1982 BMW 320/6 (E21)
Photos provided by the seller
Highlights
- Having lived in the dry Spanish climate, this is a very solid example
- Equipped with BMW’s 2.0-litre straight-six and a five-speed manual gearbox
- Looks to be exceedingly original and unrestored
The Appeal
With its distinctive ‘shark nose’ and ‘hofmeister kink’ C-Pillar, the E21 3 Series is a BMW design classic and another great achievement from the illustrious career of Paul Bracq.
This 320/6 is a particularly fine variant, featuring BMW’s legendary M20 carburetted straight-six and a five-speed manual gearbox. It is presented in very good condition for its age and we’re informed that it has never been restored.
If you’re looking for a really original and solid example of this sought after BMW, don’t miss the chance to acquire this great 3 Series.
The History and Paperwork
- Appears very original and we’re informed that it has never been restored
- Registered and located in Spain
- The vendor informs us that the previous owner was a mechanic who maintained the car themselves
The Interior
- Looks to be all original
- Some wear to the seats, especially the driver’s, as is to be expected
- The dashboard exhibits some UV damage but remains usable
- The carpeting presents well, as does the headlining
- Minimal wear to the door cards
- The boot carpet show its age but is still serviceable
- All of the switchgear looks in reasonable condition, as does the instrumentation
- Overall, this interior is a great starting point for some sympathetic restoration work
- Everything has survived well enough to continue enjoying the car in its current condition
The Exterior
- Smart white paintwork
- Besides a few chips and light abrasions, the paint looks really tidy
- Overall the body is really straight, with a couple of small dents, most notably to the passenger door
- Steel sliding sunroof operates smoothly
- Underneath, this car appears immensely solid
- The sills look really good besides a little jacking damage which should straighten out
- The floors look really sound with no corrosion of any note
- The alloy wheels are in nice shape
- The bumpers and trim remain in good order
- This BMW has survived really well and with a little attention here and there, it’ll be a really smart example
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre M20 straight-six
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- These were quick cars in their day and with rear-wheel drive are great fun to drive
- Runs well and sounds fantastic
- The vendor informs us that it drives exactly as it should, with no faults to report
Summary
This charmingly original E21 is brimming with potential. That straight-six engine and manual gearbox make it an especially attractive proposition and the fact that it is so solid seals the deal for us.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1982
- Make BMW
- Model 3 Series 320
- Colour White
- Odometer 211,501 Kilometres
- Engine size 1990
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Rioja
- Location International
- Country Spain
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