...and here's some that we've previously sold...
1995 BMW 518i SOLD JANUARY 2020
1995 BMW 518i E34 in Ascot Green, with just 122k miles.
This 5 series is a nice example, insurance friendly, with a frugal 4 cylinder engine which still gives off a nice note thanks to a stainless exhaust with an upswept twin exit.
It has custom coilovers fitted, giving it a nice stance over a set of Momo Corse 16" alloy wheels. Other small modifications include HID lights, eyebrows, embossed metal number plates, wind deflectors and smoked rear lights.
The interior is a good condition light grey velour with matching console and dash which compliments the exterior colour nicely. Being a late example of the E34, it has the black shadowline window trims, wood trim inside, and side-skirts outside. Front and rear fogs, 4x electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking and air-con all fitted as standard.
There are a few marks around the car, but the bodywork is good, the underside is very solid and it can be seen over a ramp if required.
This 5 series is a nice example, insurance friendly, with a frugal 4 cylinder engine which still gives off a nice note thanks to a stainless exhaust with an upswept twin exit.
It has custom coilovers fitted, giving it a nice stance over a set of Momo Corse 16" alloy wheels. Other small modifications include HID lights, eyebrows, embossed metal number plates, wind deflectors and smoked rear lights.
The interior is a good condition light grey velour with matching console and dash which compliments the exterior colour nicely. Being a late example of the E34, it has the black shadowline window trims, wood trim inside, and side-skirts outside. Front and rear fogs, 4x electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking and air-con all fitted as standard.
There are a few marks around the car, but the bodywork is good, the underside is very solid and it can be seen over a ramp if required.
1990 BMW 318is SOLD NOVEMBER 2019
Now offered for sale is this wonderful restored example of the BMW E30 318is.
We'll refrain from a monologue about the motorsport pedigree of this model and staunchly avoid the usage of "Baby M3" references and give you the run-down on what's been done to this particular car to bring it up to this standard.
Firstly, and most importantly with an E30, the body. This car is rust-free. That is no exaggeration or ridiculous claim based on looking under it with a torch for twenty seconds - this is rust free because we spent three and a half weeks cutting out every single area where there was any sign of corrosion, and then fabricating new pieces, welding sections in and replacing panels where necessary. This car was a not a rust-bucket to begin with, but as with every E30, they do have lots of common problem areas and we addressed every one of them, and this extensive examination of the bodyshell is the only way to be able to truthfully declare an E30 as "rust-free".
After this the rolling shell was sent to paint and most of the car was painted. We say most, as this car has been built as a daily driver, and we had no intentions of a concours finish. Thus the bootlid, bonnet, and roof were not painted, but the paint-match and finish are superb and you will not be able to find where the paint was blended in. There are many pictures of this work to show as part of the restoration file. Also, this is not a car dressed with inches of filler. We don't agree with hiding poor bodywork under kilos of putty, and so the painting was only done after priming and flatting back many times to achieve a great result.
After these labour intensive areas were completed, we moved on to the interior. The carpet was replaced with one from a lower mileage car, and many other trims were also replaced with great condition original items which means the interior is a lovely place to be. There is a good under-dash panel (so often wrecked). The seats are the original light grey cloth with check pattern (0380 Uberkaro) in tidy condition. There is a patch on the drivers side outer upright bolster, made from the same material as the seat sides, so it matches in well. Folding mechanisms on the front seats work and it has the rare headrest option in the rear.
There is of course a factory fitted black headliner, which is in great shape. The electrics are fully functional, including the power windows, and power sunroof. There is a late 90's era stereo fitted, as well as a working Clifford immobiliser-alarm, which comes with two fobs and is hard to locate in the car, adding to security.
Mechanically the car has been overhauled, and it drives superbly. The brakes are excellent, and the standard engine still performs well. The mileage of 202,400 reflects the fact that this car has always been a daily driver, and the comprehensive service history shows how well it has been looked after over the years. It has been serviced and any tired component has been replaced, and now it is as enticing to drive as a sporting model E30 should be. It's extremely positive on the road, with standard parts throughout, and wearing original BBS 14" alloy wheels with brand new tyres.
The rest of the bodywork is how it should be - clean, daily driver level condition (again no pretence of concours ambitions; this car was built to be driven). Trims, badges, lights and plastics are all clean, damage free, secured properly, and original. The underside has been treated to underseal and stone-guard, so there should be no need to worry about that for years to come. The car passed the strict Northern Ireland MOT first time, even before it was totally finished, showing just how thoroughly this car has been renovated.
We could describe this car for hours, but rather than that, any prospective buyer is welcome to contact us and book an appointment to view, or discuss further and answer any queries.
We would love to see this Country Garage (Ballymena) supplied car remain in the province if possible!
We'll refrain from a monologue about the motorsport pedigree of this model and staunchly avoid the usage of "Baby M3" references and give you the run-down on what's been done to this particular car to bring it up to this standard.
Firstly, and most importantly with an E30, the body. This car is rust-free. That is no exaggeration or ridiculous claim based on looking under it with a torch for twenty seconds - this is rust free because we spent three and a half weeks cutting out every single area where there was any sign of corrosion, and then fabricating new pieces, welding sections in and replacing panels where necessary. This car was a not a rust-bucket to begin with, but as with every E30, they do have lots of common problem areas and we addressed every one of them, and this extensive examination of the bodyshell is the only way to be able to truthfully declare an E30 as "rust-free".
After this the rolling shell was sent to paint and most of the car was painted. We say most, as this car has been built as a daily driver, and we had no intentions of a concours finish. Thus the bootlid, bonnet, and roof were not painted, but the paint-match and finish are superb and you will not be able to find where the paint was blended in. There are many pictures of this work to show as part of the restoration file. Also, this is not a car dressed with inches of filler. We don't agree with hiding poor bodywork under kilos of putty, and so the painting was only done after priming and flatting back many times to achieve a great result.
After these labour intensive areas were completed, we moved on to the interior. The carpet was replaced with one from a lower mileage car, and many other trims were also replaced with great condition original items which means the interior is a lovely place to be. There is a good under-dash panel (so often wrecked). The seats are the original light grey cloth with check pattern (0380 Uberkaro) in tidy condition. There is a patch on the drivers side outer upright bolster, made from the same material as the seat sides, so it matches in well. Folding mechanisms on the front seats work and it has the rare headrest option in the rear.
There is of course a factory fitted black headliner, which is in great shape. The electrics are fully functional, including the power windows, and power sunroof. There is a late 90's era stereo fitted, as well as a working Clifford immobiliser-alarm, which comes with two fobs and is hard to locate in the car, adding to security.
Mechanically the car has been overhauled, and it drives superbly. The brakes are excellent, and the standard engine still performs well. The mileage of 202,400 reflects the fact that this car has always been a daily driver, and the comprehensive service history shows how well it has been looked after over the years. It has been serviced and any tired component has been replaced, and now it is as enticing to drive as a sporting model E30 should be. It's extremely positive on the road, with standard parts throughout, and wearing original BBS 14" alloy wheels with brand new tyres.
The rest of the bodywork is how it should be - clean, daily driver level condition (again no pretence of concours ambitions; this car was built to be driven). Trims, badges, lights and plastics are all clean, damage free, secured properly, and original. The underside has been treated to underseal and stone-guard, so there should be no need to worry about that for years to come. The car passed the strict Northern Ireland MOT first time, even before it was totally finished, showing just how thoroughly this car has been renovated.
We could describe this car for hours, but rather than that, any prospective buyer is welcome to contact us and book an appointment to view, or discuss further and answer any queries.
We would love to see this Country Garage (Ballymena) supplied car remain in the province if possible!
1994 BMW 525i Sport SOLD JANUARY 2019
For sale is this rare, gorgeous 1994 BMW 525i Sport. It is one of only a very few of this model to have been produced in the stunning Daytona Violet colour normally reserved for the M cars.
The interior is the desirable black half leather with grey Millpoint cloth centres.
The wheels are genuine M Parallels in great order. The car is a manual, with factory LSD, and 161k.
As a late Sport it has the black headlining and Birds Eye Maple dark wood trim exclusive to this model. There is a modern headunit with USB/AUX installed in the black dash and all of the electronics are working well. The steering wheel is the standard Sport 2 wheel with airbag.
The Sport bodykit is complete and in good condition. The paintwork is in good order and there are no rusty arches or dents on the body to worry about. The car is a non-sunroof so the sills have not suffered. The bootlid is the only area where there is just a couple of small bubbles starting as is common, but difficult to see with the M5 licence plate surround that is fitted. The car has shadowline window trim as standard and the clear indicator package as well.
The engine is the renowned and hardy M50B25 single vanos which makes 192bhp. It's mated to a 5-speed manual through a good clutch and drives a factory LSD at the rear. There are no knocks or whines and the car has been recently serviced as well. The car sounds fantastic owing to a stainless Cobra exhaust system.
The suspension has been lowered around 45mm which gives it the stance that everyone admires. It's wearing a set of 8j / 9.5j staggered genuine 18" M Parallel wheels with very good tyres all round. The mileage is 161,288 which has mostly been covered under the care of enthusiast owners, who have taken great pride in the car and enjoyed using it.
The interior is the desirable black half leather with grey Millpoint cloth centres.
The wheels are genuine M Parallels in great order. The car is a manual, with factory LSD, and 161k.
As a late Sport it has the black headlining and Birds Eye Maple dark wood trim exclusive to this model. There is a modern headunit with USB/AUX installed in the black dash and all of the electronics are working well. The steering wheel is the standard Sport 2 wheel with airbag.
The Sport bodykit is complete and in good condition. The paintwork is in good order and there are no rusty arches or dents on the body to worry about. The car is a non-sunroof so the sills have not suffered. The bootlid is the only area where there is just a couple of small bubbles starting as is common, but difficult to see with the M5 licence plate surround that is fitted. The car has shadowline window trim as standard and the clear indicator package as well.
The engine is the renowned and hardy M50B25 single vanos which makes 192bhp. It's mated to a 5-speed manual through a good clutch and drives a factory LSD at the rear. There are no knocks or whines and the car has been recently serviced as well. The car sounds fantastic owing to a stainless Cobra exhaust system.
The suspension has been lowered around 45mm which gives it the stance that everyone admires. It's wearing a set of 8j / 9.5j staggered genuine 18" M Parallel wheels with very good tyres all round. The mileage is 161,288 which has mostly been covered under the care of enthusiast owners, who have taken great pride in the car and enjoyed using it.
1990 BMW 520i SOLD JANUARY 2019
1990 BMW 520i in Alpine White for sale, with black leather, 17" alloy wheels and hydraulic handbrake.
This E34 5 series orignally came fitted with a 127bhp M20 engine but has been fitted with a '94 M50tuB20 engine which is still a 2 litre, but with 150bhp. In addition the car has a hydraulic handbrake fitted. It has an open differential. The car is and has been a road-car, and it has an MOT in place until July 2019.
The interior is black leather, which is in good order. It has electric windows, central locking (as well as an immobiliser alarm system) and a fully working dash cluster. There's a CD player, and it has a sunroof also.
The exterior has a few small knocks and dents, however the car is rust free, having recently had the jacking points all addressed. The car will not win any shows, but is well suited to someone wanting a retro car to have some fun with, or perhaps make a track car, etc?
The wheels are refurbished deep dish 17"s, with very good budget tyres (all 6-7mm) fitted. It has a stainless steel twin-exit exhaust. It's been lowered (on springs, not cheap coilovers) and the ride is good.
This E34 5 series orignally came fitted with a 127bhp M20 engine but has been fitted with a '94 M50tuB20 engine which is still a 2 litre, but with 150bhp. In addition the car has a hydraulic handbrake fitted. It has an open differential. The car is and has been a road-car, and it has an MOT in place until July 2019.
The interior is black leather, which is in good order. It has electric windows, central locking (as well as an immobiliser alarm system) and a fully working dash cluster. There's a CD player, and it has a sunroof also.
The exterior has a few small knocks and dents, however the car is rust free, having recently had the jacking points all addressed. The car will not win any shows, but is well suited to someone wanting a retro car to have some fun with, or perhaps make a track car, etc?
The wheels are refurbished deep dish 17"s, with very good budget tyres (all 6-7mm) fitted. It has a stainless steel twin-exit exhaust. It's been lowered (on springs, not cheap coilovers) and the ride is good.
2004 BMW 330d M Sport SOLD AUGUST 2018
1995 BMW M3 SOLD JULY 2018
Proudly presented for sale is this rare E36 model Avus Blue M3 saloon from July 1995.
This car has just emerged from a lengthy and detailed restoration. It is in stunning condition and is a fantastic car now for investment or ready to use.
The car itself is an original Avus Blue saloon, with a fine options list from new. It was ordered with headlight washers, cruise control, and electric front seats with split-folding rear seats, which is an incredibly rare option. It has four electric windows, electric mirrors, electric sunroof and air-con. The only deviance from original spec is that the seats, which according to the build-sheet were half leather, have been replaced with full black (Nappa) leather seats, which are also electric and split-folding. This car is optioned far beyond any other 3.0 model we have ever come across.
The restoration, completed August '17, entailed a full respray. The paint was carefully matched, and supervised by our staff, repainting anywhere there was the slightest mark or blemish, until the paintwork was up to our very high standard. The result is one of the best, possibly the best, paintjobs we've ever had, and has drawn other painters around the country to come to inspect (and approve of) it.
During the rebuild many parts were refurbished, and any part that was not in good enough condition to re-use has been replaced, by genuine BMW pieces. The front and rear screen seals have of course all been renewed following paint, and ancillary trims such as the wiper surrounds and so on have all been replaced with new ones. The bill for the genuine new parts on this car stretched well into the hundreds on trim alone. There are no scuffs or marks on any of the side trims, lights or so on, and there are dozens of unseen new clips fitted so no part is loose or wobbly.
The engine was treated to a complete overhaul, despite running fine and with a reasonably low mileage of just 116k. We do this as a matter of course with every M car we restore, as a precaution / for peace of mind. Every hose and gasket is inspected and replaced if necessary, and we fitted brand new ARP bottom end bolts and crank-shaft big-end bearings, before carrying out a service (using correct grade Castrol Edge oil). The result is a quiet, smooth S50 engine, that can be driven without the feeling of impending doom that comes with most M3s that have not had this common failure point addressed.
The rest of the driveline is in good original condition. The underside mechanicals were all inspected prior to cleaning, and the floor and subframes have been protected by a new coating of underseal. Viewing on a lift is available by appointment in order to see this.
The build sheet identifies Style 24 Motorsport alloy wheels - the earlier, forged type particular to the 3.0 car, with the embossed centres. There is a superb set of these on the car, with polished lips and painted centres, and fitted with premium tyres. We do not and will not fit cheap tyres to performance cars as we see so often done elsewhere.
This is surely one of the best M3s on the market, and in much better condition and with a more desirable spec than the last two saloons to be sold in the UK (for considerably more). There is only one small issue with the car, which was deliberately left, as we like to offer cars with something for the new owner to do themselves. We strive to sell cars that a new owner can add a little value to, do a little work to it themself, to get to know their new vehicle. In this case, it is that the drivers seat has a small rip in the side bolster. Yes, we could easily have it re-trimmed, but chose not to for the reason above. We can however have that taken care of, by arrangement with the buyer.
The price represents great value for money, not to mention a great investment opportunity as M3 prices continue to rise fast.
This car has just emerged from a lengthy and detailed restoration. It is in stunning condition and is a fantastic car now for investment or ready to use.
The car itself is an original Avus Blue saloon, with a fine options list from new. It was ordered with headlight washers, cruise control, and electric front seats with split-folding rear seats, which is an incredibly rare option. It has four electric windows, electric mirrors, electric sunroof and air-con. The only deviance from original spec is that the seats, which according to the build-sheet were half leather, have been replaced with full black (Nappa) leather seats, which are also electric and split-folding. This car is optioned far beyond any other 3.0 model we have ever come across.
The restoration, completed August '17, entailed a full respray. The paint was carefully matched, and supervised by our staff, repainting anywhere there was the slightest mark or blemish, until the paintwork was up to our very high standard. The result is one of the best, possibly the best, paintjobs we've ever had, and has drawn other painters around the country to come to inspect (and approve of) it.
During the rebuild many parts were refurbished, and any part that was not in good enough condition to re-use has been replaced, by genuine BMW pieces. The front and rear screen seals have of course all been renewed following paint, and ancillary trims such as the wiper surrounds and so on have all been replaced with new ones. The bill for the genuine new parts on this car stretched well into the hundreds on trim alone. There are no scuffs or marks on any of the side trims, lights or so on, and there are dozens of unseen new clips fitted so no part is loose or wobbly.
The engine was treated to a complete overhaul, despite running fine and with a reasonably low mileage of just 116k. We do this as a matter of course with every M car we restore, as a precaution / for peace of mind. Every hose and gasket is inspected and replaced if necessary, and we fitted brand new ARP bottom end bolts and crank-shaft big-end bearings, before carrying out a service (using correct grade Castrol Edge oil). The result is a quiet, smooth S50 engine, that can be driven without the feeling of impending doom that comes with most M3s that have not had this common failure point addressed.
The rest of the driveline is in good original condition. The underside mechanicals were all inspected prior to cleaning, and the floor and subframes have been protected by a new coating of underseal. Viewing on a lift is available by appointment in order to see this.
The build sheet identifies Style 24 Motorsport alloy wheels - the earlier, forged type particular to the 3.0 car, with the embossed centres. There is a superb set of these on the car, with polished lips and painted centres, and fitted with premium tyres. We do not and will not fit cheap tyres to performance cars as we see so often done elsewhere.
This is surely one of the best M3s on the market, and in much better condition and with a more desirable spec than the last two saloons to be sold in the UK (for considerably more). There is only one small issue with the car, which was deliberately left, as we like to offer cars with something for the new owner to do themselves. We strive to sell cars that a new owner can add a little value to, do a little work to it themself, to get to know their new vehicle. In this case, it is that the drivers seat has a small rip in the side bolster. Yes, we could easily have it re-trimmed, but chose not to for the reason above. We can however have that taken care of, by arrangement with the buyer.
The price represents great value for money, not to mention a great investment opportunity as M3 prices continue to rise fast.
2001 BMW 535i Sport SOLD JANUARY 2018
May 2001 BMW 535i M Sport for sale. A very rare manual example, with black electric leather and widescreen Sat-Nav in a Cosmos Black body.
The mileage showing is 169k and the car is very quick with 242bhp on tap.
The M Sport suspension is in very good condition, and there are no rattles or squeaks in the car anywhere. The cooling system is spot on, with a new thermostat fitted as part of the recent full service, and there are no warning lights of any sort on the dash.
The exterior is in overall good shape, and polishes up very well. The bonnet has a couple of unsightly stone-chips which have got through the lacquer, and there is a small rust bubble developing below the boot at the rear. This is common on the E39; but that is all there is anywhere on the car. The rear bumper has two cracks in it also at the rear corners, which seems to be very common. The trim is gloss shadowline as fitted to most Sport models, and it is in good shape and not bubbling as most do.
The wheels are 18" alloys in the Style 67 type, with very good tyres fitted.
The interior is very clean, without any damage or heavy wear anywhere, despite the mileage. The electric Sport seats are fully functional, with memory function and an electrically adjustable steering column. It has the Widescreen Sat-Nav system, again fully functional with no pixel damage and the amplifier working fine also. There is no pixel failure on the high-OBC instrument cluster either. The silver Sport trims and the black Sport headliner are undamaged. It is a special place to sit, behind the Sport steering wheel with radio and cruise control buttons.
Some other highlights of the car include a fully refurbished set of Angel-Eye headlights (these are common for breaking down, but not a worry any more) and the under-bumper splash guards are still present (these usually get smashed to pieces).
Offered at a great price for a rare car, sure to appreciate in value.
The mileage showing is 169k and the car is very quick with 242bhp on tap.
The M Sport suspension is in very good condition, and there are no rattles or squeaks in the car anywhere. The cooling system is spot on, with a new thermostat fitted as part of the recent full service, and there are no warning lights of any sort on the dash.
The exterior is in overall good shape, and polishes up very well. The bonnet has a couple of unsightly stone-chips which have got through the lacquer, and there is a small rust bubble developing below the boot at the rear. This is common on the E39; but that is all there is anywhere on the car. The rear bumper has two cracks in it also at the rear corners, which seems to be very common. The trim is gloss shadowline as fitted to most Sport models, and it is in good shape and not bubbling as most do.
The wheels are 18" alloys in the Style 67 type, with very good tyres fitted.
The interior is very clean, without any damage or heavy wear anywhere, despite the mileage. The electric Sport seats are fully functional, with memory function and an electrically adjustable steering column. It has the Widescreen Sat-Nav system, again fully functional with no pixel damage and the amplifier working fine also. There is no pixel failure on the high-OBC instrument cluster either. The silver Sport trims and the black Sport headliner are undamaged. It is a special place to sit, behind the Sport steering wheel with radio and cruise control buttons.
Some other highlights of the car include a fully refurbished set of Angel-Eye headlights (these are common for breaking down, but not a worry any more) and the under-bumper splash guards are still present (these usually get smashed to pieces).
Offered at a great price for a rare car, sure to appreciate in value.
1994 BMW 525i Sport SOLD JANUARY 2018
This 1994 BMW 525i Sport manual in Avus Blue is a nice example, with just 112k miles covered and with a desirable half leather black interior.
Many of these cars, especially in blue, were ordered with grey or silver interiors, but the black, coupled with the dark Bird's Eye Maple interior wood trim (specific to Sport cars only) and Sport black headlining, really suit it, and is understandably one of the best available options.
The bodywork is in reasonable original condition. There are a few small dings and marks around the body, but importantly, no rust. It has previously had some minor welding to the inner sills and under the side-skirts, all protected by a full undersealing application. The bodykit is missing none of the tow-eye covers as so often happens, and the front bumper is not hanging in the middle, retaining it's shape well.
The M50 steel-block engine is running smoothly and the clutch and gearbox are in good order too. The suspension is good and the car has been fitted with good quality lowering springs as E34s do tend to sit high at the front.
There are no other modifications save for the 16" wheels that have been fitted. The exhaust is all original, the LSD is quiet and working, and there are no electrical faults. The car is equipped with the optional OBC and no errors appear on the dash. All the pixels work on the dash display, a minor marvel in itself.
There is an MOT in place until August 17th, and viewing is welcome, in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
The price on this appreciating retro / modern classic makes this a great investment potential.
Many of these cars, especially in blue, were ordered with grey or silver interiors, but the black, coupled with the dark Bird's Eye Maple interior wood trim (specific to Sport cars only) and Sport black headlining, really suit it, and is understandably one of the best available options.
The bodywork is in reasonable original condition. There are a few small dings and marks around the body, but importantly, no rust. It has previously had some minor welding to the inner sills and under the side-skirts, all protected by a full undersealing application. The bodykit is missing none of the tow-eye covers as so often happens, and the front bumper is not hanging in the middle, retaining it's shape well.
The M50 steel-block engine is running smoothly and the clutch and gearbox are in good order too. The suspension is good and the car has been fitted with good quality lowering springs as E34s do tend to sit high at the front.
There are no other modifications save for the 16" wheels that have been fitted. The exhaust is all original, the LSD is quiet and working, and there are no electrical faults. The car is equipped with the optional OBC and no errors appear on the dash. All the pixels work on the dash display, a minor marvel in itself.
There is an MOT in place until August 17th, and viewing is welcome, in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
The price on this appreciating retro / modern classic makes this a great investment potential.