This 1971 BMW 2500 spent time in California before being acquired by the selling dealer and subsequently relocated to New York State. The car is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a carbureted 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The front seats were refurbished in preparation for sale, and service said to have been performed under previous ownership included replacement of the piston rings, engine bearings, gaskets, and seals along…
This 1971 BMW 2500 spent time in California before being acquired by the selling dealer and subsequently relocated to New York State. The car is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a carbureted 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The front seats were refurbished in preparation for sale, and service said to have been performed under previous ownership included replacement of the piston rings, engine bearings, gaskets, and seals along with cylinder head refurbishment and replacement of the water pump and ignition components.
The car is finished in red and was reportedly stripped and repainted under previous ownership. Exterior brightwork includes the bumpers, side mirrors, window surrounds, and door handles.
Silver-finished 14″ steel wheels wear bright full covers that show denting and are mounted with Ohtsu Negotiator NS70 tires with 2010 date codes. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features black vinyl upholstery with bright trim on the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Amenities include a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio and a wood shifter knob. The front seats were refurbished in preparation for the sale.
A wood-rimmed steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 70k miles.
The 2.5-liter inline-six is equipped with dual carburetors and reportedly received a a cylinder head refurbishment and a reconditioned radiator along with new piston rings, bearings, seals, and gaskets. The water pump, ignition components, hoses, and filters are also said to have been replaced. Recent service included changing the spark plugs and resealing the carburetors.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.