The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 17th May 2025

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 31 The Vault Collection If there’s one model in the history of BMW M-Sport that is representative of all convertibles of the brand, it is the BMW M3 E30 Convertible. BMW M’s first mass- produced vehicle with a fabric roof, it embodies the symbiosis of high performance and luxurious convertible driving like no other car made in the 1980s. Today, this iteration of the M3 E30 is a rare and sought after modern classic and you can see why. The first convertible in M history, only 786 hand-built examples produced, a convertible with World Championship DNA, 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and 195bhp peak power. Like the two-door saloon, the M3 E30 Convertible is derived from motorsport, combining high performance and open-top enjoyment in a way that had never been seen before. After all, the M3 E30 was the only DTM ‘homologation model’ that was also available in a convertible version, with its self-supporting all-steel body, which is welded to the car’s floor, providing the car with greater rigidity. The car presented here is a 1989 BMW M3 (E30) Convertible delivered new in Germany in July 1989 and sold to a wealthy German businessman, who only ever used it on dry summer days (indeed, the service booklet only shows stamps in April and again in October!). It was imported into the UK in February 1997 via BMW specialists Munich Legends and was sold to the publisher of BMW Car magazine, Colin Wilkinson (he duly featured it in the publication - a copy is in the history file, plus a letter detailing the car’s early history). The car had covered just 16,000 miles by this point, this mileage being accrued by just its original German owner and was still on its original tyres. In striking Misano Red paintwork, it is believed to be the only example produced with the special Ravaglia M-cloth cloth inserts in the seats and doors. It remains in wholly original condition, commensurate with that level of diligent ownership. The history file documents and confirms the continuity of ownership, giving any new buyer huge confidence. Similarly, the service history is equally impressive, carried out by marque specialists back at Munich Legends or at BMW, with service stamps accordingly in the car’s original booklet (please see website for full details). Our vendor continued this tradition, treating the car to full Sytner BMW Inspection ll service and Health Check and in March 2025 (with a corresponding video presentation of the car and its underside) and a fresh MOT @ 54,200km, valid until March 2026 and issued with ‘no advisories’. All the ingredients are there with this car - from the ultra-cool era of BMW, a Motorsport pedigree, small production numbers, originality, dutiful ownership and superb condition – make no mistake, a best of breed E30 M3 Convertible is a car to watch! Offered from The Vault Collection - competition car underneath, convertible up top. As the first ‘M’ model with a convertible roof, the E30 M3 Convertible is extremely rare and much sought after. Registration: F950 CJK Chassis No.: WB5BB01040EB85069 Estimate: £87,000 - £100,000 Specialist: Joseph Watts Telephone No: 07779 082707 Lot 807 1989 BMW M3 (E30) Convertible More Details Lot 807 Bid On Lot 807