Bring a Trailer Auctions, E30 edition

[LateFan]

Right, some interior pieces maybe need to get swapped. The S50 is desirable vs S52? Swap looks professional? Rear end could be swapped out if desired.

Was this the car that started the flipping discussion?

A little late to be running up there to look it over in person!

[LateFan]

Steering rack is original with 200,000+ miles?

What is the paint schmutz at the drivers shock tower?

[LateFan]

Sold $12,750.

[2mAn]

Fairly well bought, Its a clean car. Stock enough that you can make changes to make it "yours"

[djjerme]

It was a US S50.

And a mismatched interior.

Seller came out on top with that one.

[LateFan]

He passed, but thanks. Seems like you could build that car for less, but it was nice.

[varg]

It was a US S50.

And a mismatched interior.

Seller came out on top with that one.

This. That was a lot of money for a car with a 'meh' engine swap, an ugly interior, mismatched all season tires and stock suspension. Why someone would go to the expense of doing that swap and leave the stock marshmallow suspension and crummy tires on it? Why would someone replace a black and grey interior with a red black and grey interior? Why cut the rear valance in such a half assed manner to fit dual tip exhaust instead of keeping it single pipe? A car of whys.

[Mwishlist]

Agreed. I really can't stand a two tone interior in an e30. I'm sure there are some really well done examples, but I've never seen one that I thought looked any better than a solid color. Of course I have terrible taste, I kept the tan interior in mine. . .

But yeah, S50 on stock suspension and crappy tires? It's like they ran out of money mid project.

[2mAn]

Not 1, Not 2 but 3 E30s added today :) Next Friday will be interesting

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-bmw-m3-42/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-bmw-318-2/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-bmw-318i-3/

[AWDBOB]

That LS1 car is cool, but seems like they did the swap in "not the best" chassis. I'd love to buy something like that and re shell it. Saves the hassle of figuring out the swap.

[varg]

Why re shell it? It's not rusting to bits, the chassis isn't bent and the panels are not trashed, the body is fine. It's better to have a car that isn't perfect, you can enjoy it more without worrying about dents or scratches all of the time, and you can take it to the track and not worry about ruining a perfect car. Not every car has to be a show car.

The BaT commentors are so whiny, boo hoo it doesn't look like it rolled out of a museum. Gimme a break. Focus on the real issues; why would you LS swap a car, upgrade the suspension and put sticky tires on it but leave the comfort seats? If you even try to enjoy that thing you'll find yourself in the passenger seat or up against the driver's door with no seat bolsters.

[Javier h]

Speaking of LS engine swaps, does anyone know what the deal is with that LS E30 M3 on ebay?

It's been listed on and off for what 10 years already and no one buys it. Actually, it might be more like 15 years...regardless a decade minimum.

[2mAn]

Speaking of LS engine swaps, does anyone know what the deal is with that LS E30 M3 on ebay?

It's been listed on and off for what 10 years already and no one buys it. Actually, it might be more like 15 years...regardless a decade minimum.

link? thats a tempting car hahah

[djjerme]

Why re shell it? It's not rusting to bits, the chassis isn't bent and the panels are not trashed, the body is fine. It's better to have a car that isn't perfect, you can enjoy it more without worrying about dents or scratches all of the time, and you can take it to the track and not worry about ruining a perfect car. Not every car has to be a show car.

The BaT commentors are so whiny, boo hoo it doesn't look like it rolled out of a museum. Gimme a break. Focus on the real issues; why would you LS swap a car, upgrade the suspension and put sticky tires on it but leave the comfort seats? If you even try to enjoy that thing you'll find yourself in the passenger seat or up against the driver's door with no seat bolsters.

I dunno Varg - I was looking at the photo's on a larger screen, there appears to be a lot of rust that was painted over/hidden on the floor pan. I would have no problem swapping stuff over to a better chassis or just throw the whole drive train in to the race car, but I feel like there is some questions on the car that may knock the price down.

[fight4life28]

That LS1 car is cool, but seems like they did the swap in "not the best" chassis. I'd love to buy something like that and re shell it. Saves the hassle of figuring out the swap.

Yeah I'l keep my eye on this one. But Only 500 miles have been added since the engine swap was performed? Seems like you would be making sure some of things hold up.