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1997 BMW M3

Coupe
RM Sotheby's Munich 2022
Saturday, 26 November 2022
$297,757
Sale Price
€20,000 - €40,000
Est. Range
No
Reserve
26 November 2022
Sold Date
171
Lot Number
#2+
Original
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. WBSBG910X0EW40087. Dakar Yellow over black leather. 3201/316hp, 6-speed, automatic climate control, electric sunroof, heated seats, factory cassette, books, tools, spare.

Evaluation: From The Bavarian Legends Collection. Delivered new to Japan. With unmarked paint and only one minor abrasion on a wheel rim, the exterior is perfect. The seat leather is superb with only minor creasing on the driver’s side. A great clean car in a rare color and condition matching its 2752 km (1710 miles), but it has been on static museum display long term and would need attention before driving.

Bottom Line: An improved “Evolution” E36 debuted in 1995, with the engine enlarged from 3 to 3.2 liters and a Getrag 6-speed replacing the old ZF 5-speed. Otherwise, not much changed. It’s not an especially rare car but two people apparently just had to have this low-mile example. At more than seven times its presale high estimate, this result defies logic and can only be explained by emotion.

by Andrew Newton
2 December 2022
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