Description
BMW E30 316i - M54 3.0L 330i Engine Conversion
Fully Restored | 82k Miles | Old School Looks, Modern Performance
A truly one-off BMW E30 that has been rebuilt from the ground up to an exceptional standard. Originally an Alpine White 316i automatic, this car has undergone an extensive professional restoration and transformation into a fast, reliable and beautifully finished driver's car.
The result is a classic E30 with modern BMW performance, exceptional attention to detail and a specification that makes it one of the best examples available.
HISTORY & BUILD
First registered in 1989
Originally an Alpine White 316i Automatic
Purchased in 2017 as a Category insurance write-off following minor front bumper and nearside headlight damage
No structural damage
Completely stripped and restored over an 8-year period
Estimated build cost of over 40,000
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
BMW M54 3.0L straight-six from a 2004 BMW 330i
Approx. 82,000 miles on engine
ZF 5-speed manual gearbox
Lightened dual-mass flywheel
New clutch
Short shift kit
3.64 limited-slip differential (LSD)
Full stainless-steel exhaust
Recently fitted Walbro fuel pump
SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKES
BC Racing adjustable coilovers
Purple Tag E46 Clubsport steering rack
Factory power steering
Wilwood brake calipers
Vented and drilled brake discs
Suspension components stripped and powder-coated
New brake lines throughout
New fuel lines throughout
BODY & EXTERIOR
Full bare-shell restoration
Full respray including engine bay and underside
Flawless paintwork
Detailed and undersealed underside
Excellent fuel tank and rear box sections
17-inch Alpina-style alloy wheels
Matching Toyo tyres
INTERIOR
E30 325i Sport black leather interior
M-Tech leather steering wheel
Excellent headlining and leather
Rear parcel shelf intact
Original BMW toolkit
Original jack and wheel brace
Original first aid kit
Working boot light
Smoke-free interior
AUDIO & SECURITY
Blaupunkt Bremen head unit
DAB splitter
Electric aerial
Audison Prima front and rear speakers
Audison AS10 active subwoofer
Meta S5 tracker and immobiliser
Additional sound deadening
CONDITION
Excellent condition inside, outside and underneath
Drives exceptionally well
Fast, tight and confidence inspiring
Built to be driven, not just displayed
Full MOT
More photos and videos available on request
Contact Jon - 07816 078470