1976 BMW 2002 - Jay Leno's Garage

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  • Marc Norris, the founder of the Bavarian Workshop, stops by the garage with a 1976 BMW 2002 that has been modified just enough for Jay's taste.
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  • @MrPrincecharming88
    @MrPrincecharming88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1002

    Only thing purist about this car is Jay merging onto the freeway without using the turn signals, now that's BMW!

    • @charleshouser3123
      @charleshouser3123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      MrPrincecharming88 Yeah, but that is offset by all the ones who shine their rear fog lights in clear weather.

    • @magik8566
      @magik8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HaHa!!!

    • @erolfox
      @erolfox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No-turn-signals isn't a BMW thing, it's a SoCal thing. Many think signals are a sign of weakness, which has jerks speed up 5 car lengths back to cut you off from merging.

    • @olivertwisted
      @olivertwisted 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@erolfox Who signals on a freeway merge into the No. 1 lane? Everyone knows you're merging unless you were planning on driving in the breakdown lane. The job of the merger is to hit the highway at flow of traffic speed so you don't cut anyone off. Yes, I live in SoCal.

    • @erolfox
      @erolfox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@olivertwisted What does the law state?

  • @CalvinHikes
    @CalvinHikes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I appreciate that great visibility. Lost in this era of cars with small windows and huge protective pillars.

    • @isaacsstuff45
      @isaacsstuff45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tough the pillars are small the B pillars are almost indestructable. Recently my dads bmw 2002 got a huge tree over it, only parts damaged was both front doors, windshield, A pillars and the roof infront of the b pillars. B pillars didnt move asmuch as an inch, which is pretty impressive.

    • @pilotdavo
      @pilotdavo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I owned a '69 2002 and the visibility was superb. You could see 360º with a glance over the shoulder or in the mirror. Such a clean car.

    • @karlstuck6772
      @karlstuck6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many cars are like tanks. Metal is cheaper than glas.
      I enjoy the great visibility in my Subaru Outback.

    • @AtZero138
      @AtZero138 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I drive old American cars...
      Blind spot check, the physical act of looking over my shoulder, the reaction to this and making eye contact with Driver in lane desired, Visibility yes, plus being Seen as well..
      This is gone now in modern Cars,, Try to see the face of the driver next to you in traffic, while you're in there blind spot,, most car's, even if they tried to, it's blocked....
      Daily Driver 68 Dodge Dart,,

  • @doodboi4864
    @doodboi4864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    ahh the 2002 has such a timeless look. its beautiful

  • @beck4218
    @beck4218 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a fantastic job he has done. The interior is amazing.

  • @davidhochstrasser8658
    @davidhochstrasser8658 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My first car was a '69 2002 that had factory a/c! It never worked and I sold it for $100 which was 1/5 what I paid for the car. The car was 12 years old when I got it and probably was a couple hundred pounds lighter than what Jay said because my car had a steady diet of road salt here in New England. Drove it until the frame (it's a unibody, I know) in front split. Even with the variable suspension geometry it was still one of the best handling cars I ever owned!

  • @robertmiller6444
    @robertmiller6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    "The original didn't come with air" - seems like that ship sailed with the M motor and the 5-speed.

    • @paulfitz4861
      @paulfitz4861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well Jay did say he liked to keep the interior stock.

    • @ragtopdodge
      @ragtopdodge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulfitz4861 Behr and Clardy was dealer-installed AC and would be very appropriate looking. Unless he really is going for the 74 Turbo look, but seriously, who the hell cares what the interior console looks like?

    • @mr.boobania
      @mr.boobania 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Car would be unusable in Florida.

  • @sbadaro
    @sbadaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That drive-by honk while passing that red GTV... RESPECT where respect is due 😍

  • @oldsmobileaurora7418
    @oldsmobileaurora7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    10:58 Jay pulls right out in front of that truck lol. Omgg 😂😅

    • @MrZachgonz
      @MrZachgonz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      When you drive a BMW you get to do that.

    • @oldsmobileaurora7418
      @oldsmobileaurora7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrZachgonz why is that lol?

    • @neilhaas2947
      @neilhaas2947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I seen that too....lol Was wondering if anyone else noticed.

    • @MI-zt1wv
      @MI-zt1wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As a bmw driver, I approve this message ^

    • @BIGjeffSanDiego
      @BIGjeffSanDiego 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, he almost had to pay for that one!

  • @wizardmix
    @wizardmix 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1061

    Hey Jay, don't get me wrong, I love all the guests and everything but it seems like it's been ages since you've done one of your own cars and there are so many staring us in the face in the background. Again, I totally get that you're giving back to the car community by having guests on but it would be cool to have a balance between your stuff and others. I'd love for you to redo the Citroen SM, maybe get into some of your vehicles from the 20's and 30's again?

    • @StingrayOfficial
      @StingrayOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Has he done his p1? Does he still have that car?

    • @brainache555
      @brainache555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Go back and watch the old videos he has done most of them

    • @olivercooney8622
      @olivercooney8622 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He's done nowhere near most of them, he has hundreds.

    • @Edgar-Friendly
      @Edgar-Friendly 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He's deleted a lot of older videos without explanation.

    • @tedbahas
      @tedbahas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brz

  • @brian5o
    @brian5o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That 2002 is absolutely stunning. My favorite kind of resto-mod is one that is built and engineered so well you can't tell that it is one and this one is definitely one of those cars. This builder knocked this one out of the park!

  • @Marc28031984
    @Marc28031984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Man, what a awesome car.
    Very well thought out modifications.
    Simply beautiful.

  • @ramonseguijr.7049
    @ramonseguijr.7049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sound of that exhaust makes me smile in my sleep.

  • @davidforget1451
    @davidforget1451 7 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    i need to stop reading youtube comments they ruin everything

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The boring moaning tards that plague these comments sections are the people i now dont go to car shows to avoid.

    • @Banditemcee123
      @Banditemcee123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krusher74 I still go to car shows but I hear you

    • @w.s.soapcompany94
      @w.s.soapcompany94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is Jay stoned in this episode?

    • @renato8473
      @renato8473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@w.s.soapcompany94 your commentary is why I still read the section.

    • @w.s.soapcompany94
      @w.s.soapcompany94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@renato8473 I just re-watched first half of this video. I stand by my observation; he is either smoking or popped a xanex.

  • @Crowz_
    @Crowz_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I saw 1976 BMW 2002 and clicked like. It's the simple things.

  • @nickprice3605
    @nickprice3605 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Almost the perfect Resto-Mod:
    1. Needs AC;
    2. Doesn't need the fart box;
    3. Badge should read M2002.

    • @richardwoolley7854
      @richardwoolley7854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here Here !!

    • @05EVORS
      @05EVORS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      emblem can have the rest '002' added in same modern font 👍🏻

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      just buy an m2 or a 520 that´s a litle bigger and taller and could fit a big engine i had a V8 on one of them, and i took parts to make it look more sportive and safe from 4 cars in a junkyard from a friend

    • @therussmccurdy2602
      @therussmccurdy2602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I fully agree with getting rid of the fart box!

    • @hoonaticbloggs5402
      @hoonaticbloggs5402 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t need air conditioning in the U.K. galvanised yes, air , nope

  • @mfuller9374
    @mfuller9374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Outstanding, the BMW 2002 absolutely one of my all time favorites. Wish I still had mine.

  • @mchristr
    @mchristr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Learning to heel-and-toe seemed daunting until I drove a 2002. The pedals were simply in the right place and it was easy. These are just huge fun to drive. Thanks Jay.

  • @6rimR3ap3r
    @6rimR3ap3r 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The builder seems to be pretty reasonable. Changing the exhaust like he mentioned sounds like a good idea. And being built 10 years ago the car looks rock solid.

    • @6rimR3ap3r
      @6rimR3ap3r 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brandon Bassani Why shouldn't it change anything? For the FR-S/BRZ/GT86 you can buy some aftermarket exhaust with either resonated or non-resonated version (Milltek for example) and they sound different.

  • @jschauer31
    @jschauer31 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this car. I used to valet in college and whenever we got an M3 with that early 4-cylinder....oh boy. Just to drive it a block was a treat. Wonderful motor.

  • @michelfortier9563
    @michelfortier9563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This takes me back. In 1976 and being in my late teens, I had a friend who had a 2002TII. We screamed from Colorado Springs to Woodland Park, going up and down the canyons at ridiculous speeds. I loved that car!

  • @tomlantis8016
    @tomlantis8016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    Anyone else notice him cut the Toyota Tacoma off pulling out of the parking lot

    • @iooiioi_un8926
      @iooiioi_un8926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yup! lol

    • @19ebenezer77
      @19ebenezer77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yup! And notice how he takes up two lanes sometimes or pulls over when theres no should! LOL Its Jay, he gets a free pass!

    • @ceeyal8r235
      @ceeyal8r235 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      the truck driver gave him a couple of toot on the horn while Jay was trying to find the gear. Or was the engine hesitating a bit.... LOL

    • @7cougar0
      @7cougar0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Seemed to me Jay was honking his horn at the Alfa driver who was waving on the left.

    • @TurboBMRProjectLove
      @TurboBMRProjectLove 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      those engines have no balls down low, people give them way too much praise.

  • @HereIsMyOffer
    @HereIsMyOffer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    10:58 Jay has a senior driver moment.

  • @BACONNWRAPPED
    @BACONNWRAPPED 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    you talked the costumer out of putting A/C in his car to keep it orginal but you put a fake m2 badge in the back....

    • @ALBreezyx68
      @ALBreezyx68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha

    • @Retrobeemer
      @Retrobeemer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      S14 converted 02's were called M2's for 20+ years.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Juan Carlos
      AC would add weight to the car and then it would change the whole characteristics of the car. Then there would need to be controls for the AC.
      The badge is just a badge and does not change the driving characteristics of the car.

    • @Purebliss007
      @Purebliss007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you obviously arent a real car guy

    • @malibuconv1968
      @malibuconv1968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *customer*
      A "costumer" is someone that's in to Cosplay...

  • @georgev5766
    @georgev5766 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The "lightweight" concept on cars always made sense to me, but I couldn't get my head around how great driving they are. I just got a Honda type r (weighs around 2100 lbs) and I see what Jay is always talking about... its magic!!!

  • @Zippy306
    @Zippy306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Didn't Mark freak out when you turned out in front of that Toyota SUV at 10:58? :-)

  • @JT-rx9nh
    @JT-rx9nh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i like how this guy isnt afraid to disagree/correct jay

  • @hugos6444
    @hugos6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay, I really wish that you would be able to feature a 1972 BMW 3.0CSi or a 1972 BMW 2800; these cars were iconic in the early 70's and are still loved today. This was the time when BMW really stood out and producing very noticeable larger sports sedans. I always enjoy your Garage especially today, the one where you are working as a valet.

  • @CrzyMav
    @CrzyMav 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark, I had the pleasure to meet you in the early 90's. I worked for your Brother Rick Norris, one of the best Porsche Mechanics In Southern CA. Rick and Penny hired me when I was just 19 and Rick took me under his wings and trained me to work on Porsche,Mercedes, and BMW. I stayed with your Brother for six years, almost till the end and I can tell you I miss Rick and Penny so much and truly wish RPS Automotive could have stayed alive and kept going. If I knew then what I know now I would have stayed with Rick and fought to keep RPS. I tell you I miss working on such beautiful cars and if you ever need a Mechanic, and or help I would be honored to work for you. Rick and Penny were like my Parents to me while I was at RPS and truly miss them a lot. Just miss the work he did and the awesome cars and modifications we did. I guess building bitching cars runs in the Norris blood. Outstanding work and beautiful car. Congrats on visiting Jay Leno, witch I love watching and I can't get enough of the cars Jay puts out on his show.

  • @alfredvalrie5541
    @alfredvalrie5541 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Jay, it's 2 AM, are you up? I need to borrow the Stanley to get to work tomorrow.

    • @bastiancarrera3303
      @bastiancarrera3303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL!!!!!!!

    • @JoeBrommer
      @JoeBrommer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alfred Valrie not gonna lie. This struck me a really funny.

  • @Dee_Just_Dee
    @Dee_Just_Dee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    lol at Jay pulling a no-lookie no-blinkey and cutting off a Tacoma right at the start of the drive.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nicely done!

  • @TheMrsorso
    @TheMrsorso 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great review, I love this car. BMW should be cars like this again.

  • @larryroberts4984
    @larryroberts4984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had one of these all stock , greatest run around car . Called it the little tank. Drove like you were on rails.

  • @TheSpiker4sure
    @TheSpiker4sure 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    2002 one of my all time favorite rides. In fact I owned one for 12 years. Mods are ok if they improve things but the mufflers on this one belong on a Honda Civic in the high school parking lot.

    • @andrewm8734
      @andrewm8734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quit hating. You belong in a high school parking lot with this attitude. You’re destroying the car community with these comments. If that’s how he likes the car then so what. Keep your comments to yourself!

    • @jamesshives5679
      @jamesshives5679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@andrewm8734 Just like you can have your opinion, he can have his.

    • @mikerichardson8006
      @mikerichardson8006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I owned one as well, did some suspension mods and that made a huge difference in its handling. This one is a really fine set up, but I agree, lose the exhaust and the M2 badge, they do not belong on this car.

    • @Alex-de8kd
      @Alex-de8kd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antonio Farina that’s pretty cool. They always reminded me Fiat 124.

    • @oldschoolman1444
      @oldschoolman1444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dudes way to old to have fart box exhaust, must be midlife crisis. =)

  • @RaytheonNublinski
    @RaytheonNublinski 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    It's a strut tower bar it keeps the
    I know what it does
    Ooh I thought jay was gonna strangle him.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Jay words his questions so badly.

    • @aske___4533
      @aske___4533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      for real, he knows what it does, but a person like me who's getting started in the car world doesnt know what it does, so now I still dont know what it does, thanks to mr leno, ofcourse I can just go google it, but I could've learned it right away

    • @w.s.soapcompany94
      @w.s.soapcompany94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aske___4533 it makes time travel possible

    • @Datsun510zen
      @Datsun510zen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aske___4533 For real, a strut brace does absolutely nothing to make the 2002 chassis stiffer. When you look at how close the towers are to the firewall, they has more than enough torsional rigidity there. Not to mention, there is no lateral stress exerted at the top of the strut. Utterly pointless.

    • @hlund73
      @hlund73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aske___4533 They do bugger all other than look pretentious on any car. The strut has a spherical joint, the brace has joints at each end, how can it possibly transmit any suspension load from one side to the other?

  • @finephoto
    @finephoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to own one back in the '70s when I taught at the Institute of Design in flat Chicago. Drove it once all the way up to an isolated lake in Canada as well as the UP off the top of Wisconsin. Mine had round taillights. Such fun to drive! Carried two concrete blocks in the trunk to keep from swinging around and traction in the winter snow. Loved the Great presentation by Jay and his memories of working in a garage. He is such a real person.

  • @mcashnv
    @mcashnv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the way Jay pulled out right in front of that truck.

    • @Hobart256
      @Hobart256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably had to keep up with the camera car in front. Wouldn't want the truck between them.

  • @mineralt
    @mineralt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jay, this series is crazy good. Thank you for making this content.

  • @juziu66
    @juziu66 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Love everything about this car! (but I'd remove that M2 badge)

    • @Pmeyer1226
      @Pmeyer1226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      juziu66 I agree, because it just makes the car seem ridiculous. Oh wait, never mind.
      Don’t get me wrong, I’m ok with mods, as long as they are period correct. Otherwise why own one, just buy a newer BMW.
      Restomods are like breast implants, sure they may look impressive at first, but after a few minutes they don’t feel or look right! LOL.

    • @frankdamelio1351
      @frankdamelio1351 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed M2 👎

    • @Istatymas
      @Istatymas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont like exhaust pipe going from the middle, but everything else is nice

    • @muigaulwurf
      @muigaulwurf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Istatymas that's actually the stock location for some 2002 model years - at least on the turbo

    • @clu4u
      @clu4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pmeyer1226 Some peeps just want a unique one of a kind. It’s their money.

  • @stevedorff3934
    @stevedorff3934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay, yer keeping me alive! Love the variety of cars and info you supply on your shows.

  • @thechemtrailkid
    @thechemtrailkid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad had two of these when I was a kid. He loved both of them. He'd always tell me how impressed he was with them the first time he saw them at Laguna Seca. He ended up selling them but I'm not sure where they ended up, I was young and didn't see the appeal of them at the time. We lost my dad a few years ago. I'd love to find them again.

  • @simes205
    @simes205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Jay, most Alpinas here in Europe are most certainly Manual.

  • @MrWashek
    @MrWashek 7 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    Purist that contradicts himself in every other sentence :D

    • @brook316
      @brook316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I was thinking that myself. "The original 2002 didn't have air-con." It didn't have every other fuckin mod you've put in it either you potato...

    • @dondonian5364
      @dondonian5364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      its a customers car not his own. if you watched the video the guy is basically saying he tried to keep it as pure as possible

    • @BadDFWDrivers
      @BadDFWDrivers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      The M2 badge didn't help his case either.

    • @cyrus138
      @cyrus138 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Dondonian If you watched the video he said the customer asked for an AC and he talked him out of it. Seems to me the guy is just being lazy about the AC work. Either he's full of turd or he doesn't know the definition of the word pure. I'm gonna say it's the former.

    • @sclogse1
      @sclogse1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Right. All that work, and he's lazy. You have your own shop?

  • @johnheggie8064
    @johnheggie8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 1976 2002 in the 90's. Brown metallic, tan interior, sunroof. I loved that car.

  • @michaelknapp3702
    @michaelknapp3702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought an inka orange, 1976 BMW 2002 brand new in 1976. I owned and drove it for twenty years. It was the finest car I’ve ever owned or driven.

  • @horsterer77
    @horsterer77 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Love that car !
    Tastfully done and perfectly modified for more safety and just the right amount of performance .
    The exhaust sounds horrible at high revs, though, and that M2 badge ....

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      they were safer than the new ones, at least the 3 and 5 series at high-speed, they drive like a sport car ,you seat almost int he floor and the wheels are higher than you when driving it, with the right shock absorvents they are incredible good to drive and it´s rare to see a new car on the road that can turn as good as there are some faster but they brake heavilly before a turn while the 2002 turns safe at the same speed it was before the turn, they are very well designed cars for driving fast and used a lot in competitions during the 70´s

  • @dereckvezina5242
    @dereckvezina5242 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Quality build

  • @billyrayvalentine7972
    @billyrayvalentine7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first experience was with a 2002tii back in 1976. We were driving 440 magnums and
    350LT- 1 Z/28s and we just loved that little rocket. The sound the cornering and the power was fun as it could get. Then driving one to the ski resorts over and over was heaven. I really need one for my car collection.

  • @thimble288
    @thimble288 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Drove one with the s14, funny how the car is so good to drive that the extra power didn't really make me feel that mine was missing something. It's a great chassis that helps you use the power you've got entertainingly and effectively. I doubt I will ever own a car as good unless I find another 2002. Thankfully I found a close 2nd but this time I won't sell it.

  • @AdrianosClassicGarage
    @AdrianosClassicGarage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The 70's were a great time for BMW's! I'm in love with the csi's!

    • @ionianfalcon
      @ionianfalcon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adriano's Classic 500 Those csi's are really stunning cars.

    • @matthewmajorweenus6212
      @matthewmajorweenus6212 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      those things were monsters

    • @AdrianosClassicGarage
      @AdrianosClassicGarage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      my grandpa has a 3.0 csi he got new from the dealer... if I can convince him I'll make a review ahahaha

    • @DethDragon13
      @DethDragon13 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 on them CSi's... Need one!!!

    • @someotherdude
      @someotherdude 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were great cars, but rust buckets.

  • @GamingCulture1
    @GamingCulture1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Jay always cuts people off, in every video haha

    • @jett2753
      @jett2753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude I know lol

  • @kentlarsen5834
    @kentlarsen5834 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jay says, "when he drives a vintage car, he likes to feel the Soul of the car". That's my man.

  • @paulfitz4861
    @paulfitz4861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That engine sounds brilliant. Driving it must give shivers down your back.

  • @Zippy306
    @Zippy306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    It's great that they did not go too far with the wheels. I hate it when they put 18-19 inch rims on cars from the 70s. It just kills the entire look of the vehicle.

    • @charliemurphy5507
      @charliemurphy5507 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Schmittpal Zippy Those wheels are 18 inch

    • @LeroyPeterson
      @LeroyPeterson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ummm theyre 16"

    • @charliemurphy5507
      @charliemurphy5507 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Alpina wheels are in 18"

    • @jeep2003
      @jeep2003 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      well he is either wrong about the width or diameter because they certainly dont make a 345 in 16" and those dont look like 345s by any stretch

    • @DakarFourByFour
      @DakarFourByFour 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He said 345s would be considered wide these days, not that it has 345s on it.

  • @silenceimurderyou
    @silenceimurderyou 7 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Proper 2002 didn't come with those seats, engine, flares, etc.
    Why the hell would a/c matter.

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you´re right but recaro did had seats for this model i remenber see them as an expensive extra ,never had ones the original seats were great if you put the back down they were really confortable to sleep in ,but the hand brake was very high

    • @arfshesaid4325
      @arfshesaid4325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      probably no room for ac

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arfshesaid4325 they had an a/c if they choosed to but at the time no brand was releasing cars from factory with a/c, but it was available as an extra and being a european brand only the southern country´s of europe had the necessity of having A/C due to high temperatures around 40 degrees celsius for around 4 monthes ,so the heating system was good enough for most of the european country´s wich in the 2002 model you can see a deliver of air diferent from all other cars in europe, regards

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      they are not thinking about the car but the confort it could give you, and i live in one of the most dry and heat regions of Europe, this july it broke records ,all month the realfeel was everyday above the 40 degrees celsius, regards

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Zacharias KAPELLAKIS it´s a more sportive drive the 02´s , and the m3 engine wouldn´t fit but with the proper changes on the 2.0L engine block it would be faster and safer to drive ,it´s a very well designed car ,low driving position and large distance between transmition to the wheels, i transform a 1602 from 73 and it could not start rolling due to excessive power , only with 2x 50kg of concrete in the trunk ,this i was 16 and also my friends and it was given to me in mint condition but i destroyd it for colector´s and kept a powerfull rallye car ,we had all the machines we needed in the school we study wich had complete machinery to electrical work and mechanical ,we also used to built there kart´s with honda moto engines,normally 250cc´s, regards

  • @marlborom2c829
    @marlborom2c829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Timeless beauty. Thank you❤️

  • @jayc3110
    @jayc3110 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best and the most delightful car i ever owned. Bought it used. A 1974, 2002 in 1986 for $3600. Basic, stock and unmodified. 4 speed stick - It had around 80,000 miles on it. A simple 2-0 liter 110 hp. engine with the original Solex carburetor which was replaced by a Weber. A wind mechanism sun roof which was HUGE. The interior was spartan and so crisp. The visibility in the car was astounding and such a contrast to the cars of today with the high 'belt line' and narrow windows. Horse hair seats! It was such a pleasure to drive and throw around curves. It could cruise all day at 85 mph. Had it up to 95-100 mph several times and it always felt rock solid and firmly planted on the road. it was also such a practical car with comfortable rear seats and a gigantic trunk. The owner's manual taught you to do everything (including adjusting valves if you wanted to).
    For readers who are interested, an article Originally published 50 years ago in "Car and Driver magazine"' (April 1968) says it all. "Turn Your Hymnals to 2002 - David E. Davis Jr. Blows His Mind on the Latest from BMW."
    More on the "Whispering Bomb":
    www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1968-bmw-2002-review

  • @streetracervti
    @streetracervti 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    jay, do the bugatti eb 110 pls

    • @cleggdog
      @cleggdog 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      minus minoas
      Please please please do the EB110 and the Porsche 959!

  • @BooHardy125
    @BooHardy125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this car,it was restored beautifully!

  • @richleonhard9527
    @richleonhard9527 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful restomod. My compliments to the chef. GREAT JOB !!!!!!! Magnificent !!

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Jay. I like seeing the old bimmers fixed up

  • @murry001
    @murry001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    every video is like "what brakes you use? Willwood. Jay's like "ohh yeah we use Willwood all the time!"

    • @Sprocketboy1956
      @Sprocketboy1956 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No Vintage Air--"We use them!"--in this car, to Jay's disappointment. He was pretty happy about the Dynamat, though.

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So true. Nicely done.

    • @murry001
      @murry001 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      4:14 lol

    • @RICHOCHANGO
      @RICHOCHANGO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      murry001 jay's dementia is coming along nicely

    • @icarrero27
      @icarrero27 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      First he was high on brembo brakes now it willwood funny he does say it all the time

  • @thesillypig785
    @thesillypig785 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ernest builds a BMW.
    And succeeded!

  • @wangshu3117
    @wangshu3117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this BMW 2002. It's one of my fave Beemer's and I've always wanted to do one myself.

  • @mhp237
    @mhp237 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a brand new Polaris Silver 76 that was one of the best cars I've ever owned. At the time it was an INCREDIBLE car. Handled better, better economy than the majority of the American iron out there. I watch this occasionally to get all nostalgic over no longer having mine. Thanks Jay!

  • @toobalicious
    @toobalicious 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The rich-man's Datsun 510. Love it!

    • @tonycavez
      @tonycavez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Antonio Farina no it wasn't the suspension and underpinings is all copy of the 2002, the Datsun 4 and 6 cylinder of the era are copies of Mercedes I worked on all of those cars I know and I still own one 1973 20002 with the turbo flares and spoilers 5 speed trans and the same recaros

    • @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
      @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonycavez don't you think the flares and spoiler should he reserved for actual 2002 turbos? Why didn't you use Alpina , or AC schnitzer style flares?

    • @50MUSTANGMANLX
      @50MUSTANGMANLX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would rather have the datsun 510

    • @arfshesaid4325
      @arfshesaid4325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@50MUSTANGMANLX haha have at it bro

  • @cozymonk
    @cozymonk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The chemistry between them changes tangibly when Jay says he doesn't like the M2 badge. That guy probably thought it was such a thoughtful touch that he came up with.

  • @blown572hemi
    @blown572hemi ปีที่แล้ว

    Fond memories on this one. My neighbor had one back indy day with a 6 cylinder. Header and weber's galore and it sounded nasty and ran like a scalded dog. He installed a cage and it was awesome. I got to be around of a lot of cool car's growing up indy 70s and 80s and so grateful, especially nowadays.

  • @zuletin8v
    @zuletin8v 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:01 thumbs up from a guy in a red Alfa. Priceless!!

    • @tonycavez
      @tonycavez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a very fast 2002 back in the 80's 10to1 pistons 292 shrick camshaft dual webers close ratio 5 speed euro trans limited slip rear Bilstein gas shocks widebody BBS 15x8 rear15x7 front a guy I knew with an alfa wanted to race claiming his car was faster but never put his money where his mouth was one day caught him on a twisting road he sees me behind and floors it just to piss him off I passed him on a bend on the outside never bothered me again poor alfa ahahaha

  • @oscarpark1523
    @oscarpark1523 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this .. Basically he just upgraded to double over head cam, 4 valve per cylinder; from 4 to 5 Speed (all BMW). Along with upgraded Seats, brakes and wheels. Very tasteful and not overdone. I always think resisting the urge to put a huge turbo or giant engine is such a class act. This show gets the Oscar Park award!

  • @gotham61
    @gotham61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Once you put it in fifth you don't even hear it" BRAAAAAAHHHH!

  • @rickyrobertson8064
    @rickyrobertson8064 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jay's 2002 BMW was just amazing. I owned a 520 when I was stationed in Germany.

    • @MICHGO1
      @MICHGO1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      IT'S NOT HIS.

  • @CADWALLATER
    @CADWALLATER 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a '74 2002 tii, bought it new, and kept it 8 years. Loved it. Fjord blue, beautiful body style. And it had all the virtues that are mentioned in this video. Great visibility, responsive, comfortable, and plenty of trunk room. Took a lot of great trips in it, to the mountains, elsewhere. The only downside was that the cars did not come with factory A/C, which in my part of the country is mandatory. I put an aftermarket unit in it, and it was nothing but trouble, worked about half the time, front pulley scraping against the stabilizer bar when I braked. But I loved it anyway, although at high revs that four cylinder was noisy. BMW was just figuring out what Americans wanted, and corrected those flaws in subsequent models. Finally sold it to an aircraft mechanic, who did his own maintenance, and moved into a larger, more comfortable domestic. Fond memories. Part of my youth.

  • @psychedelia1970
    @psychedelia1970 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful car...

  • @slaWterCH
    @slaWterCH 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One hell of a BMW!

  • @mencken8
    @mencken8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My introduction to the sports sedan was the April ‘68 Car & Driver article by David E. Davis “Turn Your Hymnals to 2002.” And I never looked back.

  • @leedufour
    @leedufour 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Marc and Jay!

  • @terbennett
    @terbennett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gotta love this car, especially the Recaros. They were exclusive to the 320iS; regular 320i models didn't have them. The M3 engine and tranny just brings the best out of that car.

  • @abbysapples1225
    @abbysapples1225 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "I think I like to add a resonator."
    "Huh"
    "I think I like to add a resonator."
    BZZZZZZZZHHH
    "Yeah" lol

  • @michaelcervini1949
    @michaelcervini1949 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful 2002!!!!! Great job! You guys make me want to move to Cali!

  • @gareth_ross
    @gareth_ross 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍 for mentioning the first gen Alfa Guilia

  • @slyboybill
    @slyboybill 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the car, definitely one of my favorite bmw's

  • @travelprint
    @travelprint 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A beautiful and unique restoration for a unique classic.👌 Great ride and show! 👍

  • @karlstuck6772
    @karlstuck6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really nice car!
    In '69 my father bought a 2002 with 100 HP. He drove to customers in the Rhieland, at the North Sea and the Netherlands, selling Henschel engines for ships and busses. When I had hollydays, he took me with him on daytrips. There were less Autobahnen in those days and no general speedlimits on countryroads. When possible, we travelled at 100 miles per hour or more. And no seatbelts that time, but less traffic then today.

  • @10kamala
    @10kamala 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Dad had a bright yellow Alpina C2 convertible in the 90's. I remember the dogleg gearbox when I was at the wheel, pretending to drive!!! What times!!!! What a car! 2.7 straight 6 cylinder. Awesome for the time.

  • @amir9693
    @amir9693 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can you please review your W210 E55 AMG?

    • @StarJoker2
      @StarJoker2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      amir9693 we've been saying that for years

  • @chrisduke3251
    @chrisduke3251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved my 2002. Wish I had all these mods plus the AC! I bet they couldn't fit an AC with that engine...

  • @MDHenry4
    @MDHenry4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a friend when I was in college that had a tan TII with the sloppiness 4 speed. We had a blast putting it though it's paces in New Hampshire on dirt and snow covered mountain roads!

  • @psychedelia1970
    @psychedelia1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job. What an amazing BMW 2002 with E30 M3 engine. Interior looks perfect too.

  • @pointlessgimmickyusername9196
    @pointlessgimmickyusername9196 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's New England Frieburger!

  • @carlovillegas
    @carlovillegas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    finally! A BMW!!!! Please do a 3.0CSL Batmobile

    • @Freimopp777
      @Freimopp777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah. BMW 507 would be also great. Alpina B7 Turbo maybe...

    • @carlovillegas
      @carlovillegas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      507! or the Z1

    • @0_demented_0.
      @0_demented_0. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      850 on stick)

    • @agentumsilwersilwer5310
      @agentumsilwersilwer5310 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlo Villegas those cars sucks, worth nothing and a real headache to get running, the 840 is really better.

    • @carlovillegas
      @carlovillegas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agentum Silwer Silwer If its cause of parts, it does suck. But i love to see them out on the road and not rusting or collecting dust in a garage.

  • @TVaughan667
    @TVaughan667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I kick myself for selling my ‘73 2002 in 1988. Loved it for all the qualities you mentioned, Jay. Thanks for the ride.

  • @berg8970
    @berg8970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I owned one of these in 1980 in silver too. I still miss that little car to this day.

  • @bilalhussain4472
    @bilalhussain4472 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    nice BMW I wish I had it

  • @melchiorvonsternberg844
    @melchiorvonsternberg844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got two of them in my life. The last one, I owend 11 years. Never had a car for a longer time...

  • @wangshu3117
    @wangshu3117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my humble opinion, this BMW 2002 is da BOMB! I've never personally have restored or resto-modded anything to please anyone but ME! Congrats to Marc Norris and the proud owner. What a sweet ride!

  • @jeffreysalvador7076
    @jeffreysalvador7076 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for keeping the denim industry alive

  • @hedrick5286
    @hedrick5286 7 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    "Us purists" you just put a e30 engine in your 2002

    • @HoratioHoodoo
      @HoratioHoodoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      And a fking m2 badge

    • @kkfocus8
      @kkfocus8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good point dude... very good point-

    • @coreygolphenee9633
      @coreygolphenee9633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same block it's just a head swap really and makes the instantly better than the best m3

    • @michaelmeliambro5117
      @michaelmeliambro5117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Either way, the 2002 AND the E30 are complete and utter horsesh*t to drive.

    • @josephcivita1450
      @josephcivita1450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was just going to leave that comment.

  • @cosminpopescu92
    @cosminpopescu92 7 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Dude says he's a purist and that the factory car didn't come with AC so this one shouldn't have it either , goes ahead and sticks a fake M2 badge on it ....

    • @furiousgtz
      @furiousgtz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      in his defense. He did say it was before BMW starting making the new M2. I would take that out and out 2002.

    • @whatthehell1338
      @whatthehell1338 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Jeremy Stig you obviously don't understand what Mr.Plow was saying.

    • @sagecleveland3953
      @sagecleveland3953 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      The guy in the video just made the car and he might be a purist but this car was for the owner. He's didn't make the car how he wanted it he built it how the owner wanted it i'm sure

    • @gustavoechevarria9369
      @gustavoechevarria9369 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mr.Plow there was a video back in 2013 explaining that this car was from a customer

    • @XJ-mh5xi
      @XJ-mh5xi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mr.Plow did you watch the show. He said that there is NO A/C.

  • @davidporowski9512
    @davidporowski9512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Awesome upgrades, nicely done.

  • @NOFINCLUE
    @NOFINCLUE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nothing like a highway stroll, imagine looking over at this lil Beemer screaming by you and notice it Jay Leno smokin on by