E21 323i - To sell or not to sell?

[Av///M]

Fellow BMW enthusiasts, I’d like your opinions…

I’m considering selling my 1982 E21 323i Baur



Specifications:

1982 BMW 323i Baur

Mileage: 138xxxkm

Colour: Polaris Silver

Gearbox: Auto

Books and spare keys

Beautifully maintained and is complete with original K- Jetronic fuel injection system.

Serviced in July 2023 at BMW, records available.







Interested to know the opinions of the classic enthusiasts if I should keep or sell this vehicle.

Some interesting facts and the production numbers:

The E21, often referred to as the ‘baby shark’, is no doubt a timeless classic. Produced from 1975 to 1983, it marked the introduction of BMW’s 3 Series. It was originally only offered as a closed car until BMW AG entered into a collaboration with the body factory BAUR to produce a cabriolet, with only 4595 units manufactured worldwide. Of that small batch, only 1659 of the 6-cylinder model 323I were produced, and of that, only 499 BMW 323i right hand drives were built, of which only 324 with manual and 175 with automatic gearboxes. Only 85 of them were imported into South Africa - 323i being top of the range. Mine being one of these.

Its key features: iconic design, rare & unique, convertible versatility, collectible, investment potential.

Let me know your thoughts.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

oohhh what a gem you have here. I say if you can keep it. Seems like you been saving it from possible neglect.
Unlike that stupidly priced E36 318 this is actually a valuable car.

 

[TurboLlew]

Lovely car and beautifully maintained! I agree on keeping it if you can.

 

[momo1]

looks to be a really beautiful example

 

[individj]

I would consider selling it if I got teh right money and I could replace it with another special BMW

 

[maleven-GP]

Wow what a classic rare car.. I'd say keep it, you literally have to be begged to sell this masterpiece..

 

[Peter@AEW]

Proper Alpina style rim.
A few more pics?

 

[Bugger]

Keep it!!!!

 

[Av///M]

Proper Alpina style rim.
A few more pics?

Thats the original wheel, never been changed.

 

[Av///M]

 

[Eust]

If you can't use the cash that you would get for a stellar investment opportunity or something, keep this rather, as it's only going up and it's a great lifestyle asset.
I assume this is insured for the replacement value else then it's not really a lifestyle asset as I'd never drive it then and would rather sell it as this car should command a great price.

 

[naeem9]

Wow, definitely a keeper

 

[TBP88]

If you're using it and don't need the dosh, keep. if you could use the cash elsewhere or if it's just sitting rather flog it. Call up our resident clowns monte carlo. On a real note - what are these even worth?

 

[Peter@AEW]

If you're using it and don't need the dosh, keep. if you could use the cash elsewhere or if it's just sitting rather flog it. Call up our resident clowns monte carlo. On a real note - what are these even worth?

I would guess a figure of between 350 and 400 given this particular car's state.

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

I would guess a figure of between 350 and 400 given this particular car's state.

Guys are asking for e30 320s and 325 that much ...maybe worth more considering condition and how rare it is?

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[Av///M]

Thanks all for your valuable feedback, much appreciated.