This splendid car was delivered new to the Isle of Man in 1984 and, aside from the occasional trip to the mainland for a bit of work now and again, it remained there until very recently, when it was bought by a vendor whose enviable car collection is well-known to us.

The odometer currently reads some 57,141 miles.

Not only is this fine example of a rare, RHD manual model in virtually time-warp condition, it also comes with the additional rarities of power steering and BMW sports seats.

We know from invoices and receipts in the file that the car crossed the Irish Sea in August 2022 to have some restorative work done, primarily to the bodywork, at a cost of several thousands of pounds.

It is, by any measure, a particularly good example.

We have driven the car and can report that it is very well screwed together and does everything expected of it with levels of performance and aplomb that belie its age and are far more a reflection of its low mileage than its vintage.

It is, perhap...