Vehicle Description
Rare garage find BMW! This BMW was imported to the US from Austria
in 1987. It has been garage kept since and has had limited use in
the last 20 years. It still has its matching numbers M10 1990ccm 4
cyl engine and an automatic transmission.
Very clean body in original color chamonix exterior and blue
interior. The body and floorpans are exceptionally clean and the
car appears to have never been rusty. Any paintwork done to the car
would have had to have been done prior to coming to the US in
1987.
The interior is in great shape and appears to be original.
Noticeable flaws include a droopy headliner and a couple of small
cracks in the dash pad. The fuel gauge and clock are not working
but all other gauges work fine. I have not figured out how to work
the radio yet (owners manual is in German). Heater works fine. All
power windows work. Wipers and horn work. Very clean overall with
nice trim and woodwork.
Engine is the original matching numbers 4 cyl. I did not see any
numbers on the transmission. The car runs good but will need some
sorting as the car has been sitting with minimal use for approx. 20
years. All fluids should be changed. There is a tear in the rear
drive axle boot on the drivers side. There is also a hole in the
muffler. Amazingly enough the car doesn't seem to leak (no drops on
the ground from sitting overnight. I have put approx. 10 miles on
the car. Engine runs good with no smoke or noise. Transmission
shifts fine (up to 45mph). I have only driven the car up to 45 mph
due to tires that are over 30 years old with major flat spots.
Overall this BMW is going to make someone a fine car ready to show
or cruise with minimal sorting. Approx. 51,300 miles is believed to
be original. Included are the original manuals and import papers.
Clean California title.
