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- 1990 BMW 316i (E30) - Track Day Car
1990 BMW 316i (E30) - Track Day Car
Lot Number: 235
1990 BMW 316i (E30) - Track Day Car
Transformed from a standard 1990 316i Lux to a well prepared 2.5-litre competition/track-focussed E30 that remains road-registered.
- ESTIMATE: £12,000 - £15,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
E3O ED -
ODOMETER READING
191242 Miles
SUMMARY
Transformed from a standard 1990 316i Lux to a well prepared 2.5-litre competition/track-focussed E30 that remains road-registered.
DESCRIPTION
- First registered in 1990 as a BMW 316i Luxe (E30), it was purchased by its previous owner in 2008 with the focus on building a budget-friendly, reliable, track-focused car
- Now powered by a 2.5-litre M20B25 six-cylinder fitted with a 272 Schrick cam mated to a 5-speed 325 Sport short-shift gearbox and 325 Sport diff
- Fitted with Bilstein B8 sport dampers and Eibach springs. The build/specification sheets for this fastidiously prepared car runs to four sheets and are available to interested parties. Most recent work taking place in 2024
- Fitted with M3 side skirts and front and rear bumpers, the car remains finished in Diamond Black but has been professionally wrapped to look like the well known Monte Shell M3 E30 race car
- Inside has been fully stripped, retaining its original dash, with the additional of roll cage and door and harness bars, Cobra Monaco Pro seats, with Sparco 4-point harnesses, quick release buckles and OMP steering wheel
- Supplied with original book packs, extensive history file, including original stamped service book from its time as a road car and £1,000’s of invoices for current work to transform car along with personalised plate, E30 ED
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 235
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316II
- Registration Number
- E3O ED
- MOT Expiry
- 26/06/2025
- Chassis Number
- WBAAB12080EG06246
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
Exterior
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Remarks
Monte shell touring car, full professional wrap, replicating one of my favourite looking e30s.M3 front bumper imported from Germany M3 rear bumper imported from Germany M3 side skirts imported from Germany
Interior
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Remarks
Fully stripped, bare metal with original dash (in excellent condition with one small crack) 6-point safety devices roll cage with harness bars and door bars Cobra Monaco pro seats, passenger on fixed mounts, driver on subframe and sliders (seats are in near new condition) Sparco 4-point harnesses with aero quick release buckles OMP deep dish 2 spoke steering wheel 2 of 4 Custom door cards with pull straps
Engine
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M20B25 engine fitted with 72,000 miles 272 shrick cam Max torque ECU Baffled & extended oil sump 325 sport 5 speed gearbox 325 sport short shift gear linkage 325 sport LSD Airflow OEM BMW airbox with pipercross high flow panel filter Full custom stainless steel exhaust from fritz bits
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Remarks
New thermostat housing (OEM from Germany) o New thermostat o New water pump o New radiator o Coolant flush with bmw coolant o All hoses have been freshly replaced o New HT lead set o New distributer cap o New Rotar arm o New air filter housing o Refurbished BMW original airbox o New piper cross panel filter o New oil filter o New 6 x Bosch super spark plugs o New clear fuse box cover o New Yuasa battery o Oil change using Castrol magnetic 10w-40 o New fuel filter o New timing belt 325 sport isd, stripped, rebuilt and freshly painted New Powerflex rear diff bush ACW motorsport 360 pop vents ACW motorsport window slider scoops Walbro high pressure fuel pumps x 2 Throttle actuator adjusted Timing set correctly Bilstein B8 sport dampers all round Eibach sport springs all round 24mm front ARB E30 eccentric lollipop lower bush mounts Adjustable camper top mounts Ultra racing front strut brace Ultra racing rear strut brace Wheel studs fitted 15" BBS weaved alloys, powder coated in white - New nankang NS2-R 15" BBS weaved alloys, powder coated in green - New uniroyal rainsport 3 Alignment - Max camber possible, 1 degree toe out front o 325i callipers all round o MTEC grooved & dimpled disks all round o Black diamond braded flexible brake hoses o High boiling point race brake fluid o EBC blue stuff pads (comes with a new set)
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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