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Since 1916, BMW or Bayerische Motoren                                 predecessor, is retained, but with updated
        Werke has been known for its engines.                                 styling elements such as redesigned rear
        It manufactured its first automobile                                  lights, a rear spoiler, a new front bumper,
        in  1928, and has since delivered some      The presented lot         and a reduction in chrome trim, giving
        exceptional luxury automobiles that                                   the car a cleaner, more modern look.
        have become highly coveted among         captures the essence of
        collectors.  In particular, the BMW 3     BMW’s dedication to         The cabin has been tastefully redone
        Series, introduced in 1975, has been a                                with brown leather upholstery on the
        cornerstone of the brand’s reputation    precision engineering        dashboard, bucket seats, door panels, and
        for dynamic driving. The E30, produced                                centre console, adding a more luxurious
        from 1982 to 1994, marked a significant   and spirited driving,       yet sporty touch. The black manual
        evolution from its predecessor, the E21.   blending classic design    window winders and Alpina steering
        It was also the platform for the first-ever                           wheel further enhance the E30 aesthetic,
        BMW M3, a model that became an icon       with an athletic edge       providing a tactile connection between
        of performance.                                                       the driver and the road. The car sits on a
                                                  that has cemented its       set of brand new, 5-spoke, 3-piece forged
        The presented 1989 BMW E30 has been                                   deep dish alloy wheels, plated in chrome
        recently restored and is presented in a       sporty status           with a grey centre star, giving it a bold,
        striking metallic green finish, enhanced                              masculine presence.
        by a full M3 body kit that gives it a sporty
        and aggressive stance. The twin headlight                             Under the bonnet, this E30 features the
        configuration, reminiscent of its E21                                 1766cc M10 engine and is paired with a
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