Imported from Italy four years ago, ‘TSX 896K’ is a charming 1972 BMW 1602.

The seller, like us, is full of admiration for the car, saying: “it just does what it’s supposed to do”, which is high praise indeed and a greater compliment than many classics might be entitled to… Restored while it was still in Europe and showing just one former UK keeper, our in-house assessor rates the BMW as being “very, very good” with “excellent bodywork” He goes on to say it “runs and drives beautifully”.

The odometer reads 12,706 kilometres but it’s been round at least once, not that that should necessarily bother you given that restoration and a good recent service history.

If you’re still wavering, can we point out that it’s being offered with no reserve, so will sell no matter how derisory the bidding? Our assessor hit the nail on the head with his description of the bodywork, didn’t he? In a fabulous condition there are only two small marks on either front wing, the condition of the panels (free...