Description
A lovely manual E30 coupe boasting only 2 former keepers and a remarkable 20k miles from new.
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EQUIPMENT
Cinnabar Red paintwork, Anthracite velour upholstery, 5-speed manual transmission, 14-inch cross-spoke alloy wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Pioneer cassette radio, Electric door mirrors, Four-spoke steering wheel, Remote central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Original BMW overmats, BMW toolkit, BMW torch, Supplying dealer number plates.
EXTERIOR
This lovely chrome bumper E30 is finished in one of our favourite BMW colours of the era, Zinnoberrot (Cinnabar Red). The body is very well presented throughout and having no doubt seen some light remedial paintwork over the years there are relatively few chips and defects to note. On arrival with us the car was treated to a full machine polish to correct any swirl marks resulting in a deep glossy shine throughout. Looking along both sides the panels are straight and true, and the original chrome still presents with a great lustre all round. Having always been carefully stored away from the elements the underside of the car is also notably fresh.
INTERIOR
The interior space looks and feels as it must have done back in 1987. The anthracite velour seats are immaculately presented, and steering wheel, gear knob, and door cards are all perfect. Cast an eye over the dashboard and you'll notice a deep texture remains with none of the common E30 sun damage or cracking issues to report. Finer details such as the Pioneer cassette player and centre console switchgear are also without fault. Still protected by their original BMW overmats the footwell carpets remain in fine order, and looking above, the pale headlining is pristine. The rear seats appear to have never been sat in and aside from one small blemish on the carpet the boot area is pristine.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Barely run-in with only 20k miles under its belt the 1. 8-litre engine is a free-revving little number which, despite its modest 88hp output, provides effortlessly smooth performance; paired with a slick 5-speed manual gearbox it’s a pleasure to drive. Lift the bonnet and you’re presented with a clean and tidy original engine bay, not overly dressed but in very sound unrestored condition – and with just the right level of patina in our opinion. On arrival with us the 316 was fully inspected by our trusted classic car specialists who were also rather impressed with the excellent condition of the underside. Notable recent works include a full re-commissioning in 2021 and the last service that was carried out in May 2023 just 45 miles ago.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The E30 sits on desirable cross-spoke alloy wheels in excellent condition having previously been refurbished with all-new aluminium centre caps and BMW emblems. They are shod in a matching set of premium Goodyear EfficientGrip tyres with plenty of tread left at each corner. The brakes have also been checked and remain in fine operational condition; new front pads and discs were fitted alongside a brake fluid change less than 150 miles ago.
HISTORY FILE
This wonderful pre-facelift, non-fuel injection E30 was first registered in September 1987. It was supplied new by Cotswold BMW in Cheltenham and has now driven a mere 20, 895 miles in the hands of only 3 registered keepers. The original Cotswold BMW number plates and tax disc holder are still present with the car along with several other nice (and usually absent) items such as the BMW glovebox torch, original carpet mats, jack, wheel chock, touch-up pencil, etc.
Within the accompanying History File the lucky new owner will be presented with the original BMW document wallet with all owners’ manuals, the stamped service booklet, a raft of maintenance invoices including one for the car’s 2021 re-commissioning totaling in excess of £6, 800, numerous tax discs and old MOT certificates, a spare remote fob, a period BMW tie and tie pin, and the V5C showing just 2 former keepers.
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