Highlights

Only 89,000 miles from new
1.8L fuel injected M10 8-valve engine with manual box
Only four registered keepers
Complete project that has been garaged by long term keeper

The Appeal

The E30 gave buyers more surefooted 3-Series handling but without losing the ‘ultimate driving machine’ verve that encouraged buyers out of their Sierras and Cavaliers.

While many enthusiasts gravitate to the six cylinder models, the smaller 318i has a lot of charm thanks to decent performance and a lighter engine. This Alpinweiss 1987 two-door has been with the current keeper - the car’s fourth in 38 years - since 2011. He has garaged it since 2012 so it is sold as a complete project for recommissioning.

We are told that the car starts and runs. It is a nicely specified car with manual box and those classic 80s lattice alloys. With interest in E30s growing, for the right buyer this looks like an interesting project.

History and Paperwork

First registered 27th February 1987
Four registered keepers
Current keeper since March 2011
Purchased by the current owner as a project car
89,152 miles showing on six digit odometer
Has not been on the road for a few years we are told
Last MOT expired March 2012 with 88,959 miles on test
V5C but little other paperwork we are told

The Condition

Classic Alpinweiss paintwork appears to be largely original
Paintwork shows some age and deterioration in photos
Bodywork is largely straight with areas of corrosion to note
Vendor states that there are no dents visible
Dampness in garage has affected aesthetics under the bonnet
Factory lattice alloy wheels in fair condition for age
Chrome bumpers and other exterior fittings in fair condition with evident age
Blue fabric interior with some age and fade to note to seats
Retains factory Blaupunkt stereo and BMW mud flaps
Some staining to note to boot and cabin carpets as shown
Factory steel spare wheel

The Mechanics

1,768cc M10 8-valve engine
Manual gearbox with DVLA reporting 4spds
Vendor reports that car has 5 gears
The 318 was available with 4spd or 5spd gearbox
Vendor states that car starts easily and engine runs smoothly
Rear brake shoes need to be reinstalled (were removed to prevent seizing)
Car has not been on road since 2012 so car us sikd as a project
We are told that the car is factory standard

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