EU Market Find: 1998 Evergreen on Green BMW Z3 M Roadster

What: 1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Color: Evergreen (immergrün; non-metallic uni; 358, BMW)
VIN: WBSCK9335WLC86934
Mileage: 97,000 km (60,273 miles)
Price at Time of this Writing: € 27,450
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Sougné-Remouchamps, BE
Dealer listing: Link

Why we love it:

This isn’t a paint to sample BMW Individual specimen, nor is it technically a variant North America never received. Even still, we find a low mileage Evergreen on green BMW Z3 M Roadster like this noteworthy enough for a mention.

Though the install rate was low likely due to its polarizing hue, Evergreen was a factory color for the Z3 M Roadster. Often paired with the two-tone green interior you see here, it makes for a striking combination that stands out from the crowd.

Alas, Evergreen hasn’t been a popular color from BMW Individual, but maybe it should be. Pastel takes on colors has been on the rise over the last decade, and maybe should be reason enough for Evergreen to make a comeback.

As for this particular specimen, it’s worth mentioning that by nature of being a European market model it has the more desirable S52 engine. It’s listed in a private sale over on AutoScout24.de and we’ve gone ahead and copied its listed options below.

  • S710 M Sports Steering Wheel, Multifunction
  • S410 Window Lifts, Electric, Front
  • S440 Non-Smoker Package
  • S481 Sports Seat
  • S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
  • S674 Hi-Fi system code aanwezig
  • S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD Changer I-Bus
  • S530 Air Conditioning
  • S540 Cruise Control
  • S209 Differential Lock 25%
  • S314 Door Mirror, Driver Lock, Heated
  • S354 Windscreen, Green-Tinted Upper Strip
  • S380 hardtop preparation
  • S388 soft top, black
  • S395 Rollover Protection System
  • S398 soft top, Electromech. Semi-automatic

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