1986 BMW M3 E30 Manual

QLD • Private
51
1
Odometer157,780km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

Comments from the seller

BMW E30 M3 – 1986 - Built Date: 19th Dec 1986, Now Available to View in Brisbane. Please phone to ask questions and to arrange to View. This is a very nice example of an M3 that has been well cared for, maintained and enjoyed by its previous owners over 40 years. LHD – as they were built [AKO5 -M3 Euro] - ‘Euro spec’ Rebuilt low Kms 2.3ltr S14 engine - no documentation – compression test data available Rebuilt low Kms ‘dogleg’ close ratio Getrag gearbox – no documentation Rebuilt low Kms LSD [4 clutch 2-way 45/45 by DiffLab 2016 ] – 3.15 :1 ratio gear set installed by – RX Automotive August 2022 ‘Finned’ MZ3 Diff rear Cover Suspension:- Eibach Springs / Bilstein B8 Shock absorbers [ renewed: May 2025] AC Schnitzer Front Strut Brace Power Steering / ABS / Power windows Sunroof – manual winder ‘Scorpion’ Stainless Steel exhaust system – twin 50mm S/S pipes. Also has GrpN 50/50 Headers. EVO II front lower spoiler EVO II boot lid lower spoiler EVO II ‘M’ Dead pedal/footrest Running on 16” x 7” et20 ‘style-5’ refurbished alloys with as new Dunlop SP Maxx 215/45R16. Spare wheel is a matching wheel/tire combination. Tires date stamped [0241025] Paint touch-up/correction by Creative Bodyworks, Nambour Qld July 2022 Approx 157,780kms on chassis. Original instrument cluster. LachsSilverMetallic - with Black leather seats – as per build sheet. Has Import Approval documentation / Build sheet documentation /BMW archive confirmation on Engine number matching Vin Included in the sale [ if sold at asking price] is the original set of 5 E30 M3 15” alloy wheels with centre caps in good-used condition, needing refurbishing, a pair of good-used front guards (L & R) and a good-used LHD steering rack. plus – other useful spares can be available for negotiation by purchaser, if interested. Qld LO-1 plated Currently Qld Rego :on --‘Club Rego’ Selling without Rego or RWC – unless purchaser is in Qld and is prepared to pay for change in Rego status & new plates. This M3 is an early –December 1986 ‘AK05’ designation Model which has been upgraded with homologation body/aerodynamic parts as they became available for the EVO II – Front Bumper lower lip, Brake cooling ducts (fog lamp ‘delete’) and Rear boot lid lower wing. A 3- gauge pod with battery/oil pressure / engine temp gauges has been added to centre console. I have service / maintenance documentation for the 12 years of my ownership. CALL to have a conversation and arrange to View the car in person. No Text Message Offers!

Car details

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Vehicle description
E30 Coupe 2dr Man 5sp 2.3i [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.3L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
December 1986
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20302058
Number of Airbags
0
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2302cc
Engine Size (L)
2.3L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
143.0kW
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1986
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
E30
Series
E30
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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Malcolm is the seller
Location
Capalaba, QLD 4157
Member since
2015
Verified information
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