European Market Find: Restored 1980 BMW 323i in Biscay Blue

What: 1980 BMW 323i
Color: Biscay Blue (biscayblaau; non-metallic; 140; BMW)
VIN: Unknown
Mileage: 115,000 km (71,457 mi)
Price at Time of this Writing: € 29.999
CarFax: N/A
MonroneyLabels.com Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
Private party seller listing: Link

Why we love it:

Though not as iconic as the 2002 that came before it, nor as loved by enthusiasts as the E30 that came after it, BMW’s E21 3-Series still captures that classic 80s BMW style and makes for an excellent driver… particularly in top-of-the-heap 323i form. Alas, we didn’t get the 323i in the States, which means you have to look in Europe for cars like this private party listed example from Haren, Germany.

Likely its color, Biscay Blue, wasn’t a BMW Individual specification but rather simply a color that is exceedingly rare today. In this case, it’s also a respray as perusal of the listing will show in both description and ample photography you don’t always find in a European mass market listing. That it also has Alpina kit like those wheels and wooden shift knob doesn’t hurt either.

Check out the full listing description below, and a mix of photos below that. For the full mix of photos and further details, check out the link above.

We offer here on behalf of the customer a fully restored BMW E21 323i in the rare and beautiful color Biscay blue with black leather interior for sale.

As usual with these European market finds, a car older than 25 years is easily importable into the United States (15 years for Canada). Our European Market Find listings take this into account, only focusing on cars old enough for easy import. Any number of companies out there cater to American buyers seeking to bring vehicles such as this one here to North America.

Details:
• Engine REVISED incl. attachments, timing belt and water pump
• Bilstein chassis with H&R lowering springs, HA height adjustable
• Rims from OZ King 6 & 7×15 with 195/50R15 and 205/50R15 Hankook
• Alcantara canopy
• ESD BOSI
• With TÜV, H license plate, accident-free, approved, restored and ready to drive immediately.
• Extensively and expertly restored.
• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports.
• The restoration was documented with photos.
• Expertly completely repainted.
• New tires and brake system.
• Hollow sealed and preserved underbody.
• With sunroof and radio.
• Very good overall condition.