BMW 318i Baur E30 Cabriolet (1983)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 174 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Low mileage of 94,938 kilometers, partially verifiable and plausible
• The last service was performed in 2025
• 5-speed manual transmission installed

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

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is gray
• The body is in good condition with minor signs of wear
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 248 and 571 micrometers (Image 168)
• The vehicle has not been in any accidents under its current ownership
• No specific damage to the paint or body is known
• Small paint blisters on the wheel well (Image 85) and rust spots on the side sills (Image 86)
• 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 wear
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• Known technical defects 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
• 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 booklet available, but not complete (Images 165–166)
• Various invoices available

Summary

For sale is a 1983 BMW 318i Baur Convertible in gray with a black leather interior and 94,938 kilometers on the odometer. 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 paint 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, and 5-speed manual transmission. This is an interesting opportunity to acquire a characterful BMW 318i Baur Cabrio from the early 1980s, featuring classic equipment and good documentation.