Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is pleased to feature this 1983 BMW 323i for your viewing pleasure. The 323i served as the flagship of BMW's E21 3 Series, introduced in 1977 with a fuel-injected 2.3-liter inline-six and exclusively made for the European market. This final-year 1983 BMW 323i was imported to the United States and comes finished in Opal Green Metallic (Opalgrun-Metallic) over a black interior with a 5-speed manual transmission. Acquired by the seller in 2018 from its original owner, the car shows registration history in Texas, California, and Colorado.
Any enthusiast will recognize the features BMW's signature kidney grille and Hofmeister-kink C-pillar, a factory ""slick top"" roof without a sunroof, upgraded French-market headlights, and custom Fondmetal wheels with Alpina-logo center caps. A black interior reflects the E21's driver-oriented cockpit, with the center console and dashboard angled toward the driver. It remains largely factory aside from an upgraded head unit, and the seller notes that the seats were redone under previous ownership and the carpets were recently replaced. The radio functions, though the rear speakers are not connected, and the odometer is inoperable. Regarding mileage (TMU), the seller states the odometer read approximately 170k miles when the current owner acquired the car in 2015, with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 miles added since.
Power comes from a 2.3-liter inline-six with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, factory rated at 143 HP and 140 lb-ft of torque, driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. The car features rack-and-pinion steering, MacPherson-strut front suspension, semi-trailing-arm independent rear suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. The seller reports that the engine was rebuilt and the timing belt replaced under current ownership, with additional necessary components replaced by A&B in Arlington. This example features the toolkit, a spare tire, the original importation documents, and a collection of service records.
This 1983 BMW 323i E21 is listed by our Dallas Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information, please email our knowledgeable staff at Dallas@gatewayclassiccars.com. Our Dallas Showroom is located at 1250 Mustang Drive Suite 500, Grapevine, TX 76051. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST. Please reach out to set an appointment.
