1998 BMW (E36) M3 EVOLUTION CONVERTIBLE

KEY FACTS

• A stylish modern classic convertible, in a sought-after factory colour and with relatively low mileage.
• It is powered by the 3.2-litre ‘S50’ straight-six, producing 316bhp and 259lb-ft of torque, coupled to the six-speed manual gearbox.
• While originally equipped with the SMG automated transmission, it was put through a conversion in early 2021 to the manual shift gearbox.
• The car was under valid SORN and dry-stored from mid-2006 – when the mileage was around 71,000 miles – until 2020.
• There are just three registered keepers from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It is finished in the original factory colour of Estoril Blue with a matching hard top, a black Nappa leather interior, and the correct 17-inch wheels.
• Factory equipment includes dual-zone climate control, on-board computer, and the three-spoke M steering wheel. It is also fitted with a Sony face-off stereo head unit and a CD changer.
• Its original owner’s manuals, sales invoice, toolkit and stereo case will be included.

CONDITION

• There is one small dent in the boot lid, but no other known panel damage.
• Its Estoril Blue paintwork is thought to be original, and is in generally very good condition, though does have stone chips across the front bumper and bonnet, some marks on the boot lid and a scratch on the fuel filler cap, as well as some light surface paint scratches on the bonnet from storage.
• There are some nicks on the alloy wheels, as well as some lacquer peel.
• There are signs of use across the leather upholstery, but no excessive wear. The rear left seat also has some indentations in the backrest.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 5 November 2020 at 73,253 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent maintenance was in February 2021 at 73,500 miles, where a former BMW main dealer technician at PT Engineering performed the gearbox shift conversion, replaced the clutch, actuator, and car battery, and also renewed the nearside front spring support bearing, offside front road spring, front anti-roll bar links, and both front ABS sensors. The underbody was then thoroughly cleaned and wax oiled.

Dates and mileage:

• 30/07/1998 - Pre-delivery Inspection
• 09/04/1999 - 7,411 miles
• 08/11/2000 - 22,766 miles
• 24/05/2001 - 29,627 miles
• 02/02/2022 - 35,978 miles
• 14/07/2003 - 45,304 miles
• 02/07/2004 - 53,647 miles
• 08/04/2005 - 61,246 miles
• 2006-2020 - In storage under valid SORNs
• 23/02/2021 - 73,500 miles (Manual conversion)

SUMMARY

This BMW (E36) M3 Evolution Convertible is a very good example of the breed, with a desirable Estoril Blue finish and the matching factory hard top. It has recently had its SMG gearbox converted to a full manual shift, and would now make a truly involving weekend cruiser, or even a stylish modern classic daily driver.

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