I’m Michael. I owned a 1972 BMW 2002, and like most 2002 owners, I spent an embarrassing amount of time hunting the internet for answers to questions that should have been easy to find.
In 2002, the year, not the model, I decided to fix that. I started compiling everything I could find: restoration tips, technical data, wiring diagrams, parts references, community advice. One page became dozens. Dozens became hundreds.
More than two decades later, 02Restoration.com has helped over 1,441,926 BMW 2002 owners and enthusiasts get answers, solve problems, and keep their cars on the road. That number still surprises me.
What you’ll find here
This site is a hand-curated archive — not an algorithm. Everything here was gathered because it was genuinely useful: restoration guides, technical specs, classifieds, a store, and a growing library of community knowledge covering everything from engine rebuilds to finding the right wheels.
It’s free. It’s ad-free. It runs on donations and stubbornness.
A note on sources
Much of what’s here was originally written by other enthusiasts and experts across the BMW community. Where I know the author, I credit and link to them. Where I don’t, I note it. This site exists because people shared their knowledge freely — the least I can do is acknowledge that.
Happy motoring, and welcome to the family.
— Michael
