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eBay auction in 2009 when it was in Akron, Ohio. (Facebook photo)
History
This car falls into a group of cars consigned to Alpina, Schnitzer and other tuners for racing. It is one of
the so-called super lightweight cars. Over its lifetime, the
car was painted red, then silver, then finally a solid gray
color. Each paint laid on top of the prior, so that the
colors were easily revealed during restoration.
This car made its first competition appearance in the
hillclimb rally at Reinische Bergische in 1975. Evidence of
a bolt in roll bar was uncovered during restoration and it
is presumed to have been installed at that time. Other
unidentified competition photos have been given to
MOTOPORTER, locations and dates unknown.
This car was purchased by US service member Chris Murray
while stationed in Germany. It was imported into the US in
1986. It was eventually sold to BMW mechanic Harvey Rogers
who provided a trove of papers and materials about the car
once it was acquired by its current owner. MOTOPORTER
arranged the purchase and undertook the restoration of
2211366 in approximately 2009. At that time, the decision
was made to present the car in full race trim for the period
1974. The authentic livery for BMW Motorsport, in the
unusual Atlaktikblau color, was selected.
2211366 is fitted with alloy competition hood and trunk. It
is also fitted with very rare, ultra lightweight racing
doors with sliding window. It is powered by a 3.5 litre 24
valve fuel injected engine, with dry sump lubrication.
Restoration was completed in time for 2211366 to make its
return to competition at the 2011 Monterey Historics. It has
been raced around the country at historic racing events
since.
Outside color: Originally Inka (022)
Owners:
- Current owner
- Harvey Rogers
- Chris Murray who imported in the US in 1986
- First owner William Jakobi at Nurnberg, Germany
- Delivered 17 march 1972
- Manufactured on 23 November 1971
Motoporter on FB and BMW e9