1988 BMW E30 M3 road/trackday car

The M3 when launched in 1986 was the first purpose built BMW saloon specifically designed to race. It was a 'homologation special' taken to the ultimate extreme with wheelbase and track optimised for racing, a high revving powerful 2.3 litre four cylinder 16 valve engine, a close ratio 5 speed gearbox with a direct drive top gear, purposeful square arches and fully optimised suspension and brakes. Only available in left hand drive and priced at a hefty £26,000 in the day - it was unsurprising that only a very limited number of cars came to the UK. However, they completely dominated on the race track with Touring Car titles claimed Internationally, including the most prestigious UK and German Touring car crowns.

This car is a 1988 E30 M3 originally supplied to the German market that has now been prepared for fast road and track day use. The engine has been swopped for a 2.5 litre block rebuilt by the renowned BMW specialist, Ross Cockburn, now giving around 250bhp. The car has also had a Safety Devices bolt in roll cage fitted along with competition high back seats and harnesses, a strut brace and competition brake pads.

The car looks sharp today having recently been repainted inside and out and comes with an MOT until Spring next year. A great fun and inexpensive trackday saloon - Gold Track here we come!