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The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
2001 BMW M3
*** NO RESERVE*** Finished in rare Phoenix Yellow, featuring the all-important manual transmission, and offered from long-term ownership
Registration - Y651 RSG
Chassis No. - WBSBL92040JR00663
M. O. T. - TBC
Odometer - 104, 000
This fabulous 2001 E46 BMW M3, being offered with no reserve, really is the one to have – as it has the ultra-desirable six-speed manual transmission. It is resplendent in rare Phoenix Yellow, an enthusiast favourite colour from the E46 era of BMW M3. Owned by the vendor for nearly 20 years, they describe it as simply being in ‘excellent’ condition throughout, from engine, transmission and electrics, to bodywork, paintwork and interior. It also features the most-have 19-inch alloys which are fitted with premium Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. There are other tasteful styling tweaks on the outside, while the black leather interior appears to be totally original, even down to the BMW ‘Business’ CD player. It has a desirable electric sunroof too.
Registered in July 2001, ‘Y651RSE’ has an odometer reading 104, 000 miles. The vendor says it has a very large history file, which confirms main dealer servicing at BMW Sandal Huddersfield up to 66, 569 miles, then further service parts and invoices. The original owner’s manuals are included too. The car is registered as a Category D write-off, back in December 2016, the least severe of the classifications.
The BMW E46 M3 is considered by many experts to be the finest BMW M3 of all. Introduced in 2000, it took the superb fundamentals of the E46 BMW 3 Series and built on it further, with an extraordinary 3. 2-litre straight six engine and either manual or SMG automatic gearbox. The S54 engine produced nearly 340bhp and has a redline of 8, 000rpm – and clever lights in the rev counter helped vary the redline as the engine warmed up. The E46 BMW M3 ran until 2006 and today is considered a real cult car that will be a sure-fire collectable in years to come.
In summary:
• Phoenix Yellow E46 BMW M3
• Coming from long-term ownership
• Offered with no reserve
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
