An icon of touring car homologation and widely regarded as the car that defined BMW’s M division, this 1986 BMW M3 (E30) is a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, European-specification example of the original M3.

SB is thrilled to be offering this example, presented in exceptional condition throughout.

This AK01-chassis car combines compelling international provenance with a comprehensive bare-metal restoration and meticulous specialist maintenance.

It is a pure, mechanically correct example that delivers the analogue, motorsport-bred driving experience that modern performance cars simply cannot replicate.

Originally supplied to the German market, the car was later exported to the United States by a high-ranking American military general before returning to Europe.

It subsequently resided within a respected private Dutch collection for 15 years, where it was professionally stored and treated to a full bare-metal restoration.

The result is outstanding structural integrity a...