BMW 325i Cabriolet E30 | 1992 Highlights: – 2.5-litre straight-six engine, petrol, 5-speed manual transmission – 244,000 km on the odometer – Black paintwork with a black soft top – Grey leather interior – Cross-spoke alloy wheels The private seller offers for sale this 1992 BMW 325i Cabriolet E30, powered by a 2.5-litre straight-six petrol engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It is finished in black with a matching black soft top, a timeless combination that underlines the crisp, square-cut lines of the E30 body, and it rides on classic cross-spoke alloy wheels. The cabin is trimmed in grey leather, with supportive front seats, a three-spoke BMW steering wheel and the familiar driver-oriented dashboard that BMW made its trademark. The odometer reads 244,000 km. The car was originally bought by the current owner as his first cabriolet and has since grown into a recognised classic in his hands. With a growing collection and too little time to drive them all, he has decided to pass it on to a new enthusiast. The car comes with a valid roadworthiness inspection and is ready to be enjoyed. The E30 3 Series was introduced in 1982 and is widely regarded as one of the finest compact sports saloons ever built. In 1986 BMW added a factory cabriolet to the range, engineered and built in-house at Regensburg rather than by an outside coachbuilder. To compensate for the missing roof, the body was extensively reinforced, and unlike the earlier Baur conversions with their fixed roll bar, the factory cabriolet had no roll-over hoop at all, giving it a particularly clean and elegant profile. The 325i was the top regular model of the range, and the cabriolet remained in production until 1993, outliving the E30 saloon. At the heart of the 325i is the M20 straight-six, a smooth and free-revving engine with around 170 hp that gives the car lively performance and the turbine-like sound for which BMW six-cylinders are famous. Combined with rear-wheel drive, a precise 5-speed manual gearbox and balanced handling, it delivers a genuinely engaging driving experience with the roof down. Today, well-specified six-cylinder E30 Cabriolets are increasingly sought after by collectors, and this black 325i represents a rewarding way into one of BMW’s most iconic model lines. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction cars offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This car is currently located in: East Flanders province, Belgium. This car drives, brakes and shifts. The car has a Belgian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible cars to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more