HIGHLIGHTS

Fantastic bodywork
Desirable Artic Silver paintwork
Just two former owner’s

THE APPEAL

Based on BMW’s E36 platform, the first generation Z3 2-seater sports car sold well in the U.K., and now 25, this particular Z3 has officially joined the modern classic club.

The Z3’s popularity is undoubtedly down to It’s seductive looks, but also it’s relatively simple mechanicals, excellent roadholding, sharp steering and punchy performance.

This affordable roadster looks great in Arktissilber (Artic silver) and shines beautifully in the autumn sunshine. It sports the reliable 140 bhp 1.9-litre power-plant and 5-speed gearbox and with a good service history, appears to have been well cared for.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

This Z3 was owned by it’s first custodian right up to 2017, after which, it joined a collection of Z3’s owned by a manager at Peter Nash Specialist Cars, Warsash, Southampton, and largely remained in storage until the present owner acquired it in September 2022.

First registered on the 1st August 2001
Registration number included
Recommissioned on the 22nd April 2022 after storage
Up to date V5 present
Owner’s handbook
Sound system manual and alarm system instructions
Service booklet with 5 BMW dealer stamps
Current MOT runs until 25th April 2023
Previous MOT’s back to 2001
Taxed until 1st March 2023
2 sets of keys

THE INTERIOR

Tasteful black cabin in very good order
Minor age-related wear to leather steering wheel
Fully functioning instrumentation and switches (the owner informs us)
Electrically operated windows, mirrors, seats and hood
Very agreeable leather upholstery with just the odd scuff and some expected wear
Good door trims, fixtures and rubber seals
Presentable carpeting
Original ‘Business RDS’ radio/cassette player
Cigarette lighter present (not in photos)
Boot contains the original and complete tool kit, warning triangle and access to the spare wheel

THE EXTERIOR

Desirable Artic Silver metallic paintwork in fantastic condition
Ding-free bodywork with just a handful of minor paint scuffs (see photos)
Virtually no obvious frontal stone chips
Sound wheel arches, door bottoms and sills
Excellent windows, lights, mirrors, trim and badges
Smooth operating mohair hood with slight ‘misting’ to rear window
From what we can see, the underside is clean with some surface corrosion
No known accident damage
Original BMW 5-spoke alloys with minimal signs of kerb damage
Older tyres with good tread level

THE MECHANICS

1,895 cc 4-cylinder engine with a top speed of around 128 mph
The owner assures us that this engine starts and runs really well with no known issues
Quiet timing chain
Smooth 5-speed transmission
Clean engine compartment
Progressive PAS steering
ABS brakes
Recommissioned in April 2022 with 4 x shock absorbers, 4 x discs & pads, 2 x coil springs, fuel pump & filter, 2 x replacement tyres

SUMMARY

With outstanding bodywork and paint, this BMW Z3 believes it’s true age and definitely appears to have led a pampered life thus far.

Easy and cheap to run, this entertaining and classy Bavarian roadster is likely to be a hoot on the road and certainly sounded sweet and ran well to the photoshoot location.

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