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1989 BMW M3 (E30) Group A FIA Race Car*
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored 1989 BMW M3 Group A race car, chassis number M3 1165, with a rich BTCC history and FIA certification, making it a remarkable and very competitive race car. Freshly rebuilt and maintained, it's primed for vintage touring car events.
Condition
8
Given the car's history as a race car, complete restoration to FIA Group A regulations, recent mechanical work (new dampers, rebuilt gearbox/diff), and maintenance by JC Motorsport, it is in excellent mechanical condition. The car has current FIA HTP papers valid until 2027, indicating it meets safety and regulatory standards. It has recent race success (2015-19) and is described as "100% race-ready and ready to win again." Cosmetically, it has been returned to its original BTCC color scheme. There is no mention of significant cosmetic flaws in the description.
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Transmission:
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Chassis No:
M3-1165
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
SOLD for an undisclosed amount.
Original period car and the best available today.
Chassis number M3 1165 is one of only 55 period Motorsport factory Group A race cars Sold new to BMW dealer, Godfrey Hall, who campaigned the car in the 1989 BTCC (Class B) Bought by Nick Whale and campaigned in the new 2.0-litre BTCC format in 1990/91 Subsequently used in lower formulas (see website) until repurchased by Nick in 2013 Amspeed of Brackley was employed to completely strip, restore and rebuild it to current FIA Group A regulations for Historic Touring Cars.
Returned to original BTCC colour scheme Current FIA HTP papers for class CT44 period J2-1986-1990 valid until 31/12/2027 Much recent success (2015-19) with Nick and son, Harry (see website) Looked after by Mike Jordan since 2017.
New Ohlins dampers, rebuilt box and diff The engine has been built, maintained and developed by JC Motorsport and is one of their very best FIA 2.5 engines.
Only 3 races since last being rebuilt.
Good spare...
Points of note
£11,495
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,733
Median Price (Since 2020)
£58,653
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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