1981 BMW 323i
Chassis No. WBAAH310XB7796065
Engine No. 7796065
Introduced in 1978, the BMW 323i stood as the flagship of the E21 3 Series, pairing compact proportions with the marque's signature inline-six performance. Its 2.3-liter M20 engine, equipped with Bosch fuel injection, produced 143 PS, delivering smooth, responsive power and a top speed of approximately 190 km/h.
Available exclusively as a two-door, the 323i combined agility with increased refinement over its four-cylinder counterparts, elevating the model's overall character. Produced through 1982, it represents the ultimate evolution of the first-generation 3 Series and established the defining formula of a compact, rear-wheel-drive BMW powered by a smooth inline-six engine.
This example, chassis 7796065, is a wholly original, unrestored E21 with a genuine three-digit odometer reading. Produced in June 1981 and dispatched on 3 June 1981 through Autohaus Hackelbörger of Beckum, it was first registered on 20 August 1981. Finished in Stratosblau Metallic and specified from new with a steel sunroof and alloy wheels, it has been meticulously preserved since delivery. Its first owner fell ill soon after taking possession and laid the car up on a two-car lift within a duplex garage, where it remained following his eventual passing. The odometer today shows just 943 kilometers from new.
A BMW Classic Zertifikat, issued on 22 October 2012, confirms the factory specification, production date, and original dealer delivery. A Classic Data appraisal completed in November 2018 awarded the car an overall condition score of 1- and described it plainly as "practically a 31-year-old new car." For a collector for whom originality is paramount, chassis 7796065 is about as close to the factory floor as the beloved E21 generation gets.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
German Fahrzeugbrief
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
New Means of Transport: This Lot was first entered into service no more than 6 months ago or has been driven for no more than 6,000 kilometers and therefore is considered a New Means of Transport for movements within the European Union (EU). Acquisition VAT is payable by the Buyer upon arrival of the Lot in the EU destination country. Broad Arrow reserves the right to collect a deposit of 22% of the sale price from the Buyer which will be refunded after receiving satisfactory evidence of removal from Italy and registration in another EU country.
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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Chassis No. WBAAH310XB7796065
Engine No. 7796065
Introduced in 1978, the BMW 323i stood as the flagship of the E21 3 Series, pairing compact proportions with the marque's signature inline-six performance. Its 2.3-liter M20 engine, equipped with Bosch fuel injection, produced 143 PS, delivering smooth, responsive power and a top speed of approximately 190 km/h.
Available exclusively as a two-door, the 323i combined agility with increased refinement over its four-cylinder counterparts, elevating the model's overall character. Produced through 1982, it represents the ultimate evolution of the first-generation 3 Series and established the defining formula of a compact, rear-wheel-drive BMW powered by a smooth inline-six engine.
This example, chassis 7796065, is a wholly original, unrestored E21 with a genuine three-digit odometer reading. Produced in June 1981 and dispatched on 3 June 1981 through Autohaus Hackelbörger of Beckum, it was first registered on 20 August 1981. Finished in Stratosblau Metallic and specified from new with a steel sunroof and alloy wheels, it has been meticulously preserved since delivery. Its first owner fell ill soon after taking possession and laid the car up on a two-car lift within a duplex garage, where it remained following his eventual passing. The odometer today shows just 943 kilometers from new.
A BMW Classic Zertifikat, issued on 22 October 2012, confirms the factory specification, production date, and original dealer delivery. A Classic Data appraisal completed in November 2018 awarded the car an overall condition score of 1- and described it plainly as "practically a 31-year-old new car." For a collector for whom originality is paramount, chassis 7796065 is about as close to the factory floor as the beloved E21 generation gets.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
German Fahrzeugbrief
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
New Means of Transport: This Lot was first entered into service no more than 6 months ago or has been driven for no more than 6,000 kilometers and therefore is considered a New Means of Transport for movements within the European Union (EU). Acquisition VAT is payable by the Buyer upon arrival of the Lot in the EU destination country. Broad Arrow reserves the right to collect a deposit of 22% of the sale price from the Buyer which will be refunded after receiving satisfactory evidence of removal from Italy and registration in another EU country.
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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