1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1989 BMW 325i M Sport Convertible
Comprehensive service history and just two previous recorded keepers
Registration - F313 FCC
Chassis - WBABB12030EB95133
M.O.T. - May 2024
Odometer - 103,000 miles
This smartly-presented E30 manual transmission convertible matches Alpine White bodywork to a blue hood and grey check cloth interior trim, and rides on period-correct BBS alloy wheels shod with quality Goodyear tyres. It has had just three owners to date, the most recent of whom purchased it from a garage in Llandudno in January 2000, while the previous keeper retained the BMW for eight years. We understand that a new BMW exhaust system was fitted a few years ago and that a fresh cambelt was installed during lockdown, since when relatively few miles have been travelled. The vendor presently considers all major aspects of the convertible to be in ‘good’ order and describes it as a ‘nice driver’s car that starts and runs very reliably and has always been dry stored during his tenure’. He is now offering it complete with a factory-fitted Blaupunkt stereo and CD autochanger and a large history file containing his purchase bill, lots of other invoices and service history (including some main dealer stamps), and pretty much every past MOT, plus a current one valid to May 23 next year.
The phenomenal success of BMW’s 3 Series shows little sign of waning, with the car now in its seventh generation and still the standard by which all rivals are judged. This remarkable story began in 1975, when the E21 was launched as a replacement for the 2002. Available in two-door saloon and convertible (by Baur), it could initially only be bought with 1.6, 1.8 and 2-litre versions of the company’s four-cylinder M10 engine, but six-cylinder ones soon followed. Having changed the saloon market forever, the inaugural model bowed out in 1982 to be replaced by the E30. More evolution than revolution, the newcomer raised the bar still higher and dominated its sector for the next 10 years. The model line-up grew to include four-door saloon and estate (Touring in BMW parlance) versions and the convertible was now an in-house affair. Aside of the M3, the optimum engine package was found in the 325i – a smooth and lusty 2.5-litre unit of 168bhp and 164 lb ft of torque.
In summary:
- A smart three-owner example currently displaying 103,011 miles
- Comes complete with large history file and an MOT to May 2024
- Recently equipped with a new exhaust and cambelt
'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.
Sold for £5,625
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - F313 FCC
Chassis - WBABB12030EB95133
M.O.T. - May 2024
Odometer - 103,000 miles
This smartly-presented E30 manual transmission convertible matches Alpine White bodywork to a blue hood and grey check cloth interior trim, and rides on period-correct BBS alloy wheels shod with quality Goodyear tyres. It has had just three owners to date, the most recent of whom purchased it from a garage in Llandudno in January 2000, while the previous keeper retained the BMW for eight years. We understand that a new BMW exhaust system was fitted a few years ago and that a fresh cambelt was installed during lockdown, since when relatively few miles have been travelled. The vendor presently considers all major aspects of the convertible to be in ‘good’ order and describes it as a ‘nice driver’s car that starts and runs very reliably and has always been dry stored during his tenure’. He is now offering it complete with a factory-fitted Blaupunkt stereo and CD autochanger and a large history file containing his purchase bill, lots of other invoices and service history (including some main dealer stamps), and pretty much every past MOT, plus a current one valid to May 23 next year.
The phenomenal success of BMW’s 3 Series shows little sign of waning, with the car now in its seventh generation and still the standard by which all rivals are judged. This remarkable story began in 1975, when the E21 was launched as a replacement for the 2002. Available in two-door saloon and convertible (by Baur), it could initially only be bought with 1.6, 1.8 and 2-litre versions of the company’s four-cylinder M10 engine, but six-cylinder ones soon followed. Having changed the saloon market forever, the inaugural model bowed out in 1982 to be replaced by the E30. More evolution than revolution, the newcomer raised the bar still higher and dominated its sector for the next 10 years. The model line-up grew to include four-door saloon and estate (Touring in BMW parlance) versions and the convertible was now an in-house affair. Aside of the M3, the optimum engine package was found in the 325i – a smooth and lusty 2.5-litre unit of 168bhp and 164 lb ft of torque.
In summary:
- A smart three-owner example currently displaying 103,011 miles
- Comes complete with large history file and an MOT to May 2024
- Recently equipped with a new exhaust and cambelt
'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: The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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