When BMW discontinued production of the 02 Cabriolet in the 1970s, the compact convertible market segment was for a long time dominated by a void of open convertibles without safety bars. It was not until the open threesome based on the BMW E30 presented at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt in 1985 that a BMW Cabriolet was added to the model range again after more than 15 years. At the beginning, BMW delivered its convertible exclusively with the six-cylinder engine with 2.5 liters and 171 hp already known from the sedan. Later, the 320i and 318i rounded off the convertible range downwards. Until 1993, the three-seater convertible rolled off the production line almost unchanged.

Now a BMW E30 325i Cabriolet from the year of construction 1990 can be auctioned off in this auction: This is a first-hand vehicle, which was registered for the first time in Germany on 03.05.1990. The first and only owner – who according to the current seller is a BMW collector – called this convertible with the FIN WBABB11010EB91552 his own for over 30 years. Although there is no checkbook for this E30, the history can be traced approximately through various documents. A key set is still available for the BMW, the last completed TÜV runs until July 2023 and the Convertible is already in possession of an H-approval. Matching numbers should be given according to seller information.

Due to the soft top disappearing under the soft top box, a beautiful silhouette of the E30 results when the roof is open, which is neither clouded by a safety bar nor by a buttoned-up tarpaulin. No cracks in the fabric hood or the plastic rear window can be removed from the blue fabric deck on this BMW 325i. Serious damage to the body in "Royal Blue Metallic", which has already been partially repainted, is not to be criticized – The current owner gives the only drop of courage minor stone chips in the area of the vehicle front. All add-on parts on the car are completely preserved and present themselves in good condition, even the chrome still shines well. The current owner can rule out an accident with this 325i.

Original BMW multi-spoke rims in perfect condition, together with hankook tyres as good as new, ensure the visual appearance of this convertible. The condition of the brakes as well as the condition of the chassis is stated by the seller as in order. Modifications in these areas can not be found.

Extravagance is provided by the leather interior in "cardinal red": No damage can be removed from the red sports leather seats with leg rest adjustment, only the driver's seat is somewhat patinated on the entry side cheeks. Coarse signs of wear on the three-spoke steering wheel or the gear lever are not to be criticized. Overall, the interior of this E30 is in a well-preserved condition corresponding to the mileage without damage. On board this 325i are, among other things, the following features: power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, ABS and a contemporary BMW Bavaria radio.

133,990 kilometers can be read off the speedometer in the instrument cluster of this E30 convertible: A service booklet is not available, but the seller states that various documents exist for partial traceability of the history of this 325i. According to this, a speedometer change took place at the Hamann workshop. The speedometer reading now is about 219,500 Km. All instruments in the interior are in perfect working order.

This E30 Cabriolet is powered by a 2.5-litre in-line six-cylinder engine that transmits its 170 hp to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual transmission. According to the current holder, no defects in the technology can be listed. Only recently, a great service took place at the company Hamann Motorsport.

On the underbody side, a well-preserved condition corresponding to the total mileage can be taken. If you are looking for a classic convertible with compact dimensions and clear body lines and do not want to miss the sound of an in-line six-cylinder, this 325i Cabriolet is the perfect choice.

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