1998 BMW (E36) M3 EVOLUTION

KEY FACTS

• A one-owner E36-era M3 Evolution, with low mileage and a bespoke colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet is the 3.2-litre ‘S50’ straight-six, generating 316hp and 258lb-ft of torque, coupled to the desirable six-speed manual gearbox.
• First registered at Howarth BMW of Rochdale in January 1998, it was then exported to the Isle of Man in April of the same year, before being returned to the mainland in 2020.
• It benefits from a solid service history.
• One of 634 right-hand-drive E36 M3 Evolution saloons; it is thought to be the only example finished in the BMW Individual shade of Atlantis Blue.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• BMW Individual Atlantis Blue paintwork with black leather upholstery and walnut burr inlays.
• This example was fitted with both AC Schnitzer boot wing and 17-inch alloy wheels by a BMW dealer.
• A Sigma central locking system and alarm have been installed.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with two keys, two Sigma fobs and a raft of maintenance invoices. 

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its BMW Individual Atlantis Blue paintwork is in excellent condition, presenting with one or two very small blemishes on the front end, and a paint bubble on the boot aperture.
• A few scratches can be seen on the sunroof.
• Inside, there is some wear to the driver’s outer bolster, but no rips or tears. The black leather upholstery reflects the low mileage.
• The glovebox light needs to be replaced, and the air conditioning is currently faulty.
• The most recent MOT test was on 5 October 2020 at 41,965 miles, which was a pass with two advisories to monitor corrosion on the fuel and power steering pipes.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in May 2021 at 41,991 miles, where technicians at ChasingCarsUK in Wetherby replaced the engine oil, filter, brake fluid, gearbox fluid, auxiliary belts and water pump, before inspecting the cam chain.
• The rear brake light switch and clutch have previously been replaced, and the original stereo has been restored.

Dates and mileage:

• 29/01/1998 - Pre-delivery inspection - Howarth of Rochdale
• 14/07/2000 - 10,478 miles - Mann Autohaus Ltd (Inspection 2, brake fluid)
• 02/07/2001 - 16,687 miles - Mann Autohaus Ltd (Oil service)
• 20/05/2002 - 22,087 miles - South Coast Performance Car Service Ltd (Oil service)
• 14/04/2003 - 24,245 miles - Mann Autohaus Ltd (Oil service)
• 25/08/2005 - 27,643 miles - Buchanan Isle of Man (Inspection 1, brake fluid)
• 19/02/2006 - 38,275 miles - John Ingham Sales and Service (Oil service, brake fluid)
• 25/06/2009 - 39,433 miles - John Ingham Sales and Service (Oil service, brake fluid)
• 08/09/2013 - 40,691 miles - John Ingham Sales and Service (Oil service)
• 21/05/2021 - 41,991 miles - ChasingCarsUK (Oil service, brake fluid)

SUMMARY

This BMW (E36) M3 Evolution saloon is one of 634 right-hand-drive examples, and believed to be unique in BMW Individual Atlantis Blue. It benefits from a good service history, presents very well throughout, and would make a great addition to any collection of iconic modern classics.

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