What: 1996 BMW M3 Coupé
Color: Calypso Red (fuellerrot; metallic UNI; 252/3; BMW Individual)
VIN: WDB12603712032484
Mileage: 41,200 miles
Location: Flensburg, Germany
Link: Mobile.de
The BMW M3 (E36) you see here is an investment-grade perfect storm. Combine the unique and handsome BMW Individual color of Calypso Red with minimal driven miles on the odometer 28,430 kilometers (17,665 miles) and you have a car that, while not cheap, is definitely worth adding to a significant collection be that of a BMWphile or an enthusiast of tailored factory builds.
This 1996 M3 Coupe has reportedly spent its entire life carefully preserved, retaining its original configuration, accident-free history and complete BMW dealer service record.
Delivered new through BMW Niederlassung München, the car is accompanied by its original purchase invoice, German registration documents and an extensive collection of records documenting its ownership and maintenance. According to the seller, servicing has been carried out every two years by authorized BMW dealers throughout its life.
A Rare BMW Individual Specification
Finished in BMW Individual Calypso Rot Metallic, it wears one of the more distinctive colors offered through BMW’s personalization program during the 1990s.
The cabin continues the bespoke theme with Full Buffalo Anthracite leather, complemented by BMW Individual fine wood trim rather than the carbon fiber or aluminum accents more commonly associated with M cars. The combination gives the interior an unusually upscale appearance while remaining entirely factory correct.
The options list is equally impressive. Alongside the expected M3 equipment, this example includes the desirable GT front strut brace, forged 17-inch BMW M double-spoke wheels, factory rear spoiler, Park Distance Control, cruise control, power sunroof, electrically operated rear quarter windows, headlamp washers, rear window sunblind and the original BMW Professional RDS cassette stereo with the large onboard computer.
European Performance
Power comes from BMW M’s 3.2-liter S50B32 inline-six, producing 321 horsepower and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). Unlike North American-market cars, European M3s received the more powerful engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, creating what many enthusiasts consider the definitive E36 driving experience.
Just as important, this car appears to have escaped the modifications that affected many M3s over the past three decades. The seller describes it as remaining in exceptionally well-preserved original condition, with its factory equipment intact and supported by extensive documentation.
