1989 BMW M3 Convertible
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Only one letter in the alphabet breathes real sportiness, and that is the magical “M”. It was first introduced in the BMW line-up in 1978 with the launch of the M1. Petrolheads had to wait until 1985 for the next true “M”-car: the M5 E28S. But the real breakthrough for “M GmbH” came in 1986. BMW wanted to be a high roller in the DTM (“Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft”). Therefore, they needed a racecar to compete with the Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V. In order to do so, they had to build a homologation model, a street legal counterpart of the race-bred sports car.
But BMW never expected that this car would reach so many enthusiasts. The homologation cars were almost instantaneously sold out. BMW saw the opportunity, and seized the day. During a period of 6 years, a whopping 18283 M3’s rolled out of the Motorsport plant in Garching. 200 bhp, 0 to 100 in 6,7 seconds, and a top speed of 235 km/h: even today these numbers aren’t meant for your run-of-the-mill family saloon. Because that is what the M-series stands for: brutal power, combined with everyday usability. And smiles from the kids in the back seat, if you want to.
The BMW M3 was not only sold as a 2-door version. As of May 1988, you could also order your M3 as a convertible. Yes, it initially had 5 bhp less than its closed brother, and it took him 0,6 seconds longer to reach the 100 km/h marker. But in return you got the wind blowing through your hair, and even more of that grunting 2.3 engine revving up to 7.000 rpm. Only 786 convertible E30 M3’s were built, which makes it a desirable classic.
But what if that limited edition of only 786 numbers still isn’t exclusive enough for you? Well, then you can, let’s say, tick off “option code 9990” for the interior. In German, you then get “Sonderpolsterung”. In English, you get “whatever you would possibly like”. And that is exactly what happened with this stunning M3, when the first owner ordered it. In this case, the Misano red body is beautifully contrasted by the specially ordered beige leather interior. Want even more proof that the first owner was a man with (expensive) taste? Even the centre console is lavished in the same beige skin as the seats. The car also received the highly desirable 16” BBS cross-spoke alloys. Throughout the years, the electric roof was transformed into a manual roof, and the air-conditioning removed. But then again, it is a convertible. So, if you are looking for the ideal head-turner to enjoy your summer, and you can’t go without German reliability and extreme rarity, this is your car.
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