what's the rarest E30 know to exist?

[lukeADE335i]

That's pretty cool, though I'm not big on the mudflaps..

Funny they mention how bad BMW's records are from that time - the same with Alpina. Even they didn't have the best records before the E30 models were done. Must have just been a huge cultural shift in the German business world in the early 80's.

The mudflaps on the JPS have been added later.

The big shift through the late 80s and 90s was computers & the internet of course. During the e30 era, the records would have been a series of cards with options ticked off on the production line and hand written VINs, so not the most accurate system. Even when I did my degree in the 90s, libraries were still on card catalogues and microfiche. Took you hours to find a book, dig it out of the library and then read it.

I have a little chuckle & shake my head inside when my students whinge about University assignments now when they have access to instant information, and can word search inside eBooks.

[djjerme]

If you look in that previously linked thread, Raul posted a 1985 catalog showing the S Edition options.

It's along the same lines as the later "Designer" edition with the green or purple accented cloth interior. But specific to the model in '85.

Unique, yes, but you'd spend half your time explaining to people what it is. It's kinda like those muscle cars you see at shows that were rare 1 of 3 painted in Plum Crazy, with a 4 speed, 440 six pack and bucket seats but without the hood tach.. or whatever. Every car circle has those weird spec'd models.

[Der Ruffian]

And there's a Vert here in Denmark, which reportedly has a set of extra skirts being held by ACS themselves.

[Der Ruffian]

And Arne L. regarding the S Edition, the guy behind E30 meet in Norway had an S Edition at some point.
My first E30 was an S Edition, unfortunately not in original condition, as it had been resprayed in Peugeot orange and fitted with AC Schnitzer parts.

[nogapersnBMWs]

The E30 running around with the Racing Dynamics DOHC m20b25 head on it, as only one or two of them were made.

[Der Ruffian]

One other thing.
ACS didn't do fully build cars with everything from the E30 program, it was like when buying a car from scratch, the new owner could decide what parts he wanted.

[Der Ruffian]

I have seen that as well.
I've seen one go for 6000 Euro with the engine, wheels and steering wheel installed by ACS themselves in Aachen, unfortunately it was an automatic.
It was a white Touring.

[Arne L.]

I hope this is the same guy who wouldn't stop fighting with everyone a few months ago about the "S" edition E30's...

Hey guys,


To make things a bit clear about this 's edition' 320i e30 i contacted BMW classic group in germany for details of this car.

First of all, s edition (1985)and SE packages (1986) are not the same:


The 's edition' has only been sold in europe and was made in 1985 in a 320i 2-door version with standard: the 129bhp engine, just one color option wich was diamond black 181, manual slide sunroof, front and back spoiler, 635csi striping,electric windows and mirrors, m sports suspension,m-sports steering wheel, green thermal glass, alloy 14 inch wheels and a manual black antenna. Sportseats, differential, AC etc were optional...

In 1986' SE packages came available for other e30 models like a 4 door 320i, 325i etc...


The 's edition' is NOT a more exciting or expensive car as a 325i m technic or an M3 EVO, but you will not see them often, even here in europe...for a non-tuned (alpina/hartge) e30, it is pretty rare...


Not trying to be a wise guy here but its obvious that this limited edition has character and stands out amongst other 320i's...



Ps: i am not mr 'tcos' haha

[Der Ruffian]

It could be original, bear in mind Schnitzer only launched their first S3's in 1988 along with the S7 E32.
If the car is build before that date, it would have no papers, maybe a receipt on enginge tuning, but that would be all.
I'll tell you one thing though, the dead pedal is the wrong style.
Here is the part number in the first brochure for the Turbo parts.

[Der Ruffian]

Add says 1 of 5, so very limited number.
Also says 2,7 Turbo, but it should be 2,3.

[Der Ruffian]

I have a link for the one I've seen.

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/bmw/ac-schnitzer/bmw-3-series-e30-ac-schnitzer-s3-2-7-turbo-lhd/6684946

[Der Ruffian]

Tuner wise I think the AC Schnitzer 323i Turbo S3 is among the real rare ones.
It was one of the first S3's they build, I've only ever seen one of them, it was before they started designing their own kit.
It had Zender bodykit, ACS interior bits, and a 323i engine with the turbo bits from the E21 323i Turbo.

[roguetoaster]

I think being the only RHD Touring ever made makes this a solid candidate. Especially to the guys in the outback.


https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...95869&page=169

Just stop.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/31357/i.h...kw=e30+touring

[djjerme]

That's pretty cool, though I'm not big on the mudflaps..

Funny they mention how bad BMW's records are from that time - the same with Alpina. Even they didn't have the best records before the E30 models were done. Must have just been a huge cultural shift in the German business world in the early 80's.

[lukeADE335i]

lol... yes, I remember that thread too. Same guy with a new user name?

In the meantime - here's an Australian review of an e21 JPS & Motorsport... :popcorn:

https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/feature-cars/1608/bmw-e21-323i-jps-special-edition-review