BMW Park Lane Classic has completed the preparation of an iconic 1973 BMW 1602.
The iconic 1973 BMW 1602 has been commissioned by the Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) to be included in the 17th annual LE JOG event.
The event that starts on the 11th in Land’s End and finishes up on the 13th in John O’Groats has an entry list of over 70 cars, those cars will battle it out on the gruelling 1,400 mile course that will include the longest night navigation section in the event’s illustrious history.
Renowned as one of the toughest challenges of its kind, the LE JOG is open to cars built before 1984. The popularity of this Reliability and Touring Trial enables crews from around the world to experience the heyday of British Rallying by day and night.
BMW Park Lane Classic prepared the blue and white sporting coloured 1973 BMW 1602 to support HERO’s popular ‘Arrive & Drive’ event programme for LE JOG.
The work undertaken on this classic saloon included aluminium plating of the interior, the introduction of a roll cage, installation of a bespoke loom, an engine rebuild and a complete repaint.
Tomas de Vargas Machuca, Managing Director of HERO said: “Our ‘Arrive and Drive’ hire service offers people who don’t own a classic car the opportunity to experience our event for the first time with this spectacular BMW. LE JOG is HERO’s toughest event, so the cars need to be reliable and well prepared and that is what BMW Park Lane Classic represents.
“The 1602 taking part in LE JOG is owned by HERO but has been restored by BMW Park Lane Classic to an Appendix K spec. The service has been excellent and a clear demonstration of how to bring a car back to its former glory in a professional way.”
Toby Partridge, Managing Director of BMW Park Lane explained: “We were delighted to be invited to team up with HERO for a project that perfectly reflects the BMW philosophy that cars are there to be driven and enjoyed.”
