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1998 BMW M3 Evolution Cabriolet (E36)

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 BMW M3 Evo convertible is a rare, collectible car with only one previous owner since 1999. It features a 3.2-liter straight-six engine, six-speed transmission, and a well-stamped service record, along with recent services and a new roof, but has some cosmetic wear and minor mechanical issues typical for its age.

Condition

6

While well-maintained by a long-term owner, the car shows some wear consistent with its age. There are cosmetic imperfections like chips, scratches, bubbling on a wheel arch, and grazes on the wheels. The interior shows light patina on the driver's seat.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

84,000 miles

Reg Number:

R324 HUP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Highlights

Rare and collectible
Only one previous owner
Purchased by the current owner in 1999
Hood fabric and headlining replaced
Well-stamped service record

Overview
The E36 became available as an M car in 1992, but it wasn’t until 1994 that the model was released with a folding fabric roof.

The example we see here was sold new in ’98 then found its second owner a year later, and it has remained with this owner ever since.
And it’s easy to see why you’d want to hold onto a car like this: just have a play with that 3.2-litre straight-six engine, coupled to a six-speed transmission.

Six gears in 1998.

Unbelievably decadent.
This particular M3 is an ‘Evo’ model, meaning that it punches a little higher than your average M3, sending 320 hp to the rear wheels.

This allows for spirited driving when the fancy takes, and you can even do so with the roof neatly stowed away, to enjoy the full open-air motoring experience.
Accompanied by a decent sized pile of paperwork, this car has been ...