Highlights

Extensive work worth over £10,000 carried out to bring the car to a high standard
£6,500 spent on Vanos rebuild and rod bearing replacement
New Shadow Chrome alloys with powder-coated finish
Stored in professional indoor heated storage
Rare Imola Red, manual, non sunroof variant

The Appeal

The 3rd generation M3 was such a hit that it ended up with a two-year waiting list. It had all of the hallmarks you'd expect - top-notch build quality, high-octane performance, and, of course, it's a very analogue experience, too. That's really helped seal it into the sports canon after twenty-three years - if you want a fearlessly traditional yet endlessly forward-facing modern sports classic, this is the perfect opportunity.

This impressive red example is a truly striking car. Plenty of work has been invested both inside and out, including a Vanos rebuild and replacement rod bearings. Bright Imola red, shadow chrome alloys and an extensive record of recent work carried out - it's got everything going for it, and has been kept in recent years in dry, heated storage. Now, it's ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2002
Previously stored in a garage for 6 years by the previous owner
In current ownership since January 2024
Extensive work worth £6,500 carried out in the last year
Over £10,000 spent on mechanical and bodywork to bring it to a high standard
New brake discs & pads fitted all round
Rear Subframe checked and in good condition with photos included
MOT expires 03/09/25
Car stored in professional indoor heated storage since purchase
Accompanied with lots of recent invoices for extensive work carried out

The Condition

Bright, striking and beautifully styled, this M-Car is very nicely presented
Imola Red paintwork is bright and vibrant
The vendor notes a couple of 3mm paint chips on the roof
Bodywork completed accounting for £3,600 includes various paint and refinishing tasks
All 4 alloys powder coated in Shadow Chrome finish
New Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres all around
New BMW OEM wheel centre caps
Underside is in good overall order, with light patina
Interior is in excellent order
Seats are well-presented
All instruments are clean and legible
The vendor notes that it looks newer than the 74,000 miles shown on the odometer
New carbon wrap around the dashboard and door cards

The Mechanics

3.2-litre S54B32 straight-six
Manual transmission
Engine bay is in excellent order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
By all accounts the car is ready and waiting to be driven away

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