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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1997 BMW Z3 (E36/7) Roadster
1997 BMW Z3 (E36/7) Roadster
Lot Number: 271
1997 BMW Z3 (E36/7) Roadster
A much cherished example of BMW's well balanced 1.9-litre Roadster, finished in gleaming Alpine White.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £4,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
R335 LOD -
ODOMETER READING
65180 Miles
SUMMARY
A much cherished example of BMW's well balanced 1.9-litre Roadster, finished in gleaming Alpine White.
DESCRIPTION
- BMW's two-seat Z3 was first introduced in 1995 as the company's initial foray into the mass-market roadster segment
- Designed by Joji Nagashima, the Z3 was developed based on the E36/5 compact platform, sharing components with the E30 3-Series
- It gained widespread attention and popularity following its appearance in the 1995 James Bond film, Golden Eye
- Initially available with a 117bhp 1.9-litre inline-four, the Z3's distinctive design, combining classic roadster aesthetics with modern engineering, along with its agile handling and spirited performance, made it a strong seller for BMW with total production just short of 300,000
- Not often seen in Alpine White, this example has been much cherished boasting a fully stamped service book up until 49,212 miles and is freshened by recently refurbished wheels
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 271
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Registration Number
- R335 LOD
- Chassis Number
- WBACH72040LD82978
- Engine Number
- 01658779
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Alpine White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Lucocq
- Car Specialist
- alex@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information on this lot please contact Alex.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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