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£8,372 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1978 BMW 316 Genuine survivor BMW with 32-year hibernation
United Kingdom • 30 May 2026 • Lot 162
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1978 BMW 316 survivor, boasting 32 years in hibernation and recent mechanical recommissioning, complete with its original book pack and service history. This E21 generation model presents an excellent opportunity for a usable classic with significant provenance, though it requires some light cosmetic attention.
Condition
7
The car is described as a genuine survivor with a long-term ownership history and has been recently recommissioned. While it presents as a usable classic with impressive originality, the description also notes areas that would benefit from light cosmetic attention, placing it in the 'Very Good' category. It has some wear visible and requires minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5327031
Odometer:
53,905 miles
Reg Number:
RBW 345T
RHD/LHD:
LHD
First registered in the UK on 13th October 1978, this charming E21-generation BMW has had just three former keepers from new, with the second owner retaining the car from April 1983 until January 2026.
During this extraordinary period of ownership, the car spent approximately 32 years garaged from the year of 1994 and unused before being carefully recommissioned earlier this year.
Purchased in January with the intention of bringing the car back to life, the current keeper has sympathetically revived the BMW mechanically while preserving its highly original character and ‘survivor’ status.
The car now runs and drives beautifully and was driven to us from over two hours away without issue.
Recent recommissioning works include: The car is accompanied by its original BMW book pack, original service book, invoices and MOT certificates dating back over 32 years, in the boot there are original parts and spares accompaniying the car aswell.
The car has had the popular Hella 4 headlamp con...
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£560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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