SOLD: 1987 325is

[geovangelist]

1987 BMW 325is E30 coupe
WBAAA2306H3111751

100 high resolution pics taken March 2019 here

Delphin Grey Metallic and Cardinal Red 5-speed 207,xxx miles
3rd owner, first year 325is with rare and beautiful color combo
Car has been restored in last 5,000 miles. PO began the restoration but I have taken the car to the next level.
FL/GA car for first 30 years; sunny day and show car in PA for last 3 years and 7,000 miles.
Car has a clean Carfax and is straight and dry and has a clean title, registered in my name. BMWCCA member.
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Mechanicals
New Clutch kit (Sachs) – pressure plate, pilot bearing, pivot pin, throw out bearing
New Brakes: calipers/rotors/pads/sensors, booster check valve and booster vacuum hose, fresh brake fluid @ 204,xxx
New fuel injectors and spark plugs
New radiator, new upper radiator hose and radiator mount
New A/C compressor/condenser, new a/c temp/evap sensor and charged with R134, repaired blower motor – A/C blows cold
New heater core – heat blows hot
New front control arms
New Flex-disk
New motor and transmission mounts
New Control-arm bushings
New timing belt and tensioner
New fuel and water pumps
New airflow mass meter boot, breather hose for crankcase
New windshield washer check valve and grommet
New thermostat
New trunk seals
New front and rear sunroof seals
Re-built axles
Re-built wheel cylinders
Re-built window motors
New tires 6,500 miles ago
Alignment 10/18 (100 miles ago)
New blower motor 10/18
Wiper blades 10/18
Oil and filter change 3/19
 
PPI 3/19 Tillson Motors (BMW Indy shop in Philadelphia):
Compression:
Cylinder 1 = 165
Cylinder 2 = 160
Cylinder 3 = 165
Cylinder 4 = 170
Cylinder 5 = 165
Cylinder 6 = 170

Suspension/Aero
New lowering springs (Vaugland) and shocks (KYB) – lowers car 1-1.5”
Factory front air dam and rear spoiler
Factory 3.73 LSD

Cosmetics
Glass out professional Delphin Grey re-paint with 3 coats of clear coat(2016)
New BMW correct Cardinal red interior (2016)
Tucked bumpers
Rear pop out windows work as they should
New front seat belt receivers
New BMW M-style shift knob
New BMW all weather floor mats

Accessories
E36 Z3 Short Steering rack (2.7 turns to lock) from Zionsville BMW with new p/s reservoir
Hella 500 Black Magic Driving lights with custom mount and interior switch wired to parking lights switch
New Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel plus original BMW steering wheel
Euro clock keeps excellent time
New Ansa sport exhaust
Factory tool kit
Removed radio antennae but comes with sale

Books/records
Stamped BMW service book
All work professionally done (Bavarian Specialties and Tillson Motors – E30 specialists in Philadelphia) with receipts for parts and labor totaling $16K (2017-19).
21mpg city and 27 hwy (@ 75mph)

Known issues:
Cruise control does not work
Crack in the dash
Stereo works intermittently
Two dime-sized spots with Delphin touch-up paint, professionally applied

[laidback93]

I'm in love with this car.

Delphin over Cardinal looks so damn good. One of my favorite color combos.

GLWS

[geovangelist]

Thanks for the compliment. All PMs replied to.

Quick backstory on my E30 - I did a fly in to Savannah and drive home to Philadelphia when I purchased this car almost three years ago. The car had been a Southern car its whole life, and I was tired of looking at rusted out East coast examples, so I bought this car with hopes of making it a DD. While the PO made some beautiful improvements to the car, they were mostly cosmetic - including windows out Delphin paint and BMW correct Cardinal interior. The sport seats look brand new and are incredibly comfortable.

I have done several 500 mile days in this car and with the refurbished seats and ice-cold A/C, this car is a very capable road trip vehicle. In fact, I would not hesitate for the next owner to do a fly in and drive home. The oil is fresh, the tires have lots of meat on them, and the salt is off the roads in PA.

So why am I selling? I invested quite a bit of time and over $16k in mechanical and OEM+ upgrades to make this car drive like new. When I was working with my mechanic to do the mechanical updates and upgrades, I was thinking of creating a 32 year old DD. No expense was spared and my mechanics had the green light to fix anything “while you’re in there.”

But truth be told, I couldn’t bring myself to expose this car to the elements of NE daily driving. It’s just too nice. So, it has become a bit of a garage queen, joining a G50 coupe as a sunny day driver and show car. I’m opening up space in the warehouse this spring for an E46M3, so I’d like to pass this car on to the next caretaker.

If you would like a walk around or cold start or driving video, PM me and I would be happy to oblige. Or plan a trip to Philly! Fly in, I’ll pick you up at the airport. Come do the whole historic tour, see the cherry blossoms (which are just a couple of weeks away), and then drive home. Clear title in my name and March 2019 PPI in hand.


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[CaptRiskyBiscuits]

I apparently need to save more money for an e30 because this is just incredible!

[Fasteddie222]

Beautiful car and color combo! I have the same 1987 325is White with cardinal red interior and man I love it!!! Metal Bumpers are the best!

[geovangelist]

I know what you mean@Fasteddie222. The Cardinal seats are oh-so-80s, in the best possible way. Although there were lower mile examples available when I bought this car, the color combo and solid condition on this car were what sold me. The Delphin and Cardinal just pops and the car drives with no rattles or squeaks. And remember, in the 80s, grey was a pretty rare color in the sea of reds, whites and bronzits. Of course, the modern production color palette of most car makers leans heavily towards grey and silver, so that is easy to forget. In the dozens of car related events that I've entered this car - including BMWCCA vintage events and Radwood - I've yet to encounter another Delphin and Cardinal combo.

[geovangelist]

Weekend bump


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[jlb11369]

hello sir how far are you from NYC ?
my wife loves visiting new place and we never been there
would like to see the car in person
thanks JB

[geovangelist]

Thanks to JB for coming down from NYC on Thursday to check out the car. While I wish we could have made a deal after taking the E30 on a backroads tour of the area on an exceptionally beautiful spring day, I understand that you’ve got to sell your 1982 528i Euro Grey market car first to open up a garage space. Those Alpina wheels you’ve got on it are cool! Maybe you can chime in on the condition and driving dynamics of my E30 when you get a chance after your thorough top to bottom inspection. It was fun to watch you in my rear view mirror as you chased me in my air cooled Carrera [emoji1360]


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[jlb11369]

Thanks to JB for coming down from NYC on Thursday to check out the car. While I wish we could have made a deal after taking the E30 on a backroads tour of the area on an exceptionally beautiful spring day, I understand that you’ve got to sell your 1982 528i Euro Grey market car first to open up a garage space. Those Alpina wheels you’ve got on it are cool! Maybe you can chime in on the condition and driving dynamics of my E30 when you get a chance after your thorough top to bottom inspection. It was fun to watch you in my rear view mirror as you chased me in my air cooled Carrera [emoji1360]


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Thanks to you JW for all your time and letting me drive that beautiful e30.
My wife and I felt in love with your city and your recommendation for good food was awesome .... well let talk about the e30 for potential buyers
the car looks great has a top paint job so is the interior..
the 5 speed shifts nice, with lots of pull
the engine sound great and very clean
the suspension for my taste felt very confortable not hard but no soft either
the steering its amazing very tight and responsive
I'm not an expert just an bimmer enthusiast, have owned many different models during the last 30 years.
hope this helps someone out there..
thanks again JW :)

[geovangelist]

Bump

[Monte30]

Wow

Hi, the car is gorgeous! I have a Delphin '87 325is that I bought last year that is, sadly, automatic. I also have an '89 ix (auto) and I've recently been thinking to sell both and buy something perfect. Looks I may have found it! What is the green toggle switch beneath the dash for? I am super tempted to buy your car. I may have to fly/ drive down from Ottawa and have a look.
I just have to think about all the financial logistics (too bad the exchange rate is so lousy (for me).

Cheers,
Omar.

P.S. Why did you swap out the steering wheel for that Mofo? The original M-tech wheels are so classic

[geovangelist]

Thanks for the kind words. C’mon down for a test drive Omar! I retained the stock steering wheel if the new owner prefers that to the Momo steering wheel. Personally, I like the smaller diameter Momo steering wheel coupled with the Zionsville shorter steering rack from the Z3 that my Indy shop installed for me. It is so tight and responsive. To my eye, the Momo wheel fits the stock aesthetic of the car. I know there are some folks who even swap the Momo horn button for a BMW Roundel button.

[geovangelist]

Cold start and walk around video from this morning https://photos.app.goo.gl/SGJ5QvVQQ6UNCofDA


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[iflookzkill]

Beautiful example! GLWS!