1989 BMW 325i Cabriolet E30
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Coming from an 11-year ownership
- Beautifully presented
- Body restored
- Original interior
THE APPEAL
What's not to love about this 1989 E30 3-Series 325i Convertible? It is in excellent condition, following a body restoration which included new genuine BMW wings and arches. The paintwork is fantastic, and since the restoration, the car has never been taken out in the wet, which has kept it in such lovely condition.
Finding a 325i 3-Series in any Saloon, Touring or Convertible, which doesn’t need a great deal of work to it, is quite a task nowadays. That makes this somewhat of a rare find, and lucky for you, it’s available just in time for the fast-approaching warmer months.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- UK Registered 1st August 1989
- Owned by the vendor since 7th June 2012
- MOT is valid until 24th January 2024
- Serviced in January 2023
- Original handbook and service book
- Several parts invoices dating back to the mid-90s
THE INTERIOR
- Original Black leather interior
- The seats are in excellent condition for the age of the vehicle and show a small amount of patina
- Door cards are excellent, with no scuffs or damage.
- There have been some speakers fitted in the rear quarter panel cards
- The rear seat is in excellent order, with no real wear to be seen
- The carpets look to be in good condition
- Dashboard is free from any splits or cracks
- The instruments are said to work correctly, including the clock
- The ABS light is reported to come on intermittently but then go off when the instruments are tapped. This has not been investigated further
- The odometer shows a reading of 127,948 miles
- Upgraded Pioneer radio cassette with removable face
- Original steering wheel is in good order, with just a small amount of age related wear
- Switchgear looks to be in good condition and is said to be working correctly
- Inside the boot area is clean and tidy
- Boot-mounted CD multi-changer
- Jack and wheel brace are present
- Matching spare wheel
- Original hazard warning triangle
- Tool kit is 95% complete
THE EXTERIOR
- Finished in BMW Zinnoberrot
- The paintwork presents extremely well
- There are no noticeable stone chips to mention
- No dings or dents to the panels
- The panel gaps are even and matching
- Genuine wings were fitted at the restoration
- Genuine rear arches fitted
- Headlights and foglights are in good order with no chips or cracks
- Chromework on bumpers is excellent
- Swage trims are nice and straight
- Window surrounds and trims are in excellent condition
- Rear lights are free from any splits or cracks
- The roof is excellent and operates correctly
- BMW factory mudflaps
- BBS wheels are excellent, with no apparent signs of corrosion to the faces and just a few minor age related marks, but no damage
- There is a small amount of water ingress to the centre caps
- A matching set of new tyres have been used for just a few miles
THE MECHANICS
- 2.5 litre straight-six
- Automatic gearbox
- The car is reported to start up and run with no issues
- It is said to pull strongly through the gears, which have a smooth change
- No untoward noises are said to be coming from the engine or transmission
- There don’t appear to be any leaks coming from the engine, gearbox, or differential
- The underside has had any lose underseal removed with a wire brush wheel and then been recoated to futureproof it
- The vendor reports it has not been driven in the wet whilst in his ownership
- The brakes bring the car to a halt in a straight line
SUMMARY
With prices on the move, this is a fantastic opportunity to become the owner of one of the most loved BMWs to come out of the 1980s. The 2.5 litre straight-six is a fantastic engine and is perfectly capable of bringing a smile to your face when the loud pedal is pressed. To top it off, it's a Cabriolet, which is the icing on the cake as you cruise along in the sleek and stylish looking 325i.
It'll turn heads and ready to be enjoyed; what are you waiting for?
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1989
- Make BMW
- Model 325i Cabriolet (E30)
- Colour Red
- Odometer 127,948 Miles
- Engine size 2494
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Isleworth
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- ke•••• £9,500 28/03/23
- sh•••• £9,400 28/03/23
- ke•••• £9,300 28/03/23
- sh•••• £9,200 28/03/23
- sh•••• £9,100 28/03/23
- ke•••• £9,000 28/03/23
- ci•••• £8,900 28/03/23
- lo•••• £8,800 28/03/23
- St•••• £8,600 28/03/23
- lo•••• £8,500 28/03/23
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