1989 BMW 325ic cabriolet, E30 M3 convertible replica S50

THE OVERVIEW
Offered for a highly appreciating new owner is VERY SPECIAL ONE-OF-A KIND CUSTOM 1989 BMW M3 CABRIOLET! This spectacular E30-chassis M3 convertible began its life as a more pedestrian M20 powered 325ic when it began its transformation in the summer of 2008.  Meticulous? Fussy? I think "obsessive-compulsive" is the more accurate term to convey the blood sweat and tears that I have poured into the creation of this exquisite classic driving machine! While it would be too painful to calculate every dollar spent in the process of this creation. it is safe to say that I have over $50. 00 invested to date!  No expense was spared in making this car correct in every way! The working six-digit odometer currently shows just over 95. 00 miles. The vin of this 1989 BMW is: WBABB1306K8275006 which will be sold with clean and clear California title and is 100% California smog legal (certified by the state referee after engine swap) here in this state of ultra stringent smog requirements.   THE POWERPLANT AND MECHANICALS
As I hope is so far conveyed in the words here. this car was created to be the very best of the best! At the heart of this automible resides a 75. 00 miles S50 OBD1 3. 0 liter inline six cyliner E36 M3 Motorsport engine mated to an E36 M3 5 speed manual transmission delivering power to the rear wheels via a 2. 93 limited slip rear differential. Power is put to the pavement via Khumo Ecsta Sport tires size 225/35/18" front and 245/35/18" rears mounted on five lug 18" ESM/BBS staggered wheels with color-matched centers and BBS caps and emblems. It also sports black manual convertible top. New E34 M5 clutch. Dinan lightweight flywheel. custom 3. 5 euro AFM. M5 motor mounts. X-brace chassis brace. Racing Dynamic struct tower brace. cross-drilled Zimmerman rotors with stainless steel lines. M coupe finned-differential. Ground Control custom suspension featuring Koni shocks. 450 pound front and 900 pound rear springs. H&R sway bars. E30 M3 control arm bushings. PBR metallic brake pads [very low dust]. Rogue Engineering exhaust. OEM E36 M3 catalytic converter and a few other details I do not recall. Overall this car is close to 100% perfect mechanically!!!!!   THE BODY AND TRIM
Finished in absolutely pristine gleaming Alpine white over charcoal black leather. this specimen began its transformation as a super clean 1989 325ic cabriolet free of any corrosion. bondo or paintwork from any accidents. Purchase price of this ideal donor alone was $5. 00! Upon acquisition the car went directly to the BMW dealership certified auto body shop to be pulled apart awaiting installation of all new original E30 M3 cabriolet factory parts ordered from Europe. which are no longer available. And when I say all new original E30 M3 cabrio factory parts. I mean brand new bumpers (worth over $1400 each). new doors. new fenders. new trunk lid as well as new OEM steel quarter panels. The headlights are genuine Hella smoked smily European with xenon 6k lighting system.
I went to this extent to avoid ANY and all bondo work. otherwise my car would have been just about the same as ANY other E30 M3 Cabrio conversion done here in the US with bondo-ed bumpers (to eliminate the side markers). fiberglass or steel quarter panels(cut from US E30 M3 coupe) or bond-ed doors and trunk ( to eliminate the molding mounting holes of the doors and the 3rd brake on the trunk).  NOTE: Only the hood was retained from the original car. All of the work was done by the BMW certified body man and inspected/certified by factory representative before release of the vehicle [You will see details in the link to build thread below].  
The current exterior condition of my vehicle is virtually perfect with only two or three very small paint chips and couple of very slight blemishes like some minor scuffing under the front spoiler and yellowing on the zippered OEM BMW plastic window.     THE INTERIOR

The interior of my vehicle is in exquisite. near flawless. need I say "BETTER-THAN-NEW" condition overall. It sports completely redone leather interior. includes the seats (with new heated seats elements) with multi-colored M stripe detail.  doors panels and center consoles. E30 M3 "EVO" steering wheel. custom made aluminum M pedals (paid $400 new). nbsp;German gauges. oem leather E30 M3 handbrake [$350 alone for this item only!].   Also enhancing the cabin is a Clarion buttonless. touch sensitive bluetooth head unit with remote control and Alpine component speakers. amplifier and double 8" JL Audio subwoofers.

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

This is one fast. tight and special driving machine!  The acceleration is superb from the smooth and free-revving S50 six cylinder engine with mellifluous ehaust note. the handling is sublime rivaling anything from BMW's selection of 2013 offerings. the suspension is a perfect balanced being both firm and supple. the braking is strong and straight with excellent pedal feel.  Overall this is one VERY fun and satisfying BMW to motor topless on the open road adding an exclamation point to the phrase "ultimate driving machine!

PLEASE SEE THIS LINK FOR VERY COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF THE CREATION OF THIS VERY SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE:
http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)

THE DETAILS AND $$$$$$

1. Please call/text me at 925-286-5994 for questions. viewing scheduling or official mechanical inspections

2. This 1989 BMW will be sold with clear & clean California title in hand. The car will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective new owners to come see. drive. feel and inspect the car in person. There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. See my 1400+ positive feedbacks and bid with confidence!

3.  Zero feedback bidders call me or bids will be cancelled. This car is being advertised in other venues. I reserve the right to end auction at any time.

4.  I will assist with shipping arrangements as much as possible[buyer pays costs].  

5.  Winning bidder please call or email me through ebay within 24 hours of auction close.

6.  A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment]
7.  Balance of purchase due via CASH in person. bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close. If you pay with certified cashier's check. vehicle will not be released until the funds are cleared.

 Thank you.

The following links are shorts cuts to the important areas of the build process. This should make the navigation of my build thread much easier.
Page 1 and 2-  Pictures of the new body parts and start of the work http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)
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Page 3- Rear quarter panel install http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page3
Page 4- New doors arrived from Germany http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page4
Page 6- New rear bumper arrived from Germany. front fenders installation http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page6
Page 7- Vehicle is getting painted  http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page7
Page 8- Genuine Hella smoked smily Headlights http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page8
Page 10- Front bumper install http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page10
Page 11- Body work and paint work completed http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page11
Page 15- Some pictures of the underneath. Notice the complete M3 plastic coverings and inserts http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page15
P22- Pictures are newly recovered seats (no door panels or center consoles yet) http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page22
Page 24- Pictures of the Ground Control modified E30 M3 5 lug install http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page24
Page 25- The vehicle is getting corner balanced http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page25
Page 26 and 29- - Some nice pictures of the vehicle from various angles http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page26
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Page 36- Detailed and close up pictures of the interior. Seats and door panels http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page36
Page 39 and 40- Engine swap. Dinan lightened flywheel. M5 clutch. etc… http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page39
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Page 43- Rouge Engineering exhaust. Performance transmission mounts. M coupe finned differential cover http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page43
Page 44- Painted engine cover installed http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page44
Page 47- Close up pictures of the leather console and leather hand brake http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page47
Page 48- California state CARB sticker http://www. s14. net/forums/showthread. php?33882-I-just-started-my-E30-M3-cabriolet-project!!-)/page48      Thank you and happy bidding

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