with dual four-barrel carburetors and dual exhausts.

Living up to their advertising claim of being the "Hot Ones," Chevy's 1956 line sold 1,574,740 units, beating Ford's 1,392,847.

No one was more surprised than Chevrolet's own dealers when the automaker introduced its 1957 models. Whereas competitors Ford and Plymouth were releasing all-new cars for '57, Chevy was going to market with a three-year-old design.

Dealers were nervous that the '57 Chevy, in spite of substantial sheet-metal changes to the front and rear, would be seen as an outdated design and ignored by the public. Chevrolet countered this fear by increasing the V-8's displacement to 283 cubic inches and unleashing a total of six engines ranging from 185 to 283 horsepower. When the production year was through, Ford had sold a total of 1,655,068 cars to Chevrolet's 1,515,177-hardly the stomping some had predicted, but a blow to Chevrolet's morale, nonetheless.

Determined to get back on top of the sales chart, Chevrolet released its 1958 design as a one-year-only model and then produced another all-new car for 1959. It beat Ford both years.

After a couple of years had passed, '57 Chevy owners began trading in their cars for the latest-and-greatest models, and dealers noticed a developing trend. Anytime a '57 appeared on the lot-especially in convertible, two-door hardtop or Nomad form-it would quickly go to a new home. The '57 Chevy, with its distinctive happy-face grille and jet aircraft tail fins, became the most sought-after used car in history.

Teenagers who had gone with their parents to see the '57s when new had grown attached and could afford to buy and modify them for very little money. The standout styling certainly didn't hurt its appeal, either.

Today, the 1957 Chevy is one of the most recognizable collector cars America ever produced. Food Lion AutoFair's '57 Chevy anniversary display will include several examples of the automotive icon, including one that was built entirely from reproduction body panels by CARS Inc., of Rochester Hills, Mich.

Other attractions scheduled for the Sept. 13-16 Food Lion AutoFair include a Chevrolet Camaro and GMC Topkick from the hit movie "Transformers;" a trio of cars from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s personal collection; TV host John Walsh's unique amphibious vehicle; a pair of awesome Audis; and world-class hot rods from Watty's Fabrications.

Food Lion AutoFair is the world's largest automotive extravaganza.

Attracting over 120,000 visitors, the four-day event includes a car show featuring various makes and models from more than 50 clubs; more than 7,000 vendor spaces that offer a plethora of automotive parts and memorabilia; and a collector car auction conducted by Tom Mack. A car corral, which completely circles the 1.5-mile superspeedway, features nearly 1,500 vehicles available for sale or trade.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Parking for the event is $5. For information, contact the speedway events department at (704) 455-3205.

source: http://lowesmotorspeedway.com/news_photos/news/523479.html

Alfa Romeo GTAm-R (Clone) 95% completed

Exterior pictures of Dutch Blue 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV/GTAm-R (Clone). Engine scanned picture did not come out. Racing seats and 4-point restraint system in place. Wiring harness to be installed and remainder of badges as well as radiator.

Can that NEW CAR SMELL actually KILL YOU?

That New Car Smell May Be Hazardous to Your Health

By TERRY GALANOY, AOL AUTOS

Story Highlights

1. • That "new car smell" can be toxic.

2. • Seats, armrests, carpets and dashboards shed dangerous chemicals.

3. • The interior of your car can harbor pollution up to five times higher than homes or offices.

4. • Ford, Volvo, Honda, Toyota are leading the overdue industry cleanup.

Ah, that new car smell, that eau de car-logne; it does an ego good while it does a wallet bad. And now it turns out, it can do bad things to your health, too.

All these years, while we were being offered safety first, last and front, side and rear ways, hardly anyone in the vehicle industry had given much thought to what actually was in that perfume de profit, the new car smell that car buyers sought and bought. As everyone knew, pollution related to vehicles originated from the exhaust pipe, not the shifter knob. It was spewed out the back of the rear, not the back of the rear view mirror. Well, what everyone thought they knew was wrong.

" ... the new car smell comes from toxic gases. "

It turns out -- take a deep breath -- that most of that new car smell is not some carefully-compounded, luxury, feel-good incense to the Mammon Gods. But the new car smell comes from toxic gases. Not only that, but like a two dollar cologne, the effects can linger and linger for years, stinking up not only your shiny new car, but the reputation of the entire vehicle industry itself.

Who says so? Just about everyone in the vehicle business these days. But the initiator was The Ecology Center (EC), a membership-based, nonprofit environmental organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a 2006 industry-awakening report entitled "Toxic At Any Speed: Chemicals in Cars and the Need for Safe Alternatives", this independent green organization declared that much of the material in most car interiors that produce that new car smell is made with toxic chemicals known to pose major public health risks.

The report went on to say that not only are vehicle drivers and passengers breathing toxic air, but are also in constant physical contact with dangerous chemicals leaching from just about every interior surface of a new vehicle. The report says these chemicals give off gases that not only contaminate the air, but also coat interior surfaces with toxic "fog," generally seen as that new car film common to new car interior windshields and windows. These are the same type of chemicals that are, "linked to birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity, premature births and early puberty in laboratory animals amongst other serious health problems," according to EC.

Fake is probably as bad as real. The companies that market those "new car smell" products that are sold at car washes and auto accessories stores generally will not reveal product contents. One fragrance industry spokesman indicated they can contain artificial leather odor, plus aldehydes, esters and ketones, which are all organic or chemical compounds.

Back to real. We are not speaking of plastic doodads here. There is an average of 250 pounds of plastic in new cars, the largest portion used for interior seat cushions, arm rests, door panels, steering wheels, dashboards, wire insulation and the plethora of aircraft-type knobs and switch controls throughout a car's cockpit.

In addition to acettonitrile, decanol, formaldehyde, naphthalene and carbon disulfide used in foams, adhesives and fabrics, the two major problem chemicals in most new vehicles are (a) the PBDEs, which are used as fire retardants throughout the industry and (b) phthalates, which are widely employed to soften PVC plastics.

Extended research by the Ecology Center covered samples from model years 2000 to 2005 made by 11 manufacturers. Part of the research showed significantly higher levels of PBDEs in those vehicles as compared to those levels in homes and offices that had been measured in previous studies, making in-car pollution a major source of indoor air pollution and health danger. In the resultant table of contamination levels, Hyundai rated lowest and Mercedes highest in PBDEs. Volvo rated lowest and Hyundai highest in phthalates.

Not only are these toxic elements dangerous in any situation, but the combination of higher temperatures caused by the surrounding glass of windshields and windows and UV exposure from the sun can cause PBDE flame retardants to become even more dangerous with solar exposure, up to five times higher than in homes and offices.

Imagine the gas chamber you're creating by also smoking in the car, Jack.

Report coauthor and EC's Clean Car Campaign Director Jeff Gearhart wrote, "We can no longer rely just on seatbelt and airbags to keep us safe in cars. Our research shows that autos are chemical reactors, releasing toxins before we even turn on the ignition. There are safer alternatives to these chemicals ... "

The Ecology Center called for these actions:

MANUFACTURERS: Should phase out PBDEs and phthalates in auto material parts.

GOVERNMENT: Should provide phase-out guidelines and provide technical assistance and research to vehicle manufacturers for development of alternatives. At a most recent count, nine states have passed laws banning two forms of PBDEs with at least six more coming aboard.

VEHICLE OCCUPANTS: Should minimize health risks by using solar reflectors, ventilating car interiors with open windows and non-recirculating air conditioning and parking out of direct sunlight whenever possible. In other words, get rid of that new car smell.

Although the automotive industry took notice of the report, there was no instant fire drill to rectify the status quo. Reaction to the report was slow-growing, but due to things green busting out all over, just about every vehicle manufacturer began to initiate research and development to reduce or eliminate built-in passenger compartment pollution.

Actually, research on toxic chemical reduction and elimination had been underway for some time in the electronic and electrical industries. As far back as 2003, the European Union had passed legislation requiring the phase-out of PBDEs. Companies like Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, Panasonic and Sony have already eliminated PBDEs from their products.

Addressing progress or lack of same in its recent Second Annual Report, the Ecology Center graded the country's eight leading car manufacturers on their plastics policies and practices. The report said that Ford and Honda had made the most significant improvements since the original findings and had joined Toyota as the three leaders in using "safe" plastics for indoor auto parts by (a) use of bio-based materials, (b) improving interior air quality and (c) reducing the use of PVC.

Bio-Based Materials Toyota led the group with a 'B' grade by developing an eco-plastic made from sugar cane or corn and building a pilot plant to produce it. DaimlerChrysler came in second through increased use of renewable materials, and Ford came in third for developing a soy-based foam and a bio-fabric for seating.

Interior Air Quality Ford headed this group with a B for having four vehicles certified to an independent allergy-free standard. Toyota got a C+ in this group for its goal to reduce in-cabin VOC (volatile organic compound) levels in all vehicles globally by 2010, but it's noted that Toyota didn't say to what levels they would be reduced.

PVC Reduction Honda was tops with a B for removing PVC from most applications in its products. Also cited were Hyundai, Toyota and DaimlerChrysler for replacing PVC parts in some lines. But not all is mountain fresh air in vehicleland. While these studies show progress, vehicle manufacturers still have miles to go before the interiors of their offerings are safe from "new car smell."

When grading the manufacturers that account for 94% of total vehicles in sales in the US, it resulted in the highest overall grade of a C+ for Toyota and a C for Ford, while the lowest score in this group overall was a D- for Volkswagen.

Much of Ford's good grading came from its Volvo component. Volvo, which had the Ecology Center's lowest emissions of phthalates and a lower incidence of the flame retardant PBDE than in most other cars, actually led the Ecology center to encourage other car manufacturers to follow Volvo's example. "Safety is more than rumple zones and air bags," said a Volvo spokesman. "All of our interiors comply with Oeko-tex 100, probably the toughest cabin standard being used today." Oeko-tex 100 is an international environmental standard for textiles which demands that seat belts, carpets, thread and fabrics contain no harmful substances, that leather upholstery undergoes chromium-free tanning with natural plant substances and even smaller parts, such as handbrake buttons and steering wheel emblems, be tested as possible contact allergy sources. Finally, the greenies also found their share of doubting Thomases, or in this particular case, Hermanns or maybe Hanses. A group of German scientists decided to conduct their own tests of indoor vehicle pollution. They ran tests of volatile organic compounds originating from the interiors of vehicles and concluded that there was no evidence of toxic effects when they exposed human lab cell cultures to cabin pollutants. Although they declared their research showed no evidence of any health harm, the scientists didn't explain why so many people derive such pleasure from inhaling new car smell, which comes from alky benzenes, alkanes, formaldehyde and acetone. Or could it be that inhaling those fumes could lead the mind to such wondrous suggestions?

Either way, now that you have the facts about that once-desirable, now-controversial new car smell, you can breathe easier. Well, maybe not.

Editors Note: A story I just could not pass up.

Still looking for a good deal on one of these...

Another Car Guy in Cape Cod

In this month's vacation adventure to Cape Cod, MA we happened upon a total car nut. While in Hyannis Port as we were making our way to P-town for a couple of days we head about a fellow who owned a B&B and had a pretty impressive car collection that was open for public viewing. We we just had to investigate.

Toad Hall & the Simmons Homestead Inn of Bill Putman a fellow with near 60 classic cars all painted in a Nissan Red (expect for one Lotus in original British Racing Green). Very cool collection of mostly British cars such as the Lotus, MGs, Jags, Triumphs, Austin Healey, Hensen Healey, Morgan, Sunbeam, AC, Mini, Daimler and a Porsche and BMW thrown in for good measure. I am pictured with Bill, who also had a rather extensive collection of single malt scotch whiskey and some 30 cats.

For more on Bill and his cars visit www.toadhallcars.com

The 57 Chevy Takes Shape

Mike and I in front of the body up on racks ready for sanding

Sharon and I decided to take a little time away from Bville, SC. We had a chance to kill two birds with one stone. A chance for cooler weather and a vacation where I have never been and Shanon has (that would be a first). Cape Cod was the perfect choice. Mike Pitsley has been working since Feb. on a restoration of the '57 Chevy eBay purchase. This would bring us to the area at the halfway point in the restoration.

We stayed with the Pitsleys for two nights having benefited by a lot of "car talk" and the regional favorite, a New England Fish-fry and Steamer boil dinner.

As far as the car was concerned.... much work was done... the motor was rebuilt, painted and the automatic tranny was added. The whole frame was sand blasted, primed and painted. Mike fabricated a bracket for mounting the AC (mandatory in the South) and alternator (all in chrome). Looks pretty damn good, Mike's fabrication was so good it looked OEM.

Mike working on the engine

The body on the other hand still looks rough, but Mike assures me it will all come together (no pun intended). Still working on him to figure out a way to put suicide doors on the two rear doors of the 210. I think it will be one of the only 57 Chevy hot rods with a pair of suicide rear doors in the country. Anyway, more on that later...

Future Project Cars

(above) Fly Yellow 67 GT500E Fastback (below) Red Convertible 68 Eleanor Clone

VerDe-Motors is researching ways to bring economical 1967-68 Mustang GT500 Cl0nes to the market.

BMW 2002 tii takes a 1st place trophy

At the May 25th Celebrate Bennettsville, SC Car Show my "project car" entry took a 1st place trophy in it's class. Not bad for a project car. Will take her to a new level once the resto/mod begins. Pictures of her now and what she will most likely appear in the future.

A highly modified custom 2002 (M2) with air-dam and fender flares and fabricated front end.

A less modified 2002 with no chrome trim except for front end and bumpers

Follow the progress on the '57

Click on http://www.equipmentrebuilders.com/saleeby.htm to follow the progress of my '57 Chevy.

Practicing what I preach

Saying good-bye to my precious and trusty 2004 Mini-Cooper-S

In an effort to practice what I preach about reducing America's dependence on foreign oil, reducing carbon footprints and green house gases and reducing debt I traded in my trusty Mini Cooper-S on a BioDiesel burning 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited. A few other advantages.. this small sized SUV is a bit more practical for totting around growing kids, plus it has 5000 lb++ towing capacity (my little mini just could not do that).

And hello to this pretty 2005 Jeep Liberty Diesel SUV

Hope Mills Car Show

OK, so I was working on only 3 or 4 hours of sleep following a 12 hr. night shift in the ER, but who could pass up an opportunity to attend a little car show no too far away and on such a beautiful day as today.

With the sun out, birds singing and my newly acquired "project car" ... a '73 BMW 2002tii beckoning me, I could not resist. I called and spoke with the organizers of this show and they encouraged me to bring this "atypical" car up. Most folks at local Southern car shows are big into Mustangs, Camaros, pick up trucks and the occasional import tuner. But a classic European sports car.. not likely to see too many of those.

Anyway, was a nice drive (about 70 miles) and meet some really nice folks. Some pics below of the show:

A young car-fan inspects a hotrod. In the distance a remake of the "Dukes of Hazard" General Lee.. adorned with the autographs of the cast members on the sunvisors and trunk lid. Yeeee Hawwww!!!

A rather nice 1957 Chevy BelAir (took a few pics of this beauty to use in the restoration of my '57).


There I am... parked in the second row. Several there were surprised to see an old BMW. Received some nice comments and admirations from visitors despite it's "rough" shape. Even brought home a "Top 50" trophy. How about them apples... Just wait until she has her nut-n-bolt restoration. The fellow that owned the nice '65 Mustang was a career Army fellow who shared not only some good conversation but also a folding chair.


What had to be my favorite car of the show was this tricked-out 1969 Convertable Camaro. A Candy-Apple Red $7500 paint job with extreme attention to detail. A real show winner. The product of Brian Clark with The Classic Chassis restoration outfit in Fayetteville.

UpDate on 57 Chevy

Mike sent some pics of the progress on the 57 Chevy. Most all the parts are in and work is being done in earnest. The engine is going to be a refreshed and trimmed out Corvette V-8 out of a mid-70's car. There is going to be upgraded braking system (disc in front) and rack-and-pinion steering. More on all that later. For now feast you eyes on some recent pictures.

1957 Chevy 210 Before Restoration

Chevy on the trailer ready to go.

Interior

After the hood and fenders were removed.

Separation of the frame from the body.

Backside

Backseat area

Alternative Fuels

Lets talk alternative fuels. VerDe_Motors is in the forefront of conversion of fossil fuel vehicles to the alternative to petroleum fuels known as biodiesel or vegetable oil (VO) fuel.

The following is some interesting information about these fuels:

BIODIESEL
Biodiesel is NOT vegetable oil. Technically, it is a methyl ester. An easy simplification is that it is vegetable oil that has had the thick glycerin removed by a chemical process. It's now thin enough to be used in any diesel vehicle.

There are a few cautions, however. Biodiesel is an extremely strong solvent and will eat through natural rubber fuel lines and gaskets on older cars. If your diesel car was built before 1996, it probably has some or all hoses made from rubber. Often overlooked are the gaskets, especially in the injection pump. These hoses and gaskets will begin to degrade if you are running any concentration of biodiesel over 20% (B20), and will have to be replaced with synthetic ones such as those made from viton.

The other main issue is that biodiesel's solvent properties will break up the deposits left in your fuel tank from years of dirty dino diesel, and the resulting junk will clog your fuel filters. These will have to be changed regularly until all the sludge has been cleaned out. This will also be worse on older cars, due to having had that dirty fuel in there for many more years. The good news is that, after that, you'll have the cleanest fuel system your car has ever known.

You also need to be sure to wipe up any spills with soap and water, as biodiesel will dissolve paint, too. Once the hoses and gaskets have been changed, and the fuel system cleaned out, your car should run flawlessly on any percentage of biodiesel up to 100%, and you can feel good knowing that you're using a clean-burning, renewable fuel.

If you want to check out the next level, and use a fuel that doesn't require chemical processing and doesn't cost $2 to $3 a gallon, read up on Pure Vegetable Oil.


VEGETABLE OIL
Vegetable oil as fuel? FREE FUEL? Yep, it's for real. You really can run your car on plain old vegetable oil, even used oil from your local restaurants. Here's the scoop: As much as I like to tell people that I'm driving for free, the truth is I'm not totally. Sure, I'm not paying for the fuel, but I do have to do some work, picking up the veggie oil from restaurants and filtering it. That's it, though. As close to free as you can get, I guess. There are also some modifications that need to be done to your car. DO NOT just pour veggie oil in your tank and drive. You will ruin your engine for sure.

You might see terms used like SVO (straight vegetable oil) and WVO (waste vegetable oil) to differentiate between how well used the oil that you are using is, but to make things simple, I'll just use VO (vegetable oil) from now on.

The time-tested way to run VO is to use a 2 tank fuel system. Tank 1 holds diesel or biodiesel, and you start the car up on this tank, and run about 5 minutes until the engine is hot. You then flip a switch to run on tank 2, which holds VO, for the rest of your trip. Make sure to switch back to tank 1 for the last minute, so you'll be starting up again on tank 1 when cold. Get it? You're using (bio)diesel for about 6 minutes, and VO for the rest of the time - so a 20 minute trip uses VO for 14 minutes, and a 3 hour trip uses VO for 2 hours and 54 minutes. As you can see, this is a great setup for those who drive long distances.

So, what happens during that first 5 minutes? Well, VO's main problem as a fuel is that it is too thick for our modern diesel engines. This thickness puts a heavy strain on the fuel pump, and won't atomize properly when sprayed out of the injectors into the engine. It is also very difficult to filter while cold and thick. But, have you noticed what happens to thick oil when you heat it up in a frying pan? It gets really thin! So, along with a 2nd fuel tank, you need to install a heat exchanging system between the engine's cooling system and your VO fuel system. As the engine gets hot, the water in the cooling system gets up to 190 degrees F, which heats up and thins out the VO just like the frying pan does. This hot, thin VO can then be pumped easily through the fuel system and filter, and sprayed as a fine mist by the injectors. Your engine won't notice the difference, but your wallet will. So will the environment. By using someone else's waste as your fuel, you are keeping it out of land fills. Plus VO needs no chemical processing, so it's environmental impact is minimal.

After the initial investment of your 2 tank modification, and maybe a home filtering system in the garage, your fuel bills will be slashed dramatically. Plus, if you've never had a diesel car before, you're in for a pleasant surprise when it comes to maintenance. there are no spark plugs, wires, or ignition system at all, so a "tune-up" consists of changing the oil, and replacing the oil, air, and fuel filters.

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VerDe_Motors niche

1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

VerDe_Motors niche is in the salvage, restoration and conversion of the early model SUV to that of a "big green machine."

American's love their SUVs. Despite the rising price of gas the sales of these giants has not slowed down too much. The SUV does it all. Provides a safe ride, carts around several head of kids to soccer practice and makes trips to the food store a pleasure. While most of us don't take these SUVs off the road, you certainly can and manage tough terrain. American's love things big... and SUVs are big on fuel consumption and increased emissions. Solution: Reclaim a classic SUV (the vehicle that started the craze) and drop a biodeisel or VO fuel engine in her and presto....problem solved (and you feel better about saving the planet by reducing your carbon footprint).

We seek out well preserved JEEP Grand Wagoneer models (1980's mostly) and do an off frame restoration and if the customer wishes an alternative fuel conversion. We are of the mindset that less is more, so if you are looking for that blinged-out brand-new $60,000 SUV, you probably need to look elsewhere. However, if you wish to reclaim and restore a vehicle that would otherwise be headed to a funk yard in a few years and reduce your carbon emissions, you have arrived at the right place. Spread the word.

This type of conversion also works well with the classic VW Rabbit.

New Car-Guy Pal

Met a fine fellow named Bob Rennick on eBay. A true Volvo lover who restored a 1962 PV 544.

Pictured above, he brought home a blue ribbon in the 2006 Euro Auto Festival in Greer, SC for favorite Volvo crowd pleaser of the event.

1973 BMW 2002 Tii (Roundie)

The latest acquisition (Project #4) a 1973 BMW 2002 Tii

A very clean example of a classic 1973 (Roundie) BMW 2002 Tii. Yes this rare classic in Tii form is becoming harder to find these days. She was owned previously by a Pilot/Engineer and was kept in meticulous condition.

Recent rebuilt engine & trans, Stereo w/ CD, completely restored car in excellent condition. Clean title. Odometer reads just over 68K (prob. 168K).

She is rust free. Engine runs smooth, no smoke, no oil leaks. She was repainted (bare metal, glass out) in a light blue (fjord blue) 3 years ago. At repaint she got a new windshield. All rubber moldings/seals are new. Underbody and trunk sprayed with sealer. She has a new radiator out of a 320i and new hoses and belts. Was a California car for many of her years. The interior is black leather in very good shape, back seat is pristine.

Front seats with some typical wear but no tears or holes. MOMO Steering wheel. Dash has a very small crack forming (need to put your nose on the dash to find it). The wheels have taken some hits against the curb and show scratches. Some of her chrome trim show scratches and wear. All gauges and clock lights up but does not work, turn signals do not cancel. She boasts a working sunroof and a blaupunkt stereo system with CD player. No AC. She is a great daily driver (drove her from Atlanta to Florence SC without a hitch last week). Includes all original BMW owners manuals and CD owners manual.

She would be a very nice car to take to a concours restoration for very little money since all the parts are there and only some fine-tune finishing would be needed. This car will not last long. I have done my best to describe this vehicle, she is a must see, must have.

Specs: 2002 Tii: 125 HP @ 5500 rpm (this is 27 HP more than the 2002/A), 127 ft/lb torque, Compression ratio 9.0:1. Curb Wt: 3200 lbs

This vehicle is being sold "AS IS", and there are no warranties expressed or implied herein. NADA.com rates High Retail sale price at $17,200.00.

Asking $14,500.00.

Only serious buyers need call. More pictures will be available upon request.
Call: (800) 965-8482