The rare 1991 BMW 318i E30 with an M42 engine!

BMW E30s are everywhere. But so many cool variants existed that are well-speced, rare and very special. This 1991 318i with the M42 engine is a perfect example. In this video we interview Evan, who has loved this one for many years and has done some tasteful mods. You may not even see one exactly like this anywhere else!

[@Cypress_green]

The 318is is such a cool model imo, and this build is fantastic, props to the owner. The video is great too, keep it up!

[@supercleaner]

Finally! I've been researching this engine, and the more I searched the more confused I became. Basically, this M42 double overhead cam engine has the M40 style intake. It made no sense. The car also has 4-wheel disc brakes, steel wheels with hubcaps, and a sunroof. I don't think it has the coil-on-plug feature since I can see two units feeding two plugs and installed on the fender. Cheap vinyl interior and dash cracked into about fifty pieces, and a roof seal leak. It's a sun-baby. Thanks for revealing the unique position of your car.

[@snoork007]

I just traveled 2780 miles to buy my first e30...1989 bmw e30 318i sedan 5 speed ...m40b18 tho..its rust free so im so happy.

[@sl67350]

These are very neat cars and the love this guy has put into it is great. I had one years ago and enjoyed that M42 tremendously. Had a 318is as well but that 4 door was neat. I don’t even want to know what either one of those cars cost nowadays.

[@LandonCox-ye2op]

I’m buying a 91 318i with an m42 5 speed for 3k on Friday with 85k original miles, 9/10 interior, just had a broken windshield and an unpainted hood..

[@sl67350]

⁠Nice and congrats! This is the perfect car to daily and slowly keep refreshing while enjoying it.

[@tbeau6663]

Absolutely beautiful

[@carlosduarte4539]

Good video, thanks. But the 320is, 4 doors, 192hp, is more rare. Only 1.205 sold, in Portugal and Italy. Mine included.

[@EssexSt18]

Even harder to find one contours to as show room piece no mods etc..