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Selling my 1987 BMW 325i e30 Convertible. I purchased this car from the second owner in original shape several months ago and have gone through the car from head to tails.
Basics:
'87 325i Convertible
5-speed from the factory
116,500 ish miles on a broken odometer. I gather the car has about 165k on it by now
Original Beverly Hills car with "Sunset" License plates.
Most records since new.
Exterior:
I have swapped a set of European bumpers with the appropriate 86-87 style European front valence. The bumpers have been painted black and look great, valence is color matched. I painted the fog light blanks black but have more color matched paint if you'd like them silver. The early-early cars had black fog light blanks and I always liked the look. To finish the euro-conversion the car also has a set of oem euro grills and Bosch "Euro-Smileys" headlights.
All original paint, never in an accident. Paint shines up well but has light fading on the sides (see below side trim behind the doors on the pics). There are some dings, the largest being on the driver fender. which can be addressed by paint-less dent removal, I just haven't had the time.
Lastly the car received a brand new black Twillfast (same as new BMWs, not the cheap Stayfast stuff) convertible top with new tensioning straps. Rear window is crystal clear and the top fits perfectly. Rear convertible top lid struts replaced as well.
Interior:
I re-upholstered the interior in cardinal red Italian leather (not vinyl!) and installed seat heaters (with factory harness and switches). It has the original crack-free dash with the very rare wood-grain trim and cassette holder. I installed a period-correct Blaupunkt CD player which has AUX in for bluetooth/iphone integration. The factory amp was bypassed and everything works as it should including the antenna.
Mechanical:
A/C has been completely converted over to R134a using new o-rings, a new parallel flow condenser, r134a specific TXV, Drier, Pressure Switch , flushed lines and new pag oil. It was put on vacuum for 30+ minutes, sat over night to ensure no leaks and charged with r134a. It blows around 35 degree Fahrenheit from the vents.
Engine has a new timing belt, water pump, acc belts, valve adjustment, oil change (Liquimoly), spark plugs and all new filters (air/oil/fuel).
Clutch was replaced by the previous owner including all hydraulics.
Driveline received a new center support bearing, guibo, transmission oil (Redline MTL) and transmission mounts
Suspension was refreshed using Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R cabrio-specific lowering springs, Powerflex Poly e36 M3 offset control arm bushings. Ball joints were in serviceable shape as they had previously been addressed.
Steering was upgraded with a 96+ E36 M3 steering rack that was completely resealed and installed with the adapter kit to provide considerably quicker steering (3.2 turns lock to lock). Car received a 4-wheel alignment afterwards.
Brakes: All new textar pads and rotors along with new ATE TYP200 brake fluid.
Wheels: 15x7 Style 10 "technocast" wheels with 205/50R15 Falken Azenis tires which are a few weeks old.
I've worked incredibly hard to make this car look, drive and feel like it came off the lot. There are still some smaller issues that should be addressed which are the odometer gears and the dings I mentioned. I'll gladly answer any questions you may have.
Selling because I've been playing with my Volvo instead. (don't judge, it's an "R" :))
$8500 in Los Angeles.
Sold Sold Sold Sold
Selling my 1987 BMW 325i e30 Convertible. I purchased this car from the second owner in original shape several months ago and have gone through the car from head to tails.
Basics:
'87 325i Convertible
5-speed from the factory
116,500 ish miles on a broken odometer. I gather the car has about 165k on it by now
Original Beverly Hills car with "Sunset" License plates.
Most records since new.
Exterior:
I have swapped a set of European bumpers with the appropriate 86-87 style European front valence. The bumpers have been painted black and look great, valence is color matched. I painted the fog light blanks black but have more color matched paint if you'd like them silver. The early-early cars had black fog light blanks and I always liked the look. To finish the euro-conversion the car also has a set of oem euro grills and Bosch "Euro-Smileys" headlights.
All original paint, never in an accident. Paint shines up well but has light fading on the sides (see below side trim behind the doors on the pics). There are some dings, the largest being on the driver fender. which can be addressed by paint-less dent removal, I just haven't had the time.
Lastly the car received a brand new black Twillfast (same as new BMWs, not the cheap Stayfast stuff) convertible top with new tensioning straps. Rear window is crystal clear and the top fits perfectly. Rear convertible top lid struts replaced as well.
Interior:
I re-upholstered the interior in cardinal red Italian leather (not vinyl!) and installed seat heaters (with factory harness and switches). It has the original crack-free dash with the very rare wood-grain trim and cassette holder. I installed a period-correct Blaupunkt CD player which has AUX in for bluetooth/iphone integration. The factory amp was bypassed and everything works as it should including the antenna.
Mechanical:
A/C has been completely converted over to R134a using new o-rings, a new parallel flow condenser, r134a specific TXV, Drier, Pressure Switch , flushed lines and new pag oil. It was put on vacuum for 30+ minutes, sat over night to ensure no leaks and charged with r134a. It blows around 35 degree Fahrenheit from the vents.
Engine has a new timing belt, water pump, acc belts, valve adjustment, oil change (Liquimoly), spark plugs and all new filters (air/oil/fuel).
Clutch was replaced by the previous owner including all hydraulics.
Driveline received a new center support bearing, guibo, transmission oil (Redline MTL) and transmission mounts
Suspension was refreshed using Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R cabrio-specific lowering springs, Powerflex Poly e36 M3 offset control arm bushings. Ball joints were in serviceable shape as they had previously been addressed.
Steering was upgraded with a 96+ E36 M3 steering rack that was completely resealed and installed with the adapter kit to provide considerably quicker steering (3.2 turns lock to lock). Car received a 4-wheel alignment afterwards.
Brakes: All new textar pads and rotors along with new ATE TYP200 brake fluid.
Wheels: 15x7 Style 10 "technocast" wheels with 205/50R15 Falken Azenis tires which are a few weeks old.
I've worked incredibly hard to make this car look, drive and feel like it came off the lot. There are still some smaller issues that should be addressed which are the odometer gears and the dings I mentioned. I'll gladly answer any questions you may have.
Selling because I've been playing with my Volvo instead. (don't judge, it's an "R" :))
$8500 in Los Angeles.
Sold Sold Sold Sold
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