Classics

BMW 2002 Cabriolet

Papercraft model of the BMW 2002 Cabriolet, the convertible version of the compact that put BMW back in the sporting spotlight in the 1970s.

Manufacturer	BMW
Season	1971
Category	Classics
Scale	1:24
Difficulty	Low
Estimated time	1-2 hours
Print format	1 A4 sheet
Source	Unknown

⬇ Download PDF 1.3 MB

Build instructions

What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.

Print the PDF at actual size (100%, do not scale to fit page) on 200-250 gsm paper.
Cut out each piece along the solid lines.
Score the dashed lines with a ruler for precise folds.
Glue the pieces in the numbered order on each sheet, working from the body outward to the details.
Let each joint dry before moving on to the next piece.

About the BMW 2002 Cabriolet

The BMW 02 was built from 1966 to 1977 and is considered the spiritual predecessor of the 3 Series, with the cabriolet body built by coachbuilder Baur.

History and trivia

The 02 series (1502, 1602, 2002 and its ti/tii/turbo variants) marked BMW's sporting resurgence after its financial troubles of the 1950s, and the 1973 2002 turbo was the brand's first turbocharged road car. The cabriolet version, with its semi-convertible "Targa" roof built by Baur, was hugely popular in period Germany for combining open-air motoring with the rigidity of a fixed rear roof section.