Desirable specification with M52 2.8 190bhp engine
Appealing Calypso-Rot paint with Sand Beige leather
Recent new fabric hood
Only four registered keepers
Well kept 4 seater convertible in great condition
The Appeal
Spinning a four seater convertible out of the E36 architecture created one of the best four seater drop tops of the 90s. These cars were carefully engineered to deliver BMW’s ‘ultimate driving machine’ goal.
Today these cars make great weekend classics, being both practical and spacious and entertaining. Particularly, as here, when equipped with the firm’s highly regarded M52 straight six 190bhp 2.8litre engine. As the convertible is more suited to relax motoring this lovely example mates that power to a smooth 5spd automatic.
It is a very low mileage car that has clearly been looked after. Inspect the Calypso-Rot paintwork, bodywork and Sand Beige leather interior and you will find few signs of its 27 years. A recent new folding roof adds to the appeal.
A long, advisory-free MOT to April 2025 underlines the impression of a well sorted, well presented car that is ready for warm summer days.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 27th January 1997
Factory built in December 1996
Only four registered keepers from new
Previous registered keeper since March 2000
Current keeper since November 2021
Only for sale due to lack of use
2 key fobs
Factory handbooks in good condition
V5C in seller’s name
HPI clear
MOT to 18th April 2025 with no advisories and 46,615 miles showing on test
Regular but very sparing use since 2005 with only 5,000 miles covered
Now showing 46,628 miles
The Condition
Attractive car with original Calypso-Rot burgundy metallic paintwork
Paintwork in good order with only light signs of use and age
Bodywork similarly well kept with straight panels, no known accident damage
Due to the age and originality buyers should anticipate some patination
Factory standard car including 15in multi-spoke alloy wheels
Alloy wheels and matching spare in good order with few marks
All tyres have at least 6 mm of tread and the spare tyre is a brand new Falken on a matching alloy rim
Recently fitted black fabric roof in good condition with clear rear screen and no visible damage but it may need some adjustments
Exterior fittings including lights, trim and glasswork are well presented
Very well kept Sand Beige leather interior with barely any wear visible
Practical four seater layout with front and rear seatbelts
High specification includes parking sensors, climate control and trip computer
Period radio cassette system with CD multichanger in boot
Cabin switchgear and fittings in very good order throughout
First aid kit and tool kit present and in very good condition
No structural advisories on current MOT
The Mechanics
M52 2,793cc straight six 190bhp engine
5spd automatic gearbox with Sport mode functionality
Very clean and tidy engine bay
Documented low mileage
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
Regularly but sparingly used in recent years
No reported running or driving issues to advise
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Auction Details
Year1997
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Odometer
46,628 Miles
Engine size2793
Seller typePrivate
Town
Kingsbridge
CountyDevon
Country
United Kingdom
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