BMW 318i Baur Cabrio (1983)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 174 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Low mileage of 94,938 kilometers, verifiable
• The last service was performed in 2025
• A current appraisal report is available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1983
• Engine: 1.8-liter M10 inline four-cylinder engine with 105 PS (77 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Gray
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through March 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Information coming soon

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted gray.
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear and minor scratches or dents.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 248 and 571 micrometers (Figure 168).
• Under its current ownership, the vehicle has been in an accident-free condition.
• No specific damage to the paint or body is known.
• There is no known active rust.
• The tires have a tread depth of approximately 7 mm on the front left and front right, and approximately 6 mm on the rear left and rear right (Figure 168).

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather.
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of use, minimal dirt, or wear.
• There are no known damages to the interior.
• Overall, the interior appears well-maintained.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• Known technical issues include a non-functioning temperature gauge, an overheating warning light, and a right-side mirror that can only be adjusted manually.
• No other technical defects are known.
• The 1.8-liter M10 inline four-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• The 5-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly.
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system.
• The last service was performed in 2025.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Number of owners: 3
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership.

Service History

• Various invoices available
• 2025: Last service

Documents

• Service logbook available, but not complete (Images 165–166)
• Various invoices available
• Current appraisal report available

Summary

For sale is a 1983 BMW 318i Baur Convertible in gray with a black leather interior and a verifiable mileage of 94,938 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is in its third ownership, is registered, and has a TÜV inspection valid through March 2028 as well as an H license plate. Both the body and the interior are in good condition; the vehicle has been partially repainted and has had no accidents under its current ownership. This BMW is particularly attractive due to its rare Baur Cabrio conversion, low mileage, 5-speed manual transmission, classic car registration, and the included appraisal report. This is an interesting opportunity to acquire a distinctive early 1980s BMW 318i Baur Cabrio with classic features and good documentation.