Finished in iconic Estoril Blue with black leather upholstery, this handsome E36 M3 Coupe represents one of BMW M-Division’s sweetest-driving creations. Now showing 165,000 miles, it presents as a well-used but evidently well-cared-for example, supported by a very substantial history file and an impressively stamped service booklet.
Supplied new by Williams BMW, Manchester, the car retains its original book pack, owner’s handbook and service booklet, the latter carrying a long sequence of BMW main-dealer and recognised specialist stamps from pre-delivery inspection and running-in service right through its life. Further invoices and MOT certificates accompany the car, helping to chart its maintenance and mileage over the years.
The interior appears largely original, featuring the correct M3 sports seats in black leather, M-badged sill trims and the characteristic driver-focused dashboard layout. A modern Sony Bluetooth head unit has been fitted in place of the factory radio, offering more contemporary connectivity while the rest of the cabin retains an authentic period feel.
Under the bonnet sits BMW’s 3.0-litre S50 straight-six, producing around 286bhp when new and driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential – a combination that earned the E36 M3 its reputation as one of the best balanced performance coupes of the 1990s.
In summary
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Iconic Estoril Blue over black leather M3 Coupe
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Extensive stamped service history from new plus supporting invoices and MOTs
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Retains original book pack and manuals, with subtle in-car entertainment upgrade
