BMW E30 325i Cabriolet

About this Collectable

With this E30 325i Convertible you can enjoy BMW's 'Sheer Driving Pleasure' adagium in classic comfort. With a smooth straight-six, a manual gearbox and an M Sport chassis, this is what an open top BMW is all about. Finished in Calypsorot Metallic with Natur leather upholstery, it is a classic beauty. 

A 3-series has always been an excellent platform for a convertible. With the first generation (the E21), BMW did not yet build a convertible itself. A convertible was available through the BMW dealerships, but that one was built by coachbuilder Baur.

Initially, there was only a Baur convertible of the E30 generation, but this time BMW also came up with a 3-series Convertible. And what an entrance it made. Fully open and with the hood neatly recessed into the body. In contrast to the Baur version, which had the window frames still standing.

The M3 was of course the top version of the 3-series Convertible, but the 325i is also not to be missed. It has two extra cylinders compared to the M3 and is in our opinion just a bit more stylish. The delicious 2.5 liter six-in-line produces 170 hp and 222 Nm of torque. This made it a very smooth and rapid car for that time and still keeps up effortlessly with modern traffic. This engine also found its way to another BMW convertible: the Z1.

A BMW 325i might not be a sports car, but it is a driver's car. Definitely this one. A six-in-line, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and M sport suspension: this is how a BMW should be. With the roof open, the 'Freude am Fahren' feeling is complete.

But even stationary it is a car to enjoy, because just look at it. The clean lines have withstood the test of time excellently. This specific example is executed in Calypsorot Metallic, a relatively rare color. With leather upholstery in the color Natur and the 'crown cork' rims, making it an overall tasteful picture.

After a long search, the current owner imported the car from Switzerland, where this E30 was originally delivered. The BMW has a modest (demonstrable) mileage of 112,200 km.

Equipment

This BMW is equipped from factory with:

• S219A Leather sports steering wheel 380 mm
• S350 Heat-resistant glass
• S370 Black hood
• S423A Floor mat velour
• S510A Headlight height adjustable
• S653 Radio Bavaria C Reverse II
• S704A M sports suspension

Modifications

None, this car is still original.

Remarks

There are of course some signs of use, documented on the photos:

• Slight damage to the rims
• Two chafing spots on the rear window, due to chafing along the edge of the trunk (not uncommon on E30s)

Service history

The most important points from the recent maintenance history are:

• April 28, 2020 - 109.876 km: major service, including timing belt, water pump, manifold gasket, fuel hose replaced (performed by BMW Amsterdam mechanic)
• June 16, 2019 - 108.953 km - BMW specialist JSM Cars: minor maintenance + new muffler (original BMW)
• February 22, 2019 - 107.572 km - JSM Cars: track rod, wishbone rubbers and windscreen replaced, front seats renovated, among other things

Included with sale

• 5 keys (2 complete keys, 2 keys without housing, 1 emergency key)
• Original booklets (including completed maintenance booklet)
• Sony CDX-G3100UV radio
• Original mud flaps
• Windshield
• Hoist for the hardtop (hardtop itself was sold by previous owner due to lack of space)

About the seller

The owner fell under the spell of this model thanks to a friend who owned an E30 Convertible. In his eyes, this is the most beautiful version of the E30 (besides the M3 Coupe). He also quickly fell in love with the sound of the straight-six, so it had to be a 325i Convertible. His search eventually led him to Switzerland, where he found this beautiful E30 325i Convertible. This one was exactly what he was looking for and after a drive through the mountains it was sold. That he had made the right choice was confirmed by the E30 specialist who inspected the car when he returned to the Netherlands. He has thorougly enjoyed driving it, but in the meantime he has purchased his childhood dream: a Porsche 993 Carrera 2. As a result, he rarely drives the E30 now and that is a shame of course. That is why this beautiful BMW can now go to a new enthusiast.

Summary

Seller - Joris
Seller type - Private
Location - The Netherlands
VIN - WBABB11000EB94670
Year/date of production - May 28, 1991
First registration - June 24, 1991
Mileage - 112.200 km
Verifiable - Yes, based on the documentation
Warranty - No
Body type - Convertible
Engine - 2,5 liter straight-six with 170 hp
Lay-out - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - Manual 5-speed
Exterior colour - Calypso Red Metallic (252)
Interior colour - Natur (0295)
Upholstery - Leather
Smoker's car - No
Owners - Unkown
In possession since - July 2018
Tires - Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 (± 5mm)

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