BMW 320i Cabriolet E30 (1988)

For sale is a 1988 BMW 320i Convertible (E30) in black metallic with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• Sought-after six-cylinder engine with manual transmission
• Owned by the current owner for 13 years, extremely well-maintained collector’s car
• The current owner has extensively restored the BMW, including:
• Completely overhauled engine (engine block honed, pistons and valves replaced, and valves machine-ground—video available) approximately 10 years ago; since then, the car has been driven a total of less than 100 kilometers, exclusively for maintenance runs
• New leather interior with M-style sport seats, high-quality original M Nappa leather
• Complete repainting approx. 12 years ago
• Hot wax cavity sealing ("Mike Sander") of the bare chassis
• All wheel bearings, dampers, steering/track rods, and rubber bushings/mounts on the axles have been replaced
• Brake system completely overhauled
• Clutch replaced
• Windshield replaced
• Prior to restoration, the car had been a project vehicle for many years and was not driven, which explains the low mileage of 64,364 kilometers
• In March 2026, the timing belt was replaced, the valves were adjusted, and a service was performed
• New tires
• MOT valid until February 2028 and H-license plate

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• First registration: Germany, 06/1988
• Location: 28844 Weyhe, Germany
• Number of previous owners: more than 5 (current owner for 13 years)
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV valid until 02/2028
• Ready to drive immediately, but currently not registered

Model history

The BMW E30 was introduced in November 1982 as the successor to the first 3 Series (E21) and further developed under design chief Claus Luthe. Unlike its predecessor, the E30 was offered in significantly more variants, including two- and four-door sedans, a convertible, and later the Touring. Thanks to its diverse body styles and the characteristic inline-six engines, the E30 became one of the most influential and successful generations of the BMW 3 Series.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Exterior color: Black Metallic
• Interior: red leather upholstery in very good, nearly new condition (has already been reupholstered)
• Black convertible top in good condition
• Repainting: The car was completely repainted about 12 years ago

Engine and transmission:

• 2.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine with 129 hp (95 kW)
• Manual transmission
• Engine overhauled approximately 10 years ago (engine block honed, pistons and valves replaced, and valves machine-ground)

Mileage:

• Mileage: 64,364 km (as recorded)
• Mileage verifiable: no

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV reports
• Video of engine overhaul available, according to the owner

Tires, body & underbody:

• Tires: new
• Body: very good condition with only minimal age-related wear
• Underbody: very good condition, no known rust
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition.

Known defects:

• No defects are known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.

Summary

For sale is a 1988 BMW 320i Convertible (E30) in Black Metallic with red leather interior and M-style sport seats. The vehicle has an H-license plate and a TÜV inspection valid until February 2028, is ready to drive immediately, and has recently undergone a service. The car underwent extensive restoration several years ago. Of particular note is the completely overhauled engine, which included replacing the pistons and valves as well as honing the engine block. It has covered less than 100 kilometers since then. The vehicle is complemented by refurbished leather upholstery. Overall, this classic BMW 3 Series presents itself as an interesting modern classic for enthusiasts of the E30 series.