1982 BMW (E21) 323I

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of BMW’s E21-generation sedan in highly original and clean condition.
• Powered by a 2.3-litre six-cylinder Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injected motor, with rare five -speed Getrag manual transmission.
• Recent full service less than 2,000 km ago, and the car has a well-documented maintenance history.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Never modified or restored, kept in clean original condition, and sold with a number of spares.
• Retains the full suite of original books, service history and tools in original condition.

CONDITION

• The car has not been damaged, and bodywork is in good condition
• As demonstrated in the photographs, the original silver paintwork is in good condition for the age and mileage. It presents with some fading on the roof, bonnet and boot, which have borne the brunt of the Australian sun, and various small areas of stone chipping and wear. The detailed photo gallery below provides extensive documentation of its current condition.
• The driver’s side rear vision mirror is cracked, and some exterior trim is beginning to show its age
• The 323i still has its original interior, with the upholstery and trim evidently having been well-cared for, now in charming preserved condition.
• There are two small tears in the driver’s seat and the piping is beginning to lift. The passenger-side door handle top is missing and the storage compartment cracked.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Mitchell Automotive in Edwardstown performed a service on the car at 240,000 km, installing new Bilstein shock absorbers, new front control arms and radiator, and changing the oil filter and engine oil.
• Prior to that, Percat Automotive performed servicing on the car.
• It has recently been fitted with new Westlake Radial RP18 tyres.

SUMMARY

This 1982 BMW 323i is a highly original and mechanically sound example of the first generation of 3 Series sedans. Well preserved, it is sold with an excellent history file as well as all of its original books and tools, making it a great option for a driver who values originality and the character that comes with it.

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 This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.