22nd Feb, 2022 13:00
February 2022 Classics Auction
1988 BMW 318i
Registration - E87 DSA
Chassis No. - WBAAJ620803350926
M.O.T. - February 2023
Odometer - 67,050
At a glance, you’d never believe that ‘E87 DSA’ was 34 years old. Finished in metallic bronze and trimmed in beige cloth it has clearly been treated with great respect by its six keepers to date, who between them have amassed a total of just 67,050 miles - ie under 2,000 miles a year. This delightfully original BMW rides on period correct BBS alloy wheels, and features a factory-fitted sunroof and electrically controlled windows and mirrors. The vendor presently considers the interior to be in ‘excellent’ condition and grades the four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, four-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’. He has recently had the car serviced and MOT’d (the certificate is valid into February next year), and is now offering it complete with a full service history, original book pack, tool/car kit, pair of keys, and even its original John Clark window sticker and number plates.
The second generation 3 Series, the E30, took to the roads in 1982. It had a far better drag coefficient than its predecessor (down from 0.46 to 0.38), and offered more space from slightly reduced overall dimensions as well as a reduction in weight. During its 10-year production run it could be purchased in four body styles, namely, two and four-door saloon, five-door Touring (ie estate) and two-door convertible. The engines ranged from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit (316i) to a 2.7-litre six-cylinder one (325i). That of the 318i of 1998 was a straight-four powerplant of 134bhp. Suspension was independent all-round by MacPherson struts, lower wishbones and coil springs at the front, and semi-trailing arms and coil springs at the rear. Steering was by rack and pinion.
In summary:
- A wonderfully original four-door example of the much-vaunted E30 3 Series
- Features automatic transmission and factory-fitted sunroof
- Full service history and just 67,050 miles from new
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000Registration - E87 DSA
Chassis No. - WBAAJ620803350926
M.O.T. - February 2023
Odometer - 67,050
At a glance, you’d never believe that ‘E87 DSA’ was 34 years old. Finished in metallic bronze and trimmed in beige cloth it has clearly been treated with great respect by its six keepers to date, who between them have amassed a total of just 67,050 miles - ie under 2,000 miles a year. This delightfully original BMW rides on period correct BBS alloy wheels, and features a factory-fitted sunroof and electrically controlled windows and mirrors. The vendor presently considers the interior to be in ‘excellent’ condition and grades the four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, four-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’. He has recently had the car serviced and MOT’d (the certificate is valid into February next year), and is now offering it complete with a full service history, original book pack, tool/car kit, pair of keys, and even its original John Clark window sticker and number plates.
The second generation 3 Series, the E30, took to the roads in 1982. It had a far better drag coefficient than its predecessor (down from 0.46 to 0.38), and offered more space from slightly reduced overall dimensions as well as a reduction in weight. During its 10-year production run it could be purchased in four body styles, namely, two and four-door saloon, five-door Touring (ie estate) and two-door convertible. The engines ranged from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit (316i) to a 2.7-litre six-cylinder one (325i). That of the 318i of 1998 was a straight-four powerplant of 134bhp. Suspension was independent all-round by MacPherson struts, lower wishbones and coil springs at the front, and semi-trailing arms and coil springs at the rear. Steering was by rack and pinion.
In summary:
- A wonderfully original four-door example of the much-vaunted E30 3 Series
- Features automatic transmission and factory-fitted sunroof
- Full service history and just 67,050 miles from new
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: February 2022 Classics Auction, 22nd Feb, 2022
This auction of classic vehicles will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
We are delighted to be running this live event in the shadow of Concorde, without doubt the most iconic passenger aircraft in history.
Free parking for auction attendees..
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Viewing Days:
Monday 21st February 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 22nd February 9am - 1pm
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