1990 BMW (E30) 325I CONVERTIBLE - MOTORSPORT EDITION

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of the rare ‘Motorsport Edition’ 325i, produced between 1988 and 1991, with a Sebring Grey finish and the correct Napa-Tex 'bubble' upholstery. 
• It is powered by the 170hp 2.5-litre straight-six engine, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
• One of only 250 Sebring Grey Motorsport Edition cars produced in 1990.
• It has been driven sparingly in recent years, but is offered in excellent mechanical order.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The ‘Motorsport Edition’ cars featured the M-Tech 2 bodykit, sport suspension, and an extended leather interior with the unique ‘bubble’ design on the seat centre panels.
• Its Sebring Grey paintwork was only available for the 1990 model year.
• An aftermarket Sony stereo has been installed in the cabin.
• It is accompanied by the original owner’s wallet that includes original stamped service book, owner’s manuals and other operating handbooks supplied with the vehicle when it was new. The original tool kit is also fully intact, and there is a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its resprayed Sebring Grey paintwork is in excellent condition, with a few minor blemishes to the front end and some light scratching to the underside.
• Inside, its black and Napa-Tex ‘bubble’ leather upholstery is in good shape, with light creases to the black leather bolsters. There is also some spare ‘bubble’ trim accompanying the vehicle for any possible future repairs.
• A few light marks can be seen on the switchgear controls, along with small scuffs around the handbrake.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 20 February 2021 at 118,622 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car has been serviced recently, with the vendor noting that the roof has also been repaired, and the rear plastic screen has been replaced.

SUMMARY

This BMW (E30) 325i Convertible is one of only 250 ‘Motorsport Edition’ cars produced in 1990, with a Sebring Grey finish and the unique ‘bubble’ interior. It now presents in very smart condition, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection of rare BMWs or other modern classics.

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