The seller makes the bold claim that ‘TOY 834R’, his Phoenix Orange BMW 1502, “is almost certainly the most original unrestored example of an -02 series BMW in the UK and one of the best examples in Europe.” Bold claims demand strong evidence, and it’s clear the 1502 rises to the challenge: For a start its owner is confident it has never been resprayed or had the bodywork otherwise restored.

Nor has the engine ever been out of the car.

The only visible wear ‘n’ tear is nothing more than minor wear to the base of the driver's seat, and it is still absolutely correct in every detail having retained its original book pack, jack, and the complete tool kit.

And there’s more.

It has covered only 40,000 miles in 48 years, and that odometer reading is verified by no fewer than 44 MoT certificates.

Speaking of MoTs, it is not only being offered with a new ticket, that ticket was issued, like every single one recorded online, with no advisories.

It’s also had only three previous owners, wi...