A Classic on 4 Wheels: The BMW That Made History in The '60s and '70s

Today, the BMW E10 is a true classic example of a BMW vehicle and a favorite of many collectors, including Sebastian Frenkel.

How widespread the "02" community is in the world is shown by the fact that Frenkel himself bought his BMW 2002 Automatic through an ad placed on Facebook by an advertiser from Beirut.

BMW E10 2002 with a person driving, showcasing the classic interior design and the vintage appeal of the car. The image highlights the timeless charm of the E10 2002 and its enjoyable driving experience.

Sebastian's association with Series "02" dates back to 1972, when he was born and when his father won a gold medal as a participant at the Munich Olympics. That year, the athletic race at the Olympics was led by the orange BMW 1602, the first BMW with an electric motor.

Gold-colored BMW E10 2002, showcasing its classic design with a boxy shape, round headlights, and distinctive kidney grille. The image highlights the car's vintage charm and eye-catching color.

The story fit perfectly with his passion for the 02 Series. This model was in production from 1966 to 1977 and evolved from BMW's New Class 1600 model.

The mid-range sports car used a 4-cylinder M10 engine. It had two doors and hence the model name ending in 02, just like the models produced since 1971: BMW 1502, BMW 1602, BMW 1802, BMW 2002.

The first two numbers in the name referred to the capacity of the M10 engine (with the exception of the 1602 which had an economical 1.6 liter unit).

The BMW 2002 entered series production in 1968 with a volume of 2 liters and between 100 HP (BMW 2002 Automatic) and 170 HP (BMW 2002 Turbo).

The BMW 3 Series replaced the "02" series in 1975, and today the "02" tradition continues with the BMW 2 Series Coupe.

Interior of a BMW E10 2002 with an automatic gear shift, showcasing the classic dashboard design, vintage steering wheel, and retro details. The image highlights the car's timeless interior and automatic transmission.

After German reunification, Frenkel worked for a marketing agency and drove a Trabant. His colleague had a BMW 02 Touring and recommended a garage that restored "02" models.

There, in 1990, Frenkel bought a "mint" green BMW 1502 with 75 HP and fixed it with his friend. He paid only 2,000 German marks for it because the "02" models were not that popular at the time. Today they cost even 10 or 20 times more.

Soon, more "02" models arrived, and from the time Frenkel founded his agency until 2001, he drove the Atlantic Blue version. Then followed several years without the "02" model.

"I concluded that it was simply the right car for me. The design was great, it had narrow 'kidneys', round taillights. It fit me perfectly."

A person loading a BMW E10 2002 onto a trailer, showcasing the classic car's design and the careful process of transportation. The image highlights the car's vintage appeal and the attention given to its handling.

Shortly after he saw an ad for a BMW 2002 Automatic on Facebook, it turned out that his friend was traveling to Lebanon on business, so he asked him to look at the condition of the car for him.

A friend judged it to be very good, it was driven by an elderly gentleman for more than 20 years. The dealer then bought it back, tweaked it a bit and advertised it on Facebook.


Frenkel immediately traveled to Beirut and bought a car. He organized the transport of his "golden copy" to Germany.

Although the process itself involved a lot of paperwork and expenses, he did not have to pay customs on it because the car was kept as a German cultural heritage.

Frenkel just has some finishing touches left on his latest E10, and he says it's important to him that the parts are as good as the original - they don't have to look like they just left the factory, but they have to be from the same period as this classic BMW- a.

A person standing next to a fully restored BMW E10 2002, showcasing the car's pristine condition and classic design. The image highlights the successful restoration and the car's timeless appeal.

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