1968 BMW 2000 Ti - PERCIVAL MOTOR COMPANY

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Wednesday 5th November 2014

1968 BMW 2000 Ti 

  

 Chamonix white with a black vinyl interior. It is fitted with a 2.0 litre, four cylinder, 120 bhp engine with twin Solex carburettors and a four speed manual gearbox.

This car is in very good, sound condition and has a superb, original interior. It is an original right hand drive car supplied new to the UK.
The first family owners kept it until 2008 an it has two keepers since. In May 2010 it was prepared for the Marathon Rally which included thorough servicing and the fitment of full harness seat belts, the originals come with the car, and a new Brantz trip recorder. It drove nearly 2,000 miles without missing a bit save for a small hiccup with a blocked fuel filter caused by very low fuel. The tank has since been drained.
The car is mechanically standard. It was built in January 1968 and registered in April 1968. It has MSA papers and is generally accepted for competitions with cut off dates of December 1967 as it is identical to similar cars produced in 1967.
It drives superbly and has a real turn of speed. Rare in this country.
  

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Percival Motor Company
The Old Forge,
Pye Corner,
Ulcombe,
Maidstone,
Kent ME17 1EH

 Tel: 01622 851841

Model Specs (General Info Not above Car)

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1966-1972 BMW 2000 Saloon

Overview

The 2000 was the ultimate evolution of the 1500/1800cc saloon car line. The medium-sized saloon seemed its most appealing with the bored-out in-line-four under the bonnet, especially in fuel injected tii form, which packed a useful 135bhp. Interesting to drive and a bit of a handful in the wet, the 2000 set the tone for the next generations of BMW’s mid-sized saloons – sporting and satisfying. Survival rate in the UK is low, although still fairly commonplace in Germany, and that would be your first place to look when buying.

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Production: 113,074
Price at launch: £1777
Price (excellent): £4000
Price (good): £3250
Price (average): £1800
Price (project): £600

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Performance

0-60mph:12.4secs
0-100mph:42.8secs
Top speed:104mph
Power:100bhp
Torque:116lb/ft
MPG:21mpg

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Engine

Configuration:in-line four
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs
Suspension Rear: Independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: worm and roller
Bodyframe: metal monocoque
Transmission: Four-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 4500mm
Wheelbase: 2550mm
Width: 1710mm
Height: 1445mm
Weight: 1130kgs