Description
FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION AT WEBB’S AUCTION HOUSE
There are no pre-auction sales
Offered by Webb’s at Auction: Sunday 27 August
Auction & Viewing location: Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau 2104
On view from 23 August
Auction Estimate: $320, 000 - $350, 000 NZD
There is a buyers premium on this lot of 10% + GST
Engine: TBC
Chassis: WBSAK07000AC79427
The legendary Sport Evolution stands as the ultimate and most refined variant of the original E30 M3 lineage. A mere 600 Sport Evolutions, also known as EVO III, were produced between December 1989 and March 1990. They were exclusively offered in Brilliant Red or Jet Black and featured the revered S14 engine, but this time in a 2. 5-litre configuration. The result was a power increase to 238bhp at 7000rpm and 349Nm of torque at 4750rpm. The Sport Evolution boasted unique bodywork, including modified front wings, adjustable front and rear spoilers, two-tone 16-inch wheels, the removal of the touring fuel tank, a longer 3. 15-1 differential ratio, a suede steering wheel and gear knob, red seat belts, and Recaro front seats with harness holes ready for action.
This particular example was originally delivered new in Milan, Italy, and registered there on October 28, 1998. It is likely that the vehicle was sold by the prominent local BMW concessionaire, the French-owned BYmyCAR Group. While limited information is available about its time in Italy, our understanding is that the car was subsequently acquired by a BMW collector based in the United Kingdom. Our vendor purchased the vehicle from the UK collector and registered it in New Zealand on June 26, 2021.
The leather interior, Brilliant Red paintwork, and suede steering wheel present themselves in impeccable condition, akin to brand new. The vehicle comes with a service book, and the Michelin Pilot Sport tyres show minimal signs of wear. The touch-up paint kit is even included, and the car has a mere 69, 000 kilometres on the odometer. Additionally, this vehicle was featured in the May 2023 edition of New Zealand Autocar magazine.
Regarded as the definitive embodiment of the Group A era, this exceptional vehicle has often been hailed as the most successful road racing car in history. It presents a fortunate opportunity for the next owner to acquire a true automotive gem.
The vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF.
