One to Buy: Sterling Silver 61,000 mile 1993 BMW E36 M3 3.0 Coupe
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In a similar fashion to its E30 predecessor, BMW’s E36 3-series became the benchmark against which all entry-level Saloons, Coupes and Convertibles were measured. Its combination of handsome looks, superb driving dynamics and excellent build quality resulted in BMW’s absolute domination of the sector around the globe.
At the head of the E36 line-up was BMW’s latest iteration of the now iconic M3, a variant originally launched back in 1985 to homologate a Group A competition car for international touring car races.
Whereas the E30 M3 was powered by a raucous four cylinder motor designed for competition use, the E36-based machine was comparatively refined on account of its more spacious bodyshell and silky smooth straight six engine. Unsurprisingly, it proved a massive commercial hit and in many respects paved the way for every BMW Motorsport product since.
In total, over 70,000 examples of the E36 M3 were completed between 1992 and 1999, among the finest examples of which is chassis ‘33449’ set to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s St. Moritz sale on September 16th.
Configured in the desirable colour combination of Sterling Silver over an Anthracite M cloth and Amaretta interior, chassis ‘33449’ was completed on June 28th 1993 and supplied to the German domestic market.
Today this desirable car has covered a little over 61,000km which is backed by a detailed service history from new. Presented in superb condition throughout, this collector grade example of arguably the 1990’s best compact supercar will be sold at No Reserve.
