Motorheads like us get excited about a skunkworks project- rare flashes in the pan, they’re progressive and markedly independent designs usually developed under the cover of darkness by small groups of passionate creatures. Whether the bean counters like it or not.
Some of the most legendary cars ever built hail from these obscure beginnings; Lamborghini’s Miura, the Ferrari Dino 246 GT and McLaren F1 to name a few.
Enter the BMW Z3 M Coupe- an idea germinated within a small team at BMW Motorsport GmbH, the primary goal: address the shortcomings of the Z3 Roadsters chassis and controversially rival the E36 M3- it’s amazing this car actually exists.
Presented for the first time at the ‘97 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Z3 M Coupe retains the underpinnings and shark facia of the Roadster, its shooting brake roof-line is an echo of one of BMW’s greatest ever racers, the 328 Mille Miglia, flared rear arches, reinforced chassis and a monster quad-pipe exhaust all encasing the legendary high revving S50 3.2L straight 6 engine pulled straight from the E36 M3.
The end product delivered the ultimate Grand Tourer for pure driving pleasure and created an icon in the process.
Offered here is this very original 1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe in the hero combination of Estoril Blue over two-tone Black and Blue leather trim.
One of only 27 units sold new here, Z3 M Coupe's are a rare sight on our roads and this well-maintained example has travelled 119,000 kilometres. Delivered new to its first owner by Bib Stillwell BMW, Toorak September 1999, in an interesting piece of provenance, Bib's son, Nicholas Stillwell, a successful racer in his own right, has signed the engine bay.
Accompanied by a complete and detailed service record largely with BMW in the early years and specialists thereafter evidenced in the original log books and complementing receipt folder, recently serviced and fitted with brand new Good Year Eagle F1 tyres, this incredibly rare car was ordered with the following unique options:
- Electric Sunroof
- Air conditioning
- Heated seats
- Cruise control
- Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi sound system
- 6 CD Changer
- Limited Slip Differential
- Clear indicator lenses
We can’t think of a better road trip companion. Retaining all of its bespoke original features from the classically styled chrome VDO gauges, Dolby stereo, tri-coloured stitch and chunky leather steering wheel, 17-inch deep dish alloys and sparkling Estoril Blue paintwork, every stint behind the wheel of this cult classic is an experience to remember.
Incredibly special, this rare BMW Z3 M Coupé is one of the most desirable Youngtimers of the 1990’s. Limited in production, thrilling to drive and quite good at beating Porsche’s, with a conception story all of its own, this Z3 M Coupe is one of those have to haves.
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