Overview:
1983 BMW 320is Sport Package 2 door WBAAG3300D9007946 Alpine White 5 speed
standard transmission, Black cloth interior, European Delivery
34,181 Original Miles
Last year of e21
Sport Package (The sport package for North America included: Recaro seats, a rear anti-roll bar, a limited-slip differential, cross-spoke wheels, a larger-diameter front anti-roll bar, a 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a special front air dam)
L-4 1766CC engine
Sunroof
Air Conditioning
OEM Recaro Seats
Fog Lights
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
Sport Suspension
Front Deflector/Scoop
Paint matched wheels
Paint match mirrors
First Aid Kit, Hazard Warning Sign
Aftermarket Radar Detector (1983)
Purchased as a collector car in 2008 from the original owner, this iconic sport package car has many sought after options and is in impressive condition for its age. It's almost like someone went back to 1986 and put the car in a time capsule. There is an extensive collection of documentation and items that highlight the character of the car and tell its whole store. Selling it instead of moving it cross country, but this is not a fire sale. Not worth selling for less than the price listed above, we would rather keep it and continue to enjoy it.
Overall condition:
Generally speaking the car is in good to great condition for
its age and being unrestored. The
original owner took great care of the car from 1983 to 2008. Since then the car has been stored,
maintained, and driven less than 700 miles over the last 6 years. That said I will pick it apart from a collector stand point. I will list as many defects as I can find but that is not to say I might not miss something. I've done my best to capture these in the photographs below. To be clear the car is in exceptional condition with a handful of items that could use some light restorative work to maintain its condition. It is mechanically sound, the body looks amazing, and the interior is very nice.
Physical condition: The car has never been in any accidents
and has a clean title. There has been no
body work performed on the car. The
chrome trim does not show any noticeable signs of pitting or defects. The metal on the bumpers has a dull finish and water spotting marks. The rubber is generally soft/compliant for
most of the cars seals and edges. There
are few areas where the stripping has begun to harden and or fade. There is a mark/whitening on the passenger
side rear accordion section about 2” by 2”.
The paint in generally clean/clear coat is in good condition. There are a few trouble areas where paint has
chipped to the primer. This is most
notable around the fuel door and a few spots on the roof. No chips are larger than a pin head. The
largest paint issues are on the passenger mirror where a scuff about 1.5” tall
x 1.5” long occurred. The second area of
concern is an area on the top of the passenger side rear fender where the paint
has a pitting of unknown origin, it has been like this since purchased in 2008. There are other minor defects on the clear
coat in the form of staining, some may be correctable. The lighting and lenses are all clear of any
visible defects. The BMW badges are both
worn/missing color. There are no obvious
problems on the undercarriage. All of
the wheels have some level of paint loss, the fronts are worse than the
rears. The window glass all appears to
be in good condition with no noticeable defects. There is a small spot of rust
on the passenger side of the front bumper inside the wheel well about the size
of a nickel.
Under the hood condition: I can find no leaks, drips or seepage from
the engine, it starts, idles, and runs well.
The under hood fabric was replaced a few years ago. All stickers are present, some are
lifting. The engine and peripherals are
in sound mechanical condition. The
battery is newer and kept on a tender out of the car while in storage. All fluids have been checked. The original owner was adamant about using
only AMSoil products for the life of the vehicle. Air filter looks new. No exhaust leaks. Car was heated to operating temperature; all
systems appear to be working correctly.
The clutch was replaced last year.
The upper shock mounts show some cracking and may need to be replaced if
the car is going to be driven. An
aftermarket power kill switch was installed to isolate the battery for
storage. According to service records
the car had the OE air condition unit installed at a dealer after initial
sale. It has been serviced a few times
over its life. The clutch, master cylinder,
and slave have also been serviced a couple of times. The accessory belts have been done
twice. Tires have been replaced three
times. It has had multiple services for
the fuel sender unit. Presently the
gauge works intermittently. Most
recently the clutch was replaced, the exhaust gasket was replaced, new brake
shoes, new brake pads, and wheel cylinders along with normal fluid
servicing.
Interior condition: There are no rips in any of the upholstery;
both OE Recaros are in good working order including the adjustable leg
bolster. Generally from a few feet the interior
appears to be in good to great condition.
Minor stains along the
center tunnel (looks like coffee), white marks on black vinyl (superficial),
package tray carpet has faded and has a dried powered left, driver side rear
speaker grill is cracked/damaged, sun visors have lost their shape and need to
be rebuilt, cracking around vents on center stack, sun roof crank handle is
missing knob, center dash vent has slight warp, driver side seat has some
chipping to vinyl on outer bolster, driver side carpet has wear spot under gas
pedal, front floor mats are worn, e-brake handle grip separating, radar detector
loose in mount, minor de-lamination on center review mirror, some staining on
headliner, especially on sunroof door where it has picked up dirt when
opening/closing, threads in shift boot coming undone. Two aftermarket screws
were used to secure the driver side dash under trim panel.
In the trunk: The trunk condition is virtually new, the tool
kit, though missing a couple of items is believed to be complete as originally
delivered. The jack and lug wrench are
in place along with the spare, spare cover, screw down cap, and trunk carpet. The trunk has a couple areas of concern with
regard to condition. Under the carpet on
both sides near major body seams there is the formation of minor rust spots, no blow through. The passenger side has area of
concern that is about 3 inches long and 0.5 inches wide. There are more areas that are smaller and
less severe that should be evaluated as well.
The trunk also contains the extras which are included with the car. This included the original dealer option
first aid kit, in new unused condition along with a safety triangle. Three bottles of BMW fuel additive that have
been in the trunk since the mid 1990’s according to the service records. A car cover (ripped), full size paint matched
spare, window screens, weighted trash can, key chains, misc. OE replacement
parts in bags, all of the books, collection of maps, and a binder
containing extensive records of the car.
Operating condition:
The car has been stored with the battery out on a
tender. We put it back in on January 7th
this year, performed some post storage checks which it passed with flying
colors, the car started easily. All of
the lights, indicators, signals, stop lamps, etc. are in working order. The car went easily into gear and drove out
of the garage, did a lap around the neighborhood and got a bath. The car idled and warmed up without issue and
ran strong. The engine was cycled off
and on a few times and we checked over all the basic items but could find no
mechanical issues.
All of the interior accessories appear to be in proper
working order. The only noticeable issue
was the fuel gauge would go from reading to not reading, which has been a known
problem throughout the cars life. The clutch engaged smooth and the car pulled
away from a stop with ease. There were
no complaints/noises from the steering or suspension on the short drive.
History:
The car was originally purchased by a TWA pilot (had a bumper sticker which was removed but there is still a mark on the rear bumper, photo included) in Delaware;
it was originally licensed in Florida and believed to be a winter residence car
for him. Most of its miles were accumulated
in its first few years and then declining to very few per year in the 1990’s
and 2000’s.
I have composed a book containing all of the known/held
records and documentation for the car, including many extras that document its European
delivery and owners clippings, about 150 sleeve pages (many with multiple pages per sleeve).
Here is
an index of how the book reads:
1.
Documentation Included
a.
Clear two pocket sleeve
i.
BMW Service Guide Book
ii.
BMW Service Book
iii.
European Delivery Registration Card
iv.
Insurance Cards (almost complete from 83-present)
v.
Florida Vehicle Registration Cards (almost complete from 83-present)
b.
Canvas two pocket map sleeve (The maps appear to
all be from the mid 1970’s)
i.
Indiana Toll Roads
ii.
Indiana
iii.
Rockford, IL
iv.
Eastern United States
v.
Wisconsin
vi.
Chicago
vii.
Chicago Street Map
viii.
Wisconsin
ix.
Illinois
c.
320i Owner’s Handbook
d.
Book of Records
i.
Opening section
1.
11 photographs
ii.
European Delivery Section
1.
European Delivery Worksheet
a.
Model: 320i Price:
$10,730
b.
Options S package Price: $2,410
c.
First Aid Kit/Hazard Warning Sign Price: $40
d.
Body Color: White
e.
Upholstery: Black Cloth
f.
Delivery: Munich
2.
BMW 1983 Model Year European Delivery Prices
3.
1982 European Delivery Program
4.
Customer copy of order confirmation from BMW
Germany to BMW USA
5.
European Delivery Purchase Order
a.
Approx. Date Car To Be Returned to U.S.A.: Feb
20
b.
Delivery Place Requested: Munich
c.
9% Discount
d.
U.S. Port of Entry EWR
e.
Model: 1983 320i
f.
Model Code 833i
g.
Exterior Color: Alpine White
h.
Color code 146
i.
Metallic Paint: No
j.
Upholstery Type: Cloth
k.
Option Equipment: S Pkg.
l.
First Aid Kit, Hazard Warning Sign & Fuel
Filler Adapter: 835
m.
Dealer Name
i.
The Nelke Motor Company
6.
General Conditions for Automobile Insurance
7.
BMW AG
a.
Model: BMW 320i-US
b.
Serial No. WBAAG3300D9007946
c.
Color: alpine white
d.
Purchase Order No. 83-565
e.
Extras: First Aid Kit, Hazard Warning Triangle,
1 Fuel Filler Adapter, cassette stereo radio
8.
Memo of BMW rebate
9.
Brauerei Gasthof Landmehrbrau Hotel Receipt
10.
Sheraton Hotel Receipt and American Express
Record
11.
Freude am Fahren folder
12.
E.H. Harams-USA, Inc Nathan Wein, Customhouse Broker description of goods form
(white)
13.
E.H. Harams-USA, Inc Nathan Wein, Customhouse Broker description of goods form
(yellow)
14.
Memo of BMW Invoice
15.
E.H. Harams-USA, Inc. Nathan Wein, Customhouse Broker Preliminary Notice of Claim
16.
Department of the Treasury U.S. Customs Informal
Entry
17.
Deutschland Internationaler Kraftfahrzeugverkehr
stamp book and European registration cards
18.
Official Drop-Off Points and Catalytic Converter
Replacement
19.
Certificate of Replacement of Catalytic
Converter
20.
Personal Money Order to E.H Harms
21.
Westlake Import Motors Inc. Work Order for
replacement radio
22.
Westlake Import Motors Inc. Receipt for
replacement radio
23.
Receipt of registered mail sent to BMW of North
America
24.
Letter from Nelke Motors
25.
Collier County Tax Collector Letter
26.
BMW of North America Response letter to claim on
damaged radio
27.
State of Florida Vehicle Registration
iii.
US Delivery and Service Records
1.
AMS Oil Card
2.
Westlake Import Motors, Inc. dealer installed
options
a.
Fog lights
b.
Front end scoop
c.
Radio
3.
Westlake Import Motors, Inc. Receipt
4.
Westdeutsche Landesbank check stub
5.
BMW of North America, Inc. letter of
reimbursement
6.
Letter of Subrogation
7.
A&L Motor Sales Receipt for BMW mats and oil
filter
8.
Laurel motors, Inc. Recept for installation of
BMW factory air conditioning
9.
Valley Werks Oil Change
10.
Westlake Import Motors, Inc. sun visor repair
11.
Valley Werks Install Radar detector
12.
Peter Leven Pontiac-BMW repair broken power feed
wire
13.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: Valve adjust,
electrical diagnostic, brake fluid
14.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: Replace clutch
slave
15.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: Fuel sender
service
16.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: Rough start
17.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: R+R fuel pressure
accumulator
18.
Germain Toyota-BMW receipt: fuel filter and
water inlet pipe rings
19.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: service AC, brake
flush, oil change, front suspension noise
20.
Germain Toyota-BMW receipt: handle
21.
Napa: wiper blades
22.
Germain Toyota-BMW receipt: knob
23.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: R+R clutch
master, steering noise
24.
Photo copy of battery receipt
25.
George’s Auto Air: AC check
26.
Firestone: rotate and balance tires
27.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: alternator
bushings, new belts, old belts (still) in trunk, 3 botles fuel additive (still)
in trunk
28.
Sears work order: 4 new tires
29.
Stereo Garage invoice: antenna
30.
Germain Toyota-BMW work order: oil change, lube
doors, front and rear brakes
31.
Germain BMW invoice: water pump, gasket,
antifreeze, 4 hoses
32.
Baron Automotive repair order: alternator, oil
change
33.
George’s Auto Air Quote
34.
Germain BMW receipt: bulb
35.
Germain Honda-BMW parts order form: compressor,
clutch, bushing, drier
36.
Germain BMW invoice: AC compressor assembly, AC
compressor, clutch assy, rubber spac, rub seal, ac charged, drier
37.
Germain BMW invoice: upper timing case cover
gasket
38.
Germain BMW invoice: new battery
39.
Germain BMW invoice: new battery
40.
Germain BMW invoice: crank/anth, head screw
41.
Wiz Auto Electrical: new battery
42.
Wiz Auto Electrical: speedometer service
43.
Germain BMW invoice: tire balanced
44.
Germain BMW invoice: replace front pads and
rotors
45.
Germain BMW invoice: radiator cap, radiator cap
ring, antifreeze
46.
Germain BMW invoice: replace wipers, glove box
handle, left front tire patched
47.
Wiz Auto Electric invoice: AC system checked
48.
Hunt Automotive Inc. invoice: AC system charged
49.
Wiz Auto Electric invoice: fuel sending unit,
fuel sending o-ring, oil change, detailing, cooling system flush, conditioner,
refilled
50.
Notes about service items
51.
Wiz Auto Electrical invoice: fuel additive
52.
Germain BMW invoice: trickle charge battery
53.
Germain BMW invoice: fixed hazard switch, fuses,
tires, new under hood insulation, front pads, feeler, brake discs
54.
Germain BMW invoice: front right brake caliper,
gas gauge sender
55.
Notes about service
56.
Germain BMW of Naples invoice: bushing, hex nut,
repair kit, seal ring, gasket, ac belt, ignition wire set, filler strip,
sleeve, fan belt
57.
Sanibel Shell invoice: brake shoes, wheel
cylinders, brake shoes, brake fluid, exhaust gasket
iv.
Sales and Marketing
1.
Collection of notes, placed print ad, and
inquires
2.
Agreement to Sell Personal Property (transfer
from original owner to current)
v.
Insurance
1.
Collection of information provided by insurance
companies including quotes, invoices, renewal notices, policies, three folds,
advertisements, privacy policies,
vi.
Miscellaneous
1.
News clippings, notes, car club information, car
club newsletters, promotional mailers, 1
unused antenna patch in pouch, business cards, 2 sun guards, blank Agreement to
Sell Personal Property forms
vii.
Back cover inner
1.
Antique and collectible vehicle policy
2.
Original file folder with notes
Detailed photos:
Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. The car is located in Sanibel, FL. Pickup or transport can be facilitated by the
buyer after payment in full has been received and all transfer documents have
been executed. The buyer has two weeks
full weeks or 10 business days from the sale date to arrange pick up of the
car. A deposit of $1000 via pay pal must
be delivered to the seller within 48 hours of the close of the auction. Full payment must be received in one week, 7 calendar days. Transfer of title / release of
interest to be completed upon full verified payment being received. The car is sold as is. The seller has made every effort to disclose
all known factors of the car but makes no warranty as to the claims. The car is sold as is.