1967 BMW 2000 Coupe

The BMW 2000C used a 100 horsepower version of the M10 inline-4 with a single Solex side draft carburetor and a choice of 4-speed manual or ZF 3-speed automatic transmissions, while the higher specification 2000CS received a 120 hp engine with twin Solex carburetors and a four-speed manual only, plus a tall rear axle ratio.

The BMW 2000C and CS would establish the template for the more refined and luxurious six-cylinder coupes that followed, both in regards to styling and engineering. The coachwork of the 2000 coupes was courtesy of Karmann in Osnabrück with a distinct refinement of the thin-pillared open greenhouse and high wraparound beltline first seen in the 1500 sedan. It also incorporated the 'Hofmeister Kick' C-pillar treatment with the BMW roundel, but departed from its predecessors with a new front end design with unique faired headlights and vertical 'dual kidney' front grilles.

This example was built in the final year of production and is finished in white paint with a tan interior with full instrumentation including a tachometer and in-dash clock.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021