This listing for a pair of E21-chassis BMW 3-Series is a tantalizing opportunity for anyone who is a fan of the unloved member of BMW’s sports sedan family. Slotting between the iconic 2002 and the 80s hero E30, the E21 is actually a great entry point into classic Euro car ownership, especially when equipped with the rare Callaway turbo kit. The white car comes with this and a desirable BBS front air dam, and the seller planned to swap those components into the blue non-turbo example. Find the pair here on craigslist for $4,000.
The Stratus Blue 320i has been off the road for over 10 years, but still looks surprisingly sound, all things considered. It already has some nice upgrades in the form of a BBS rear spoiler and BBS wheels, both of which are sought-after components if you’ve spent any time around this era of BMW. The seller is also including a spare gas tank as he’s confident the long-stored fuel in this one has likely done a number on the fuel system. The car is said to be rust-free which is why he planned to swap the turbocharged engine from the white car into this one.
The white 320i is said to be rusty to the point of not being worth repairing, so the seller planned to yank the Callaway turbo’d motor out of this one to drop into the more deserving blue 320i. There’s no interior and some of the drivetrain has already been pilfered (guessing it had a limited slip differential at one point), so the seller wisely planned to move the front air dam and the engine into the blue car. With the front air dam installed, the blue E21 would effectively have almost all of the rare BBS body kit save for the side skirts, and those are being reproduced in Europe. It would make for quite a car.
Callaway offered turbo kits for a variety of European makes as well as the C4 Corvette. The E21 and the first-generation Volkswagen GTI were perhaps the most popular platforms among German car fans to swap the Callaway bits into, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find a complete kit today. The package price offered here seems more than fair – there is far more in parts value alone – so hopefully, the blue 320i gets the upgrades it deserves and sees the road again soon.
You must’ve missed the part where the seller says there’s no title for the blue one. But you can apply with the state police to get one.
I’d pay close attention to the you part …
Bimmer on boost.
320-4 are not popular the straight six enjoys the higher popularity.
After all, it is a fuel injected engine, which makes it rare. Getting
the emissions values for this can be tough.
Bimmer on boost.
320-4 are not popular the straight six enjoys the higher popularity.
After all, it is a fuel injected engine, which makes it rare. Getting
the emissions values for this can be tough. German tuned versions
are the better but much more expensive choice to have on like
this.
I had a 79 and a 80 both fun cars to drive with the condition of both I would say sell off what parts you can and scrap the rest. Says he’s in Washington state so IF the car was titled to him you can go to the license office and they can print you a new one in the office cost $80-$100 bucks
I had a German spec 83 320i and it was a blast to drive. The 4 cylinder offered enough power and performance to get a ticket and it made the trip all the way from Ontario to BC and back.
I wish I still had it. Getting a title is not that difficult. It is or can be a lot of paperwork, but it is not impossible.