M5 V8 SWAPPED BMW 2002 - Mini Bio 

I am absolutely astonished, I don't how but some hours before i saw this vid i was thinking: How cool would it be to have a V8 2002 and boom YT served it. How crazy is that?

This deserved a Petrolicious or even Jay Leno video

Phil, absolutely dumbfounding - your skill level is over the top! The M5 motor looks like a factory fit. Amazing! More young people need to learn how to use their hands!

Gorgeous car...had a 2002 in '73 and a 320i in '77. Miss those cars....miss being that young. Enjoy......

I´m a BMW car guy from bavaria and I grew up with the 02 s. LET ME SAY SOMETHING: I DON´T LIKE IT: I LOVE IT!!

"Yeah, ah...This is My first car build"....lol...Amazing first time build!

I love when someone with Phil's talent decides to take a classic car and bring it to the next level performance wise. Amazing one off Bimmer!

Even though it only plays one song, the sound system in this car is bad ass!

Extremely impressive. Your attention to detail is off the charts.

Love it! can't believe there's no roll cage though, brave man to trust those A pillars!

I've owned a 72 and a 75. Back around 2002 I emailed a few BMW guys on forums asking for advice on how they would go about a 1972 BMW 2002 V8 build. Everyone of then stated it was a waste, couldn't be done or just didn't respond. I have always wanted to do this and I love it!!! I best she's a beast!

"this is my first car build", i cant imagine what kinda car he'll make for the second build.. so humble but also beast at the same time LOVE IT !!

I've always been amazed and intrigued by someone who can take parts from other cars and make them work together. Nice work.

It doesn't get any better. This is perfect.

I used to roll in a stock 2002 35 years ago and it was the most exciting machine on the roads in Galway. Kieran Mullen was a stunning driver. The things he did were magic!!

This is one of the coolest car builds i have ever seen (and i watch way too much car stuff on youtube). Very very nice and very impressive since this is your first build. So clean and so pure!

I like it and I'm glad you kept it all BMW also.. no need for a Honda motor when that s62 makes power and noises like that. Congratulations

All I can say is "WOW" awesome build and all you did to make it work! So very impressive! Most don't and can't comprehend how much you've done and accomplished in your build. Much respect to you, enjoy that machine👍

Your car drips cool....you have made a classic that I can safely say we all want....

I am not worthy to even view this stellar project. Total excellence.

Amazing build and quite an achievement!

Sweet! I'm 64 and I remember just how great it handled! I'd LOVE to get one built similar to this one.

Dude, hats off to you for having the balls to cut against the grain of purism and probably value too, in order to fulfill your own dream. I think that you've built yourself a unique and beautiful car.

This is what it's all about! Unique home made beast. Congrats!

Wow, how can someone watch this and dislike it is beyond jealousy. This is a fantastic build, keep it forever if you can ❤️

I was dreaming of smth like this !!! v6 or turbocharged 4. But what you have done is just Waaaaaaaa. Bravo. And what a great sound on such a tiny vehicle

I had a 74 2002 tii these cars are the best BMW ever made, V8 is mind blowing !! Beautiful work

I agree with goheat 77. How can anyone in their right mind find something to dislike about this build. The workmanship and finish is absolutely terrific. If nothing else recognise the ability of Phil to do such a build.

IT IS AMAZING....THE BEST 2002 I'VE EVER SEEN!

My friends Sister had a white 2002 when we were kids, it's a strange car, and caught my attention back in the day. Great machine you have refurbished there.

Top notch work, humble owner. American Hero!

Well done , beautiful job. I learned to drive in a 2002 back in 1977 and I loved it. Nice to see someone doing something different. Paul. U.K.

Outstanding car, thanks for sharing! Many of them drove on the streets, when I was a little boy. Greetings from Germany

Stunning build. Love the color and fit of the M5 engine. Looks almost factory.

right on man, that's a lot of modifications and a ton of dedication!

Beautiful built. I always like the combination of modern technology with the look of the 70s. Well done, great workmanship. 1A!

stunning car, i remember that colour from my childhood, couldnt be more beautifull

That's an astonishing piece of engineering and scarcely beleivable that you achieved that on your first ever build. Congratulations! I liked the video with drone footage as well. That showed the car off beautifully.

Wow, i had 3 BMW 02 Series in the 70's. This is a awesome work.

You’ve created a monster! Seriously dig the color, throwback seats, and that you kep the same exhaust tip. OEM glass! Hell yes.

Those that function at a level beyond mere mortals - change the game. Engineering Fabrication Imagination Mechanical aptitude Initiative Hard work! Passion Artistry Vision Allegiance to the 02' lines and uniqueness Brutal 4 wheel tang wizardry ~

Dude, the 2002 was my first car... and this, especially in the inka. So damned beautiful - all without addressing the beast of a s62 in it. Half the weight of an e39, I can only imagine.. Good god man, this thing has to be a rocket.

This was the first car I drove long distance when I was 14, yes 14, with my father. It was a 1973 2002 and was an incredible car. Now living in the Munich Germany area for 22 years and I now drive a 991.2 Turbo Porsche but I so miss that 2002. I would take this orange 2002 with an M5 any day of the week. Well done man!!!!

I love everything about your car. Beautiful build.

This, Sir, is a masterpiece. A wonderful build car. I love it.

Hey Dude! You did a great job! I got the same round rear lamp, in the same color in 1989. It was an automatic transmission one, built in 1972. That was pretty seldom in Europe, cause less then 5% were built with automatic gearbox. I liked this car very much! A truck hit, sealed the car to death. At last, I sold it to a car mechanic from the local BMW dealer, cause this guy had likewise an automatic 2002. So the car finally found its end as a spare part donor and not directly at the car graveyard. Today, I got 2 BMW's. An E46 touring and a classic 1502, from 1976, with the big US- rearlight. Greeds from Germany...

A miracle that you managed to fit the engine. Well done! Love the dash!

Loved watching all of this, ultra high quality and attention to detail, sir...I can't say enough how sweet the finished product is.

Great Car !!! Love it, Built not Bought is the way to go. One of a Kind great job.😎👍

Amazing build. I wish we could see more on the driving impressions of the car.

You are "The Man"... Great job!

I’m a Mercedes w126 guy and love what you did, what a beautiful car and hell out of work, great hob and respect

absolutely gorgeous !

Amazing work! You can feel love given to this car. Great! work dude.

What a great piece of love and work. Perfect colour.

That is exactly what I dream of doing to my 73' BMW 2002! Beautiful work!!

Quite the build my friend. Bravo!

If I were to built a 2002 I would do almost everything different. That said your car looks amazing, I bet it drives amazing too. You did an outstanding job here. Love it.

Beyond amazing! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

these 2002's are so sweet and you have done it justice in spades. Really nice and top quality.

Oh my god! This is just.....Sorry I don't have words to express the joy i'm feeling watching this build. I mean, I was trying to achieve 2 hp from deleting the mechanical fan and installing an electrical fan but after watching your video I think I will throw the towel down and just enjoy my puny 45 hp tired engine as it is! Sorry but this is insane.

Congrats youngster, absolute great job. From an old timer that knows.

Heck of job you did building this car! Excellent work! Congrats!

The sound is so incredible on the outro I got choked up. Amazing build.

Holy shit dude, I love everything you did on this car. The interior quality is top notch! It even matches your hair!

Outstanding build! I would suggest widening the front bumper and flares to cover the front wheels.

Excellent job. These older cars are so rare in England. Great garage too. 👍

major work, major money sunk into this car. Its something that he will keep for a long time to be sure.

Wow! Das ist echt richtig cool! Ich bin begeistert!!!!!!

My god what an amazing build! Gorgeous and bad ass! Hats off to you sir!

Love the combination between finesse and brutality!

That is by far the cleanest 2002 Build I have ever seen!!! Good color choice too!!!👍👌😍😍😍

Amazing car, great build. Also, I love the way you colour matched the car to your hair.

Sensational build....I want it!

Love BMWs old and new, and you practically gave this one a second life. Awesome looks, sound, and it "radiates" all the care, attention and time you put into it. I would choose that car any day, I bet it drives beautifully. Enjoy :)

Fantastic job. Great engineering. My full respect!!!

That thing sounds like an AcCobra and accelerates like one also great work,

Beautiful car You’re quite the artesian

Oh gott. Thanks for this video. I am a old man for Germany. Thank you for the nice video of this car. I have only BMW, i like this.

Man at that sound. Sounds like one of USAC Super Modifieds. I LOVE IT!

Wow the noise the noise ....love it

Dude the video bonus footage at 10:44 is insane

Great !! One of the best rebuilds I have ever seen. Awesome !

Wow. Really impressive. Congrats!

A great effort congratulations....................

The standard of work in this build is top! Well done Phil!

Awesome build, amazing car, thanks for sharing.

2002 build and video both really well done!

Beautifully done. My kind of crazy

Just checking in to say nice job! I was wondering about it being too front heavy but it seems you worked around that. I'd buy one like without hesitation, seems like a lot of fun.

Great build! Must be a blast to drive. Thanks for sharing.

sweet build, sounds awesome!

My DREAM car right there!!

THIS MAN NEEDS TO GET ON JAY LENOS GARAGE!!!!

Brilliant and over the top build! Congratulations on an outstanding car

Hats off, a bow and a standing ovation. The epiphany (a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being) of epic proportions. And it looks good also. Well done!

OMG i want this car!!

Awsome , enjoy it !!!

I love rare old cars like the 2002 and i love the M5 V8 engine too, you have combinated both, absolutely perfect work. Greets from Germany.

Awesome project. I'm impressed.