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1982 Bmw 320i Alpina Tribute on 2040-cars

Year:1982 Mileage:136382 Color: Blue /
Black

Location:

Sun Valley, California, United States

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0L M10
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: WBAAG3309C8055739 Year: 1982
Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: 2 Door
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 136,382
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Up for reluctant auction:

I present to you... Duke!

Quite possibly one of the most beautiful, and fantastic driving E21's on the planet. This car has a story or two. It has been owned, and meticulously cared for by two very well known names in the BMW community.

The second owner of the car, was Jimbo Reverente, a well known Guy in E21 circles. He bought the car from the original owner, in clean, unmolested condition. Jimbo took a lot of time and care to give the car everything it needs. The 2.0L engine was meticulously gone through,cleaned up, detailed to better than new condition. The body was detailed. The brakes were redone, stock in front, and 323i disc brakes and calipers in the rear. Stainless steel brake lines were added, and of course, ATE Blue. The suspension was redone with Bilstein Sport shocks, and "slightly modified" H&R springs, the ride height and feel are now perfect. A 3.91 LSD diff was added, with fresh Redline fluid. a new exhaust was fitted, with 2.25" mandrel bent down pipes on back. A high flow cat was added. For the lighting, Jimbo added the Hella Big and small kit for E21's. This is a rare option, with superior lighting performance, and a distinct Euro look. Jimbo was forced to sell when he accepted a job in the Philippines. A lot of work went into making it one of the cleanest best driving E21's around. A lot of his work was documented on the E21 BLOGs.

Jimbo sold the car to another E21 enthusiast, and well known BMW tuner, Mano Agulian. Mano is known well for his wild E30, and 2002 builds through GROMA Race Fabrication, and now through Manofied Engineering. His long term goal was to find a super clean E21, and make his version of the perfect car. Once Mano made the decision that he had to look no further for the "right" car, the deal was made. The car was already quite beautiful, so any changes had to be well thought out.

The driveline was gone through extensively, all new bushings were added. fine tuning was done. The idea was to do an Alpina replica, with the L Jet M30 straight 6 cylinder and all. Mano started collecting parts, and having them carefully grafted onto the car. Original Alpina front and rear spoilers were added. The Alpina graphics were added to the almost flawless paint. The Euro bumpers were added, along with the correct, and now almost impossible to find rear valance.The already clean interior was stripped, and redone, Recaros and rear seats being redone in Alpina stripe material. Alpina type wheels were added. The car became flawless in almost every way.

The next step was the conversion of M10 to M30 powerplant. This is a step which Mano had looked forward to for some time. He LOVES engine swaps, and all of the intricacies that go with a job like this.

There was a problem though: He couldn't do it. The car was THAT clean. It drives better than new, with no flaws, a responsive M10 power plant, a crisp 5 speed, no weird rattles or shakes. He can't bring himself to do the swap.

And so, we have a car now that draws attention wherever it goes, and could be driven anywhere without a question. It is sure to bring a smile [and bit of drool] to your face, and those that ever get to see the car. Mano has decided to look for a car that might carry a bit less guilt for the things he has planned for it, and now needs to sell Duke, because he feels that nothing more can be done to improve it.

This is Duke's story.

Duke resides in Sunny Southern California, where he is driven quite sparingly by his third owner. If you are looking for a beautiful, attention getting, flawless running unique E21 with a story, then bid on this car to win, and do so. You will not be unhappy.

Please feel free to contact us with any further questions, or to view the car prior to purchase. Duke is being offered for sale locally, and may be withdrawn from e Bay without notice.

Bid with confidence.

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