Highlights
- In current ownership for 27 years
- Only two former keepers
- Well maintained
- Extensive service history from new until 2012
- Recently received substantial bodywork and respray
- MOT valid until June 2026
The Appeal
The E36 Coupe is arguably the best modern classic to get into the Bavarian marque - bona fide sporting heritage in a more accessible package than its six-cylinder siblings. This E36 variant offers engaging handling and the timeless coupe styling that has made these models increasingly sought after by enthusiasts. If there was any car with a timeless flavour, this is almost certainly it.
This particular example stands out for its 27-year ownership history, having been with the current keeper since November 1998. The car has been well maintained throughout its life with extensive service documentation from new until 2012. Recently, it has benefited from substantial bodywork including a respray of the front wings, bonnet, and bumpers. Couple that with the recent mechanical work, including new brake components, radiator, and suspension parts, and it's a grand prospect - ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1995
- Purchased by the current owner in November 1998 when the car was 3 years old
- In current ownership for 27 years
- Extensive service history from new until about 2012
- MOT valid until June 2026
- 182,200 miles recorded, believed to be correct
The Condition
- Nicely presented in a rich red livery
- Substantial bodywork including respraying of:
- Front wings
- Bonnet
- Front and rear bumpers
- Various scratches
- Couple of minor scratches remain on the boot lid
- Paint has faded on the boot itself
- Headlining is sagging in places (due to 12 years in a warm climate)
- Much of the instruments and switchgear work properly
- However, the lights for the heater controls are not working
- Seats in good overall order
The Mechanics
- 1796cc 4-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with 4 gears
- Believed to be mechanically standard
- New parts include:
- New front ABS sensors/ECU
- New front brake pads
- New radiator
- New front and rear shock absorbers
- The vendor reports that the car is in good driving order
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