1989 BMW 3 Series (320i Convertible, E30, white, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Variant: 320i Convertible, E30
Year: 1989
Decade: 1980s
Colour: White
Types: Classic Convertible

This catalogue entry records a 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i Convertible, E30 in white, a convertible, from the 1980s.

The 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i Convertible, E30 in white is filed under Classic and Convertible, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Early and late eighties references should not be mixed casually, particularly when cars and clothing are both clearly visible in a sustained street or arrival shot. Eighties cars can sit comfortably in scenes of school runs and office arrivals, where daily routines give the period detail a purpose beyond visual nostalgia. Retail exteriors contain many date clues beyond traffic, so an eighties shot should be reviewed for signage as well as the cars closest to the lens.

Possible roles in a production

Entrances and exits deserve a rehearsal with the roof as it will appear on camera, so performer movement is planned around the actual arrangement. Hair, hats and loose costume details should be rehearsed for open-top action, especially when performers need to repeat the same look between camera angles. Roof-up and roof-down scenes create different images, so the roof position needs agreeing early and recording for continuity across the convertible sequence.

About this listing

The 1989 BMW 3 Series 320i Convertible, E30 appears in the Classic and Convertible selection, with white recorded as its colour. Counting all listings of this model gives 34 BMW 3 Seriess. Dated entries for the model span 1981 to 2018. Colour details elsewhere in this selection mention red, gold, black and silver. 125 BMW vehicles sit in the make selection, with 379 cars from the 1980s available through the decade link.

Questions about this car

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

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this BMW 3 Series isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

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