Highlights

Highly collectable, dating from the first year of M3 production
Subject to an extensive engine overhaul just 7,600 kilometres ago
A very original example that’s beautifully preserved

The Appeal

If you want a fast compact coupé, M3 has long been the answer and the E30 was where it all started.

Dating from the first year of production, this M3 ws supplied new to Germany and had been judiciously maintained which is documented in a series of invoices. Most recently, an extensive engine overhaul was carried out approximately 7,600 kilometres ago so we’re assured that it runs and drives very well indeed.

Highly specced from factory with an electric sunroof, central locking with theft protection, electric windows, heated seats and air conditioning, this E30 is a particularly fine specimen and is sure to interest collectors and M Car enthusiasts the world over.

The History and Paperwork

Road registered in the Netherlands
The vendor assures us the car is supplied with a number of invoices
Sold new to Germany
Remains very original

The Interior

Electric sunroof
Central locking
Electric windows
Heated seats
Air conditioning
Black leather upholstery in fabulous condition
There’s barely any wear to any of the seats
Slight wear to the gear selector
The door cards present beautifully, as does the headlining
Hardly any wear to the carpets or M3 branded overmats
No sign of UV damage to the dashboard or other plastics
Period correct BMW / Dolby stereo system
All instruments and switches present well
M motifs on the steering wheel and gear lever
Smart and original boot space

The Exterior

Period-correct BBS alloy wheels with black centres
M3 body kit and boot spoiler in very good order
Diamantscharz Metallic paintwork with very few blemishes
Holds a strong lustre which dazzles in sunlight
Prominent M3 boot badging
Underneath, all looks in fantastic condition, having clearly received a great deal of care and attention
Straight bodywork
All the glass and trim seems in great shape

The Mechanics

2303 cc DOHC four-cylinder engine
‘Dogleg’ five-speed manual gearbox
Rear wheel drive
Extensive engine overhaul carried out just 6,700 kilometres ago
Said to be starting, running and driving

Summary

Not only is this a very important car as the genesis of the M3, it’s also one of the finest examples you’re ever likely to find. Brilliantly maintained and beautifully presented, this collector quality E30 is sure to create quite a stir…

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