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Vehicle Description

1986 BMW 325es • Automatic • One Owner • Sport Package & LSD • Original Cinnabar Red • Clean Carfax • 132k Miles • Books & Tool Kit

This is a true time-capsule BMW E30 325es:

  • One-owner, Florida-kept

  • Original paint, sport package, automatic, clean Carfax

  • Crack-free dash, factory books & manuals, complete tool kit, Hella lights, OEM spare, and mint rear speakers

It’s extremely rare to find a complete, untouched ES with this level of provenance.'


Chassis & Drivetrain
  • VIN: WBAAB6404G1219279

  • Year/Model: 1986 BMW 325es (E30)

  • Engine: M20B27 2.7L inline-six (“eta”) – 121 hp, 170 lb-ft torque

  • Transmission: 4-speed automatic

  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

  • Mileage: 132,000 miles (documented via Carfax)

  • Ownership: One-owner car

  • Color: Factory Original Cinnabar Red (never resprayed)

  • Title: Clean

Factory Options (VIN Decode + Verified Features)
  • Limited-Slip Differential (25%)

  • Sport suspension

  • 3-spoke sport steering wheel

  • Black leather sport seats (bolstered fronts)

  • ES Aerodynamic Package: factory-stamped front air dam & rear spoiler

  • On-Board Computer (OBC)

  • Power sunroof

  • Power windows & locks

  • Cruise control

  • Air conditioning

  • Original Hella headlights (glass lenses, correct to build)

  • Factory rear speakers in mint condition (uncut parcel shelf)

Ownership & Carfax History
  • One-owner car from new

  • Clean Carfax: no accidents, no damage, no odometer issues

  • 132k miles verified over 39 years

  • 9 service entries: brakes, A/C, catalytic, coolant flush, emissions, oil changes

  • Florida-kept since the late 1980s – minimal rust exposure

  • Consistent Red color reporting across records, confirming original paint

ConditionExterior
  • Original Cinnabar Red paint – never resprayed, retains strong gloss

  • Straight body panels with VIN stickers intact

  • Minor blemishes & scratches consistent with age

  • Factory aero kit complete with OEM-stamped rear spoiler

  • Original Hella headlights

  • BMW bottlecap alloys in great condition

  • Chrome, trim, and seals remain clean and original

Interior
  • Black leather sport seats with light patina, no tears

  • Crack-free dash – extremely rare in an E30

  • Non-smoker cabin – clean and fresh

  • OBC, gauges, switches, and electronics functional

  • Factory rear speakers in mint, unaltered condition

  • Includes original BMW books, manuals, and factory cassette tape

Trunk
  • Complete BMW tool kit intact in lid tray

  • OEM spare wheel with original Pirelli tire included

  • Factory jack and accessories present

  • Rust-free trunk finished in original paint

Engine Bay
  • Factory VIN tags and finishes intact

  • Shock towers & firewall solid, no rust or crash repair

  • Very clean and unmodified

Undercarriage
  • Florida-kept, solid, rust-free

  • Factory-style exhaust intact

Collector Appeal
  • One-owner, Florida-kept survivor

  • Rare ES Sport Package (short-run model, 1986–87 only)

  • Automatic rarity – most ES models were manuals

  • Original paint, crack-free dash, complete books/manuals/tool kit, OEM spare, Hella lights, and factory rear speakers intact

  • Non-smoker interior and unmolested originality throughout

  • Investment grade – with E30 values climbing, ES variants are especially sought-after

Market Value & Pricing
  • Classic.com Benchmark (CMB): $16,604

  • Bring a Trailer sales: $18,500–$22,500 for manual examples

  • Hagerty Valuation Tools: $19,425 recent sale

➡️ Suggested Auction Range: $17,500 – $24,000, with premiums possible ($25k+) for its originality, completeness, and one-owner provenance.

Auction Terms
  • $500 deposit due within 24 hours of auction close

  • Balance due within 3 business days (wire, cashier’s check, or cash)

  • Buyer responsible for transport; seller can assist with shipping/export

  • Vehicle sold as-is; inspections welcome before auction end

    • $389doc feeapplies to every sale (no exceptions)

    • Florida buyers must pay sales tax; out-of-state buyers handle their own state/county taxes

    • We offer nationwide shipping to all states

    • We can arrange overseas export logistics and freight

This is a true time-capsule BMW E30 325es:

  • One-owner, Florida-kept

  • Original paint, sport package, automatic, clean Carfax

  • Crack-free dash, factory books & manuals, complete tool kit, Hella lights, OEM spare, and mint rear speakers

It’s extremely rare to find a complete, untouched ES with this level of provenance.

👉 No Reserve — bid confidently. This is a once-in-a-generation E30 survivor.