2002 BMW Z3 3.0 Ferrari 250 California Evocation

Highlights

One of three recently converted 250 California SWB
Hand-rolled aluminium bodywork based on recreations in Ferris Bueller film
Only 32 miles covered since completion
Created in South Africa and just UK registered
‘Box fresh’ evocation in great colour scheme
Long MOT to June 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Just like Ferris Bueller, the chances are that, like us, you won’t be getting anywhere near a genuine 250 California any time soon. Just 106 factory cars were built and they carry multi-million price tags.

Step forward the next best thing, a very well detailed evocation based on modern, reliable and - above all - engaging BMW Z3 running gear. These cars are highly regarded by enthusiasts. Their level of detail means that the uninitiated won’t know the difference. Result: million-pound style, real world purchase price.

This car is not to be confused with alternative fibreglass-bodied cars. It is one of three cars based on the recreations in the Ferris Bueller film and constructed using hand-rolled aluminium. It was created in 2023 in South Africa by Cape Town’s Mr Skunkworks using the running gear of a well maintained 2002 Z3 3L, whose 230bhp performance is virtually identical to the original Ferrari.

The car has barely covered 100 miles since completion so comes to market essentially ‘box fresh.’ There is a recent service and long, advisory-free MOT to add to the sense of a showroom-condition car that will delight and entertain in equal measure.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 13th June 2002
Factory built in November 2001
Built in 2023 and said to be one of three
Features hand-rolled aluminium bodywork
Based on the recreations featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Recently imported from South Africa
Re-registered here with plate PA02KXB
UK registered on 1st August 2024
Built by Mr Skunkworks in Cape Town, South Africa
Ferrari-branded handbooks and key fob
Separate immobiliser fob
Ferrari-branded service book with various stamps for Z3
These run to 83,000 kms (51,380 miles)
Fitted with new zero'd KPH odometer in South Africa on completion
Road tested for 100kms in South Africa prior to export to UK
On arrival in UK MPH odometer fitted which was also zero’d
This explains the small discrepancy between current and service history mileage
Service book shows a service in South Africa at a stated 83 kms in April 2024
Vendor confirms this service was in km in South Africa
Odometer now shows 32 miles in photographs
MOT to 18th June 2025 with no advisories and 15 miles showing on test

The Condition

Beautiful Pine Green metallic paintwork in very good condition
Hand-rolled aluminium bodywork and said to be one of three
Completed in 2023 and condition reflects this
Well detailed car with good body proportions and neat features like chromed air vents
Ferrari-badged bodywork
Solid stainless steel bumpers front and rear
Chromed wire wheels with standard five bolt hubs in good condition
Beige folding hydraulic roof in good order with matching tonneau
No structural advisories on recent MOT
Saddle tan leather interior with electric seats appears to have been recently completed
Interior features reworked dashboard with classic-style Veglia dials and digital odo
Cabin shows few if any signs of use and is in very good condition
Three spoke, wood-rimmed Nardi wheel

The Mechanics

M54 230bhp 3L Z3 BMW straight six engine
Running gear and mechanicals reportedly to have full service history
Suspension and brakes rebuilt as part of the recreation process
This unit delivers similar power to the original Ferrari engine
5spd manual gearbox
Quad exhaust pipes
Quilted under bonnet sound deadening
Well kept engine bay
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test

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