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BMW 320 320i Convertible 1990

Allmän beskrivning : Model History

Replacing the E21 chassis in 1982 the E30 chassis spanned twelve years of production and overlapped its successor – the E36 introduced in 1990 – by 4 years.

Early models featured the four-pot M10 and straight-six M20 engines used in the E21. The major update for the E30 took place in 1987 where the M20 engine was fitted with Bosch Motronic injection and the M10 engine replaced with the M40 engine again utilising Motronic. The chrome bumpers were also replaced with black ones in late 89 and the rear light made slightly bigger during this minor face lift.

The E30 was credited with a spacious cabin and a light curb weight, this was due to the suspension design that utilize Macpherson front struts and rear semi trailing arms. It was also the first 3 series to receive a service light indicator and warning light.

The 325i convertible was the first drop top solely built by BMW closely followed by the 320i convertible. The early E30 convertibles were converted by Baur, a coachbuilder located in Stuttgart credited with early full factory authorization. To strengthen the chassis and reduce scuttle shake BMW added plates to the front suspension turrets and built-in chassis beams down the length of the car helping to reduce flex or twist in the chassis after removing the metal roof.

Equipment

Calypso Red Metallic, Anthracite cloth upholstery, Soft-top in black, Chrome bumpers, 15-inch cross-spoke alloys, 4-speed automatic gearbox, M Tech II steering wheel, Dash clock, Outside temperature display, Heated door mirrors, Panasonic cassette radio, Tailored carpet mats, Front and rear mud flaps, BMW toolkit, Alloy spare wheel, Jack and wheel brace, Warning triangle.

Exterior

This outstanding E30 really looks the part with its original Calypso Red paint, chrome bumpers and 15-inch BBS alloys. The car is arrow-straight along both sides and presents without any scratches or damage to the paintwork. Glancing along those classic lines all of the trim remains in excellent original condition. The brightwork maintains a lovely mirror finish and the bumpers are in very good order. Furthermore, the hood is unworn with zero damage to the rear window. There is no rust to speak of, and the registration number can still be found etched on all glass. A truly fantastic example and a car we know well having sold it to the current owner. 

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Interior

The sports seats look fantastic in anthracite cloth. The upholstery is unworn and presents without any marks or unsightly sagging to the bolsters or seat bases. With a mere 51k miles to its name the cabin appears fresh throughout, and certainly free from any signs of heavy use. Commonly worn items such as the steering wheel and switchgear are in fine order with no damage to report. A full set of tailored overmats protects the foot-well carpets, and in the boot you’ll still find the toolkit, warning triangle, and refurbished spare wheel.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The engine bay of this example is particularly sound. Having been carefully stored when not in use car has never suffered from corrosion in any of the usual E30 weak spots such as the suspension turrets and inner wings. Furthermore, the service booklet boasts a great maintenance history, which is stamped at close mileage intervals. Following some downtime in dry storage the cambelt was replaced in 2017; the car has been serviced twice more since then, first an Inspection II at BMW in 2019 and most recently an oil service in June 2021 at 50k miles.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The desirable 15-inch BBS cross-spoke alloys look great on the 320i and were specified from new. They present in immaculate condition having previously been fully refurbished to the highest standards. They are shod in a new set of Goodyear tyres (not pictured) that were fitted in June 2021. The brakes have also been checked and remain in fine operational condition, bringing the car to a halt quickly and in a straight line.

History File

Costing £22,051 the E30 was supplied new in May 1990 by Alan Kerr Ltd, Warwick. Alan Kerr BMW also carried out the running-in inspection and subsequent six services; the next three were also at main dealers. Maintenance has been carried out at close mileage intervals, with the last service having only recently been done in June this year. The dense history file is complete with the original document pack, radio instructions, raft of invoices and plenty of old MOT certificates.

Services have been carried out at the following mileages: 577 (Running-in inspection) – 3,657 (Oil service) – 8,227 (Inspection I) – 12,855 (Inspection II) – 18,254 (Oil service) – 24,634 (Oil service) – 28,625 (Inspection I) – 33,429 (Oil service) – 36,587 (Inspection II) – 43,167 (Oil service) – 43,931 (Inspection I) – 50,000 (Oil service + cambelt) – 50,667 (Inspection II) – and most recently an oil service in June 2021 at 50,831 miles.

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1990 BMW 320 320i Convertible is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £16995.

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