Resources

BMW typ120 2000c/cs models are rare and with that some parts are either no longer available (NLA) or very hard to find.  Remember that many e9 parts apply to the typ120 from the windshield back. Below are some resources for owners.

Parts and Technical Support

e9coupe.com
Worldwide.  This is where e9 and typ120 owners share technical advice and sell parts.  It also includes the BMW CS Registry denoting worldwide ownership.  There are often posts for NLA typ120 parts for sale.  If you haven’t become a member, do so and register your car.  Currently there are 72 typ120s registered (either on the road, being restored or parts cars)

Wallothnesch
Located in Germany.  Wallothnesch is the best source for typ120 parts including body, mechanical, etc. Their customer service is superb and deliveries are prompt worldwide.

La Jolla Independent BMW Service
Located in San Diego, California.  La Jolla Independent and owner Carl Nelson is probably the best source of technical information regarding typ120 and e9 BMWs.  They also might have NLA typ120 parts or help you find them.   

Ireland Engineering
Central California.  Jeff Ireland has been in the vintage BMW community for decades.  Ireland carries and actually manufactures unique parts Neue Klasse BMWs including the typ120 including engine mounts for early models.  

Maximillian Importing Company
Located in Baltimore, Maryland.  Max is pretty good sourcing hard to find vintage BMW parts.  Paul is extremely knowledgeable regarding vintage bimmers.   

Blunttech
Blunttech is pretty good sourcing hard to find vintage BMW parts.     

Restoration Shops

CSL’s Garage
Budapest, Hungary.  Miklós Mészáros is arguably the world’s leading expert on rebuilding the type120 and e9 coupes.  Here is a video about his shop.

La Jolla Independent BMW Service
San Diego, California.  Restoration of all post-war BMW models ranging from the tiny eye-catching Isetta up to the latest classics on the scene.  Their specialty is the e9 coupe.

Korman Auto Works
Greensboro, North Carolina.  BMW Performance and Tuning Since 1978.  Korman does full restoration but truly excels in engine rebuilds and modification.   Owner Ray Korman has been a fixture in the race circuit for decades.

Vintage Sports & Restoration, LLC
Bedford, New Hampshire.    Mario Langsten is proven in vintage BMW restoration.

2002GarageWerks
Ontario, California.  Le Tran is a premier vintage BMW engine builder and an overall awesome person. See also BMW 2002 Tii Stroker Is Prowling The Streets Of Los Angeles.

 

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