Highlights

One of very few UK-supplied E3s believed to remain on the road
Over £20,000 spent on recommissioning in recent years
Original blue velour interior, carpets, and trim retained
Personalized license plate DAF 108 included

The Appeal

The 70s saw BMW really come into their own with a range of elegant, sporty executive sedans that perfectly captured the zeitgeist right from the start. The 'New Six' offered the M30 straight-six under the hood and had sharp handling at its core, with a comfortable executive cabin that was loaded with, for the time, all manner of modern conveniences.

This example was in the hands of a single registered keeper from 1978 until approximately 2022, over four decades, during which time it was dry-stored in a barn. The current owner acquired it with the intention of a light recommissioning but found more extensive work was required, and thus commenced a widespread mechanical overhaul.

Over £20,000 has since been invested in bringing the car back to health, with work carried out by Carosserie among others. This has included attention to the engine, transmission, electrics, braking system, fuel system, and a complete new exhaust. The seller reports that the car drives well, with a smooth and quiet transmission, a sweet-running engine, and a pleasing rasp from the new exhaust.

A trunk full of spares, three keys, and supporting invoices and worksheets accompany the car, along with the personalized license plate DAF 108, valued by the seller at approximately £1,500.

Key Information

Mileage: 62,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: no current MOT
Technical specs: 3,000cc straight-six gas engine, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Invoices, worksheets, and some photographic documentation of recommissioning work

The Detail

Three former registered keepers; the third owned the car from 1978 until approximately 2022
Dry-stored in a barn for an extended period prior to the current owner's recommissioning
Over £20,000 invested in recommissioning over approximately three years
Three new master cylinders, new calipers, new water pump, and new fuel pump fitted
New exhaust system installed
Brakes, hoses, lines, and carburetors renewed
Electrical wiring reworked and battery replaced
Gas tank refurbished
The seller reports the transmission is quiet and smooth, and the engine runs sweetly
Brakes and clutch reported to be in good working order
Body in good age-appropriate condition with some blemishes and wear
Original blue velour seats, carpets, and trim retained; material worn thin but not ripped
Rear seats show sun damage along the top edge
Sunroof leaks water and requires attention
Turn signals currently not functioning; the seller suspects a loose wire or fuse
Trunk full of spares included
Three keys provided
Personalized license plate DAF 108 included, valued by the seller at approximately £1,500

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Comments

david-b••••

Seller

2 hours ago

If you spot the automatic badge on the boot I can offer no explanation … maybe it had a different boot maybe the owner was a wannabe who knows ! Also it’s had all master cylinders done calipers fully refurbished exhaust system electric overhaul (tho for some reason the indicators have stopped working this last week or so but may be a fuse should not be major!) just loads and loads of stuff done very good underneath was wax oiled for its dry store of over 30 years .