Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1999 BMW Z3
*** NO RESERVE***
Registration - P6 EBK
Chassis No. - WBACM12020LG23302
M. O. T. - None
Odometer - 107, 500
This pure and period-looking 1996 BMW Z3 is a very original example of the reborn 1990s BMW roadster. Powered by an 1, 895cc four-cylinder engine, ‘P6EBK’ was first registered in August 1999. The vendor says it comes from a deceased estate, and they describe the engine, transmission, bodywork and paintwork as all being in ‘average’ condition. Inside, it features part-electric leather seats, a leather ‘M’ steering wheel and M-branded gearknob. The interior is described as being in ‘average’ condition and, as with the outside, is largely original – although it does feature an upgraded, more modern stereo. The car starts, runs and drives, although it will need a bit of work electronically, reports the vendor, and will need an MOT. Due to it coming from a deceased estate, it doesn’t have any paperwork and the V5 is not present.
The BMW Z3 was revealed in 1995 as a simple and pure rear-wheel drive two-seat roadster. The first BMW ‘Z’ car to enter mainstream production, it was derived from the BMW Compact platform, which combined a shortened version of the period E36 architecture with the simpler E30 semi-training arm rear suspension. Both four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines were offered, with high-performance M models following in 1998. There was also a quirky BMW Z3 Coupe, famously developed by BMW engineers in their own time – rather like the original E30 BMW 3 Series Touring. An extra pub fact is that the Z3 was the first BMW solely to be manufactured outside Germany – in South Carolina, USA.
In summary:
Highly original 1996 BMW Z3
Part of a deceased estate
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.
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