Highlights

In family ownership since new
Original and unmodified condition
MOT valid until June 2025
Garaged and seldom driven

The Appeal

The Bavarian firm really knocked it out of the park with the E30. Sophisticated, smart and beautifully restrained, the car was notable for rectifying some of the issues its predecessor had experienced - removing the oversteer issues and upgrading the interior into something plusher and more comfortable. It was an unequivocal success, with nearly 2.5 million units built across all of its body styles. Not something to be sniffed at!

Unmodified examples of the E30 are hard to come by in this day and age, so we're expecting this bronze example to capture plenty of interest. The car has spent much of its life in the dry Italian climes, where it's been garaged and used very sparingly. While it's carrying a few dents and dings, we're sure it'll be a superb specimen once these have been fixed up.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1987
Kept in family ownership since new
Advisory-free MOT until June 2025
Vehicle has been primarily used for show purposes
Limited service history due to infrequent use
Garaged in Italy for most of its life
Currently indicates 051,851 miles, which is believed to be accurate

The Condition

Bodywork is in fair condition, with some dents and dings
Paintwork presents well with some scrapes and minor dings here and there
Some areas of paint flaking and loss
Trims look in good order
BMW alloys are well-presented
Underside is solid with some surface corrosion
Interior shows age-commensurate wear
Some cracks on the dash here and there
Two small rips on the driver's seat
The vendor notes that the car is original and unmodified throughout

The Mechanics

1.8-litre (1,766cc) inline-four
Manual transmission with five gears
Engine bay in good overall order with age-commensurate wear
We're informed that the car is a fine daily runner
We've no reports of any mechanical issues or modifications

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