1987 BMW E30 316
Highlights
- In family ownership since new
- Only 51,851 miles covered in that time
- 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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1987
- Make BMW
- Model 3 Series
- Colour Bronze
- Odometer 51,851 Miles
- Engine size 1766
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Glasgow
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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