Description
Collector's dream. One-off. Time capsule.
For sale is an extremely rare example of the BMW E36 range:
A BMW 318i special edition “Paul Klee”, variant 8, first registered in 1997 through the BMW branch Voos in Solingen – sold to the first and only owner (Frank G., born 1951).
- Only one entry in the vehicle registration document (1997–2022)
Mileage: 77, 780 km, traceable and verifiable
- Accident-free, in original factory paint (not repainted, minor scratches on the front bumper, and a small dent in the bonnet - photos attached)
- Complete service history with full documentation
Condition & history:
The vehicle has been used since purchase as a garage and secondary car and is in nearly new original condition. It is a non-smoker vehicle, although the optional smoker’s package is fitted – which visually is advantageous, as the wood trim of the ashtrays enhances the interior.
• Interior & seats: Very well maintained, hardly any signs of use
• Paint: Original BMW factory lacquer, no repainting
• Technology: Mileage appropriate, no backlog of repairs
• On-board tools complete & untouched
Documents & accessories:
The car comes with an extensive document folder that leaves little to be desired:
• Original new-car invoice (approx. DM 70, 000)
• EC type-approval certificate (CoC)
• TÜV reports & invoices
• Service booklet & owner’s manual complete & like new
• Original radio including code card
• All four car keys present
• First fuel receipt from 1997 – a nice detail for enthusiasts
Naturally, the E36 is rust-free and unwelded – an absolute rarity for cars of this generation.
The “Paul Klee” edition ranks among the rarest special editions of the E36.
The exact production number of Paul Klee edition variant 8 is not clearly documented.
According to various sources on the internet, around 457 produced copies are claimed – other research mentions as few as about 100 units.
Whether BMW ever officially confirmed these figures, or to what extent, cannot be clearly established according to current knowledge.
However one thing is clear: vehicles of this variant – especially in this colour combination, with original interior and documented history – have become extremely rare today.
This special edition was designed exclusively for the German market and featured exclusive equipment packages.
With rare interior “Graphik II” – a highlight for connoisseurs
The interior of this Paul Klee special edition impresses with a combination that was configured in only a handful of E36s – and today scarcely exists in comparable original condition.
The heart of it: the carpet graphic or floor coverings and floor mats in Soft Velour II Graphik grey, colour no. 7370
• This specific graphic was theoretically orderable under the BMW Individual Programme – practically, however, it was almost exclusively installed in the Paul Klee Special Edition Variant 8.
• The preservation state is outstanding: not faded, not worn through or replaced – the carpet appears almost as in the delivery condition.
• For many collectors, this carpet is the most important recognisable feature of the model – and at the same time a detail that on the market is increasingly rarely found fully original.
The interior is complemented by the elegant two-tone full leather upholstery in Nappa grey/ Santorini blue (Z1XX), birch-anthracite wood inlays, grey door trims, and the rare dark grey fully automatic roof – a colour combination that was found in only a few built examples.
This vehicle offers not only a piece of BMW Individuality – but a coherent, original and extremely rare interior concept that still impresses every enthusiast and collector.
An E36 in this configuration, with this history and collector-worthy original condition, is hardly found anymore.
Ideal for collectors, BMW enthusiasts or lovers of well-preserved classic cars with traceable provenance.
A genuine BMW Individual Cabrio from the 1990s – in authentic, collector-worthy condition – from first hand – with complete history – in a colour combination that today nobody can obtain.• Exterior colour Estoril Blue Metallic (335) colour code 7370
• Fine wood veneer “Birke Anthrazit” colour number 0690
• Includes as per No. 0773 including chrome door opener
• Wing mirrors, bumpers complete, grab handle trim and sill trims in body colour.
• Direction indicators front, rear and side with white glass
• Z1XX upholstery, the following scope is in Nappa leather (Soft) grey (No. 8 174 057) to be represented:
• Front and rear seats including head restraints
• Inserts in door and rear side trims
• Piping on seats and head restraints in Nappa leather Santorini blue (No. 2 136 739)
• Floor coverings and floor mats in Soft Velour II Graphik grey, colour no. 7370
• Remaining interior fittings as per Montana black leather, order number P7SW
Individual equipment
Individual steering
BMW Individual badge
Special edition Cabrio Variant 8
Other special features the first owner selected in 1997 as a special request include the very rare dark grey fully automatic roof, rather than a classic black; as well as the grey-black two-tone interior (Z1XX).
There was no grey interior option for the E36 without being paired with the greyish door trims, sills and the dashboard.
Special equipment:
• Leather steering wheel Airbag (0240) • Passenger airbag (0243) • Bumper in body colour (0341) • Hardtop preparation (0380) • Roof dark-grey (0389) • Roof fully automatic (0399) • Velour floor mats (0423) • Warning triangle and first-aid kit (0428) • Smokers package (0441) • Driver/ Passenger heated seats (0494) • Headlight range control (0510) • Fog lights (0520) • BMW Reverse RDS radio (0668) • Hi-Fi speaker system (0676) • Germany deployment (0801) • Main battery switch (0818) • European dealer directory (0863) • On-board literature German (0879) • Special request equipment (0940) • Special paint finish (490) • Special upholstery (Z1XX)
A unique collector’s vehicle with potential for appreciation!
Vehicle is deregistered
