1982 BMW E21 323i 
4th had and only 46,200 km

The first six-cylinder 3 Series s…
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1982 BMW E21 323i

4th had and only 46,200 km The first six-cylinder 3 Series sports car Perfect working condition, major restoration work done French registration title Chassis n° WBAAH3107D8405726 Three years after the first 5 Series (type E 12), BMW continues the reorganization of its range and presents the small 3 Series at the 1975 Munich show, destined to replace the successful 02 series. Like its predecessor, it is initially proposed only with 4-cylinders, from 90 to 125 HP. This 2-door coupe integrates in a reduced size (4.35 m) the technology of the large 6-cylinder sedans. Its new design, in the tone of the 1970s, confesses its kinship with its predecessor and its big sister with an inimitable squalid face. At the end of 1977, the small 3 Series welcomes under its hood a 6-cylinder with the 320/6 and the 323i, equipped with the K-Jetronic injection and putting out 143 hp. They replace respectively the 320 and 320i with 4-cylinders and inaugurate a long and successful saga. Like the latter, the 323i is distinguished by its four-headlight grille, yellow in France. The 323i grille logo and the tachometer that goes up to 8000 rpm are specific. At the rear two chrome exhaust outlets, one on each side of the skirt. Out of 1,354,961 3 Series E21, 137,107 are 323i. Demanding, the B. brothers always prefer models with low mileage and a clear history, if possible first hand cars. They found this particular example in September 2019 and bought it immediately. It is one of the very last models (model year 1983) and is therefore a phase 2, with large black plastic mirrors on the windows and a dashboard with digital clock. Previously, it was registered 8824 JD 93 then 910 QND 75. It is in an exceptional condition! This 323i is equipped with a sunroof, a 5-speed mechanical gearbox (11 HP) and small 13-inch BBS wheels. A complete mechanical rebuild was performed upon purchase: ignition, all hoses and sensors, timing belt and accessories, water pump, radiator, visco-coupler, shocks, brake rebuild, bearings, tank, pressure regulator, exhaust, front end rebuild, transmission silentblocks, draining of all fluids... In June 2017, the cylinder head was rebuilt as well as a complete engine sealing with the replacement of engine mounts. In 2018, the injectors had also been replaced. In use, the engine proves to be exhilarating, flexible and powerful with always nice torque. The idle is perfect, without jerks and its behavior is of the healthiest. A complete paint job in its original color (BMW schwarz) was also done and all the interior, in beige sheets without any mark of time, was dismantled and cleaned (carpet included). Even more recently, the repair of the ventilation block and the replacement of the heating radiator were carried out. Everything is now perfectly functional. If the price was still low eight years ago, the price has risen since then, as the line and the qualities of the model are no longer to be demonstrated. No doubt that it will not stop there and that our example will attract the attention of vintage BMW amateurs. 30 octaves in harmony Ils ont grandi à l’arrière de ces voitures. Petits, les deux frères épluchaient les magazines, dévoraient les essais dans la presse spécialisée et comptaient les voitures déposées depuis la file de gauche sur l’Autoroute. Ce six en ligne est fantastique se disaient-ils. Les deux frères ont bien grandi et, depuis les rues de Paris qui rejoignent une campagne proche, ils leur font jouer des vocalisent... Ayant accumulé plusieurs « partitions » du constructeur germanique, il est venu le temps pour eux d’en confier quatre d’entre elles à d’autres grands enfants, adeptes eux aussi, du souffle de ces quatre cantatrices. They grew up in the back of these cars. When they were kids, the two brothers would read magazines, devour tests drive in the press and count the cars dropped off from the fast lane on the Motorway. This six-cylinders engine is fantastic, they thought. The two brothers have grown up and, from the streets of Paris to a nearby countryside, they are playing vocalizations... Having accumulated several «scores» from the German manufacturer, the time has come for them to entrust four of them to other grown-up children, who are also fans of the breath of these four singers.

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1982 BMW E21 323i

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