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Presented for sale is a truly exceptional 1980 BMW E21 320, a numbers-matching example with just 135,000 original kilometers. Finding an E21 in this condition, with documented long-term ownership and originality intact, has become increasingly rare, placing this car firmly in collector-grade territory.
Owned by a single owner since 1981, this E21 reflects decades of careful preservation and respectful restoration. It represents a harmonious balance between originality and comprehensive refurbishment, ensuring the car remains true to its era while being fully usable and enjoyable today.
The exterior has been fully restored to a high standard. The body was completely stripped and repainted in its original factory color, resulting in a deep, uniform finish that beautifully highlights the E21’s clean lines and classic BMW proportions. The chrome bumpers have been refurbished, and the car sits on fully restored original Alpina 13-inch wheels, completing the period-correct appearance with authenticity and elegance.
Mechanically, the vehicle has undergone an extensive and meticulous restoration, with significant attention paid to both reliability and long-term preservation. The original carbureted 6-cylinder engine remains in place, paired with the original 4-speed manual transmission, delivering the engaging and analog driving experience that defines classic BMWs of this era. Numerous components have been serviced, and replaced as required, ensuring the car performs smoothly, confidently, and exactly as intended from the factory. This is a mechanically sorted E21, ready to be driven and enjoyed without hesitation.
Supporting systems have also been addressed, including cooling, steering, suspension, braking, drivetrain sealing, and fuel delivery. These works ensure not only performance but peace of mind for the next owner, whether the car is used for weekend drives, classic events, or display within a collection.
Inside, the cabin remains a standout example of originality. The original fabric seats have been carefully preserved and present in excellent condition, maintaining the correct texture and appearance. The dashboard and center console remain original, showing only minimal wear consistent with age, further reinforcing the authenticity of the interior. A newly restored roof lining, finished to original specification, completes the cabin and enhances the overall presentation.
The full exhaust system, hoses, battery, and tires are all new, ensuring the car is not only visually correct but mechanically dependable. This E21 is fully restored both externally and mechanically and is genuinely ready to be enjoyed immediately
To further enhance peace of mind, the sale will also include a one-year service contract.
For more information or to schedule a viewing, please call or message on WhatsApp only.
Serious buyers only please.
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