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Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)
1976 BMW 320 (E21) - Automatic
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026 • Lot 536
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 BMW 320 (E21) is exceptionally significant as the earliest known surviving right-hand drive example, having been chassis number #50 off the production line. It boasts remarkable preservation with under 76,000 miles, beautiful Pastel Blue paint, and minimal interior wear, making it a standout collectible.
This car has garnered significant media attention and was featured on BMW's 50 Years of the 3-Series stand at the Goodwood Revival, underscoring its historical importance and desirability among collectors.

Condition
9
The car is described as remarkably well preserved and largely original, with beautiful paintwork and minimal interior wear consistent with its age and mileage. It has been featured in multiple magazines and showcased by BMW, indicating its excellent condition and historical significance. While not absolutely perfect (hence not a 10), it shows only minor signs of use not noticeable without close inspection.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
4260050
Odometer:
75,995 miles
Reg Number:
OBA 73P
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Built in November 1975, this remarkable BMW 320 was chassis number #50 off the right-hand drive production line and is understood to be the earliest known surviving right-hand drive 3-Series, making it an exceptionally significant example of BMW's now iconic model line As one of the earliest production cars, this example retains several fascinating early-production details, including the absence of the black plastic panel between the rear lights, giving the rear of the car a distinctive appearance compared with later E21s Today showing just under 76,000 miles, the 320 is remarkably well preserved and understood to remain largely original.
The Pastelblau paintwork presents beautifully while the interior has survived with only minimal wear consistent with its age and relatively modest mileage The car has enjoyed considerable media attention over the years.
A Total BMW feature in 2003 described it as 'the earliest 3-Series you will ever see' and suggested it may have been the oldest ri...
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£5,076
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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