1987 BMW (E30) M3 Evo I

Few cars have achieved the legendary status of the E30 M3. Built not because BMW wanted to produce another sporting road car, but because the FIA required a homologation model for Group A Touring Car racing. The E30 M3 exists purely because BMW Motorsport wanted to win races. Shooting Brake is thrilled to be listing this exceptional left-hand-drive 1987 BMW E30 M3 Evolution I on the platform. This particular Evolution I is made even more special by its fascinating ownership story. The current owner purchased the car in 2003 after regretting selling his first E30 M3 earlier that same year. Wanting something that stood apart from every other example, he was immediately drawn to its striking Santorini Blue finish. Originally supplied in black, the car was repainted in 1997 in Germany whilst owned by the dealer principal of a BMW main dealer, who chose Santorini Blue after the introduction of BMW Individual colours on the E36 generation. At the time of the repaint, the car had covered just 29,000 kilometres. Over the following twenty-two years, the owner has continued to refine the car to his own vision of the ultimate OEM+ Evolution I. The result is an E30 M3 that retains the unmistakable character of the original while benefitting from carefully considered upgrades that enhance its appearance without overwhelming its factory identity. Throughout its life, the car has attracted significant attention within the BMW community and members of the public alike, winning numerous trophies and concours awards whilst also featuring in three specialist magazines (Total BMW in 2005, Performance BMW in 2014 and Superfly Magazine in 2017). Showing just 78,362 kilometres from new, this Evolution I remains an exceptional example of one of BMW Motorsport's most celebrated creations. As always, the seller is available to answer all questions via the Comments section below and would like to highlight that the private Reg plate showing will revert to an age-appropriate plate for the next owner. Buyers should bid with confidence.