Popular South African soccer star Andile Mpisane has recently agreed to purchase a classic BMW E30 after making an offer that the owner could not resist.
Mpisane, known to live a lavish lifestyle, already owns a number of cars in his collection.
The star currently the chairman of Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal and was told about the car by a friend.
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According to shop owner Tariq “Chip” Moosa, he did not expect the visit.
Classic BMW E30s have been increasing in value in recent years and can be seen as an investment.
Chicanos Customs did not disclose the amount that the car was sold for, but a complete restoration on a BMW E30 could cost up to R500,000.
The car in question was recently rebuilt for a 16-year-old and Mpisane’s friend shared the link to the video Chicanos Customs did on the car.
Andile and his friends were then prompted to visit the Chicanos Customs shop in the hopes that Mpisane could purchase a BMW E30.
E30s have gained legendary status in South Africa and pristine examples fetch major profits.
Other stars such as DJ Maphorisa have also started investing into these vehicles due to its iconic status.
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