For your consideration — 1-owner, 2,400 mi., Alpine White over Sand Grau interior 1997 BMW 318Ti in collector-grade condition with exceedingly thorough upkeep and an impressive build sheet noted in detail below. We’re thrilled to offer this special no-expense-spared showroom-quality Ti. Please see below for additional details, pictures, and an inquiry form –
Overview: 1-owner, 2,400 mi., Alpine White over Sand Grau interior, with a BAR-certified 1k-mi. aluminum-block crate M52 engine, ZF310 5spd transmission, Z3M 3.23 limited slip differential, all housed in genuine Motorsport components.
Notable Maintenance – Please view the photo gallery. This E36 has undergone recent maintenance in preparation for sale and for post-sale preservation; including but not limited to the following:
— Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid
— Spark plugs, ignition coil boots, engine air filter, cabin filter
— Fuel pump, fuel filter
— Brake rotors, brake pads, brake lines, front spindles, wheel bearings
— Brand new Continental ExtremeContact tires
— All rubber suspension and drivetrain components thoroughly inspected and replaced where necessary (see below)
Notable Modifications —
This Ti was extensively modified by TC Kline at Tri-Point Engineering in 2000. It received an aluminum-block crate M52 from BMW, ZF310 transmission, Z3M differential, full E36 M3 front suspension geometry, and more — all with 1k total miles. It subsequently passed inspection by the CA state referee and was rewarded full BAR-legality.
— Complete M52 long block
— OEM ZF310 transmission w/ all associated drivetrain components
— OE Z3M 3.23 limited slip differential
— OE E36 M3 front control arms, FCABs, RTABs, subframe and differential bushings
— OE E36 M3 European floating rotors, calipers, brake pads
— OE E36 M3 front bumper, Clubsport rear bumper, E36 M3 mirrors, E36 M3 side skirts
— OE BMW European clear tail lights, corner lens, genuine ZKW European headlights
— OE BMW M-Technic II steering wheel, OE BMW ZHP shift knob
— New-old-stock (NOS) 17×8″ BBS RK w/ new 225/45 Continental tires
— TC Kline double adjustable coilovers, adjustable sway bar end-links
— OE BMW 2.8L mid pipe w/ catalytic converters, Supersprint sport cat-back exhaust
Sale comes with the following removed original parts:
— Original front and rear bumpers, tail lights, front corner lights, side indicators, steering wheel
Recap —
This is a completely rust free, California-garaged example that was very carefully built and beautifully preserved. The motor, entire drivetrain, and all modifications have only 1k miles total, whereas the chassis has 2,400 all-original miles. All VIN tags are visible where the exterior paint is in fantastic surviving original finish, along with the aforementioned OE M3 and Clubsport cosmetic components, while showing zero imperfections or blemishes whatsoever. The exterior panels, rubbers, plastics, and glass are all flawless and original. The interior is perfectly preserved with supple leather, clean carpets, and zero wear throughout. Please note that it has BMW’s highly desirable aluminum-block M52 rather than the lesser iron-block variant which equates to a 52lb reduction in direct comparison. It is in collector-grade quality, both mechanically and cosmetically, and is perfect for collection or sparing weekend use. You will not find a more complete or “newer” E36; this is it as evidenced by the extensive photo gallery — our modus operandi showcase of cleanliness.
