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£28,085
1981 BMW 320i 5-Speed
United States • 12 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 BMW 320i is a low-mileage (29k) example, previously with its original owner for decades and recently serviced. The car is equipped with a desirable 5-speed manual transmission and finished in Chestnut Red Metallic.
Condition
9
The car has very low mileage (29k) and was with the original owner until recently. Maintenance was performed in 2026, including replacing drive belts, changing fluids, and replacing shifter bushings. The Carfax report is clean. While it has older tires and is described as having minor signs of use, it appears to be in near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBAAG3305B8001756
Odometer:
29,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.8-liter M10 Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transmission Chestnut Red Metallic Paint Anthracite Cloth Interior 13" Wheels Air Conditioning
This 1981 BMW 320i remained under the care of its original owner in Wisconsin until 2026 and shows 29k miles.
Finished in Chestnut Red Metallic over Anthracite cloth, the car is powered by a 1.8-liter M10 inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes 13″ wheels, front disc brakes, Air Conditioning, a cabin heater, and an AM/FM stereo.
It was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, and the drive belts were replaced, and the fluids were changed in preparation for the sale.
This E21 is offered in Florida at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Wisconsin title.
The car is finished in Chestnut Red Metallic (157), and features include quad headlights, dual side mirrors, and pop-out rear vent windows.
Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery ...
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£1,651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,819
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,041
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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