*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 11/2003 ***

Highlights

Desirable Sterling Silver Metallic exterior
Black leather interior in very good condition
Exterior Paintwork, leather interior and blue soft-top are in very good condition, with a clear and undamaged rear window (as displayed in the image gallery)
Automatic transmission with sport and economy modes; engine and gearbox noted to be in excellent mechanical condition
Extensive recent maintenance including cambelt, water pump, full service and brake fluid renewal, as advised by vendor
Underside is sound; arches, sills and jacking points reported to be in good condition (as displayed in the image gallery)
Maintenance history available including owners manuals, V5C, MOT certificates and invoices
Electric heated seats
Scorpion exhaust
BBS 'Style 5' alloy wheels fitted
Same owner for the last 17 years

The Appeal

The E30-generation BMW 325i Cabriolet remains one of the most coveted open-top classics of its era. A fantastic opportunity to own one of BMW's most iconic classics. It combines classic styling with the legendary performance of BMW's renowned 2.5-litre 'M20' straight six, a formula that has only grown in popularity as clean, well-maintained examples become harder to find. Right-hand drive cars in attractive specifications are particularly sought after.

This 1990 example is finished in Sterling Silver Metallic with a blue soft-top, over a black leather interior, all of which present well, as displayed in the image gallery. The bodywork is undamaged, with only minor age-related imperfections, the underside as sound, with solid wheel arches, sills and jacking points. The interior is in very good order, with the seats and carpets presenting well, and the rear window clear and undamaged. Having been in the same ownership for the past 17 years, this E30 has clearly been cherished and well-maintained, showing 115,785 miles with service history available.

Equipped with BMW's automatic transmission featuring 'sport' and 'economy' driving modes, it offers effortless cruising while retaining the engaging driving experience the E30-generation 3 Series is famous for. The vendor notes engine starts, runs and performs exactly as it should, and the automatic transmission is smooth and responsive. The straight-six is complemented by a Scorpion exhaust, reportedly producing a refined yet sporty soundtrack. The car also benefits from electric heated seats, adding an extra level of comfort for cooler days and top-down motoring in all seasons. It sits on desirable 15-inch BBS 'Style 5' alloy wheels, enhancing its classic appearance.

The car has reportedly benefited from a cambelt and water pump renewal, along with a number of other maintenance items detailed below. Accompanied by a collection of paperwork including owner's manuals, the V5C, MOT certificates and invoices, this is a fantastic opportunity to own one of BMW's most iconic modern classics.

Key Information

Mileage: 115,785 miles indicated
Country of registration: UK
Technical inspection status: expired in October 2011 (dry-stored in garage and routinely started)
Technical specs: 2.5L inline-six M20B25 engine (170hp) mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: Owner's manuals, V5C, MOT certificates and invoices present

The Detail

Cambelt and water pump recently renewed, per the vendor
Vendor notes it recently received a new battery, brake fluid change and wiper blades, as well as an Inspection 2 service
Bodywork is undamaged with only small age-related imperfections
The paintwork appears in very good condition for for a 36 year old car
The vendor describes the underside as sound, with the wheel arches, sills and jacking points in good condition
Soft-top and interior appear in very good condition, with a clear and undamaged rear window
The vendor states the engine and automatic transmission both work as they should
Updated Pioneer stereo with USB connectivity and Kenwood speakers fitted
Original radio cassette player included but untested
Electric heated seats, Scorpion exhaust, BBS 'Style 5' alloy wheels

Recent maintenance undertaken as advised by vendor / Detail

Full service
Cambelt replacement
Water pump replacement
Brake fluid change
New battery and wiper blades
Vendor notes it recently received a new battery, brake fluid change and wiper blades, as well as an Inspection 2 service
Various additional maintenance and preventative jobs
Updated Pioneer stereo with USB connectivity
Original radio cassette player included but untested

This comprehensive maintenance means the car is ready to be driven and enjoyed with confidence

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