Not Sold | 1991

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Not Sold (Est: £38,124 - £46,596)

1991 – BMW Z1

Collector Cars Auction • France • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 33

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1991 BMW Z1 is a rare Urgrün Metallic example with a unique yellow interior and yellow headlights, originally from France and with only 64,450 km. It has had three owners, the last two from a BMW dealership family, and while mechanically sound with regular maintenance, it shows minor cosmetic wear requiring some restoration.
This sought-after first-series model, a distinctive roadster known for its retractable doors and sporty feel, comes with its original service booklet, manuals, and spare key, making it an attractive proposition for collectors.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in 'good used condition with a few minor flaws' and 'satisfactory' aesthetically, though it 'could be improved with a thorough cosmetic restoration'. There are also 'a few minor signs of wear on the bodywork or in the interior'. This aligns with a Very Good (7) rating, indicating slight wear but overall solid condition that requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBABA91070AL03681

Odometer:

64,450 miles

Reg Number:

3681

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1991 – BMW Z1
The propeller brand’s vision of the future in the late 1980s

French registration certificate
Chassis No.

WBABA91070AL03681
Engine No.

256K1-21127032

- The first model in the Z roadster series, which has become a benchmark in its class
- A late-production example from the first series of this highly sought-after model
- Rare Urgrün Metallic configuration, nappa leather and yellow fabric interior, yellow headlights
- Originally from France and third-hand ownership from a BMW dealership family
- Only 64,450 km with regular maintenance and in good used condition with a few minor flaws
- Original, blank service booklet, owner’s manuals, spare key, and accessories

Unveiled at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Z1 is a small, highly innovative two-seater roadster featuring surprising retractable doors.

Following in the footsteps of the prestigious BMW 507—itself the successor to the famous 328 racing roadster introduced in 1936—the Z1 revives the B...