First e30's off the line

[lowbrow1]

Anyone know when exactly E30 production began? My vin shows a nov 82' build date. Does anyone know what the first vin numbers started at for LHD E30's?

[e30_kid89]

I think the really early e30s started with a digit instead of the letter. The EARLIEST E30 production goes back to july 1982, but it was RHD and a prototype and doesnt really count as a production car. You really got a 11/82 e30? If so you might have one of the first e30s made since BMW's 11 E30 press release cars all have 12/82 production dates. Post vin??

[lowbrow1]

Vin # is WBAAA7106D7525471.

[e30_kid89]

Looks like they only used numbers in the beginning of VINs for their prototype cars. Okay take it off now lol.

[lowbrow1]

Good job using your trusty restoration bible. I hope someone can help with this info. And yes i've used the search. Every search I know of.

[lowbrow1]

First model 7525000?

ok I tried something different. On real OEM I backtracked vin numbers until I got to the earliest results. A vin # of last 7 dig of 7525000 lists the earliest production of 12/81 e30 323i. During the next year 2500 323i e30's
were produced. Mine being #471. I assume the low production # was because they were still producing other models and were still in R & D mode. If this info seems correct i"d appreciate feedback. Thanks

[N2MYE30]

Lets see some more pix! Looks like you got a nice piece of history.

[spoolin318i]

word

[lowbrow1]

These pics are when I first received the car. Have updated a few things since. Will get updated picts when weather eases up. Right now its 11 degrees with snow.

[StereoInstaller1]

Do 323s have the front mount battery?

[Mr.sexymorningvoice]

why the front euro, and rear db?

[mikeedler]

I had a euro 323i that was a Dec. 82 car also, but it is long gone for about 10 years now. never seen one older that DEC. 82 here either. I also owned a few 1982 323 E21s here too.

[lowbrow1]

why the front euro, and rear db?

Ignorant Federalization I beleive. I'm trying to find a rear but you probably know how difficult that is. I may have to tuck the rear and paint them both for a more uniform look or go with plastic rear and paint the front. Both will prob look like shizzle.

[lowbrow1]

Any comments on my bumper dilemma?

[dude8383]

Go for euro dude...be patient :)