KEY FACTS This 1988 E30-generation BMW 318i is a 1980s executive saloon, which has been modified to evoke the spirit of its contemporary stablemate, the E30 BMW Alpina C2 2.7.

Under the bonnet now sits a larger more powerful 2.5-litre inline-six engine, which now delivers its power to the rear wheels through a five-speed ZF manual transmission.

This 318i is noted to have been with its current and second owner for eight years.

The odometer indicates 126,405 kilometres, however this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 318i is finished in red over a red and black cloth-trimmed cabin.

It now sits on 17-inch Alpina-style wheels, fitted with Bridgestone Ecopia tyres.

Features include manual windows, a sunroof, power steering, and pop-out rear windows.

Modifications include replacement of the original engine with a 2.5-litre inline-six, replacement of the original automatic gearbox with a manual gearbox, as well as fitment of a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights and ...