1989 BMW 3 Series
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1989 BMW 3 Series (320i 4 door, E30, red, classic)

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Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
320i 4 door, E30
Year
1989
Decade
1980s
Colour
Red
Types
Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i 4 door, E30 in red from the 1980s.

The 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i 4 door, E30 in red is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip. Researching the age mix of eighties traffic can make a parked street feel lived-in, rather than a display organised around the date of the script. An eighties registration shown in close view deserves a specific reference, rather than a plate selected only because it seems broadly older than today.

Possible roles in a production

The pace of a period entrance can come from the exchange between passengers, rather than treating the older vehicle as a reason for exaggerated movement. A departure can begin at the front door, with the walk to the car providing a useful stretch of action before anyone gets inside. Continuity photographs are useful when a classic is seen across several angles, particularly where doors, luggage and performers change position between takes.

About this listing

For this 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i 4 door, E30, the recorded colour is red and the catalogue category is Classic. Across the catalogue, BMW 3 Seriess account for 34 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1981 and 2018. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are gold, black, silver and blue and black. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1980s collection and the 125 BMW vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1989 BMW 3 Series in red for filming?

If the BMW 3 Series suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this BMW 3 Series isn't available?

When this option cannot be supplied, the linked selections let you browse 34 BMW 3 Seriess, 379 cars from the 1980s and 125 BMW vehicles while we discuss alternatives for the shot.

Can it be driven on camera?

The BMW 3 Series's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.

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