Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow 320i Cabriolet

What: 1999 BMW 320i Cabriolet Exclusive Edition
Color: BMW Dakar Yellow 2 (dakargelbii; non-metallic uni; 337; BMW)
VIN: Unknown
Mileage: 59,990 km
Price: € 29,988
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Cuntz Speyer Neustadt, Neustadt, DE
Listing: Link

This standout 1999 BMW 320i Exclusive Edition is one of those obscure European youngtimers that ticks all the boxes for collectors and enthusiast buyers alike — rare factory-specified paint, special leather interior, low mileage, and a manual gearbox. It’s currently listed on AutoScout24 at Cuntz Speyer Neustadt (pronounced “koontz”) in Neustadt, Germany for €29,988 with 59,990 km on the clock and a five-speed manual transmission.

What makes the car compelling is the combination of details that elevate it well above the run-of-the-mill E36 3-Series:

• Exclusive Edition specification with factory Sonderlack “Dakargelb” (special yellow paint) and Sonderleder (special leather interior) in black with yellow piped accents — a classic era-appropriate contrast that was rarely ordered at the time.
• A well-kept 59,990 km showing on the odometer for a car that turns 26 this year, hinting at careful use and potentially strong originality.
• Manual gearbox, a choice that’s increasingly sought after among collectors and classic drivers who value engagement over convenience.
• Original features such as climate control, heated seats, sport suspension, and alloy wheels further round out the exclusive package.

The Exclusive Edition wasn’t a high-production model — it’s essentially BMW’s mid-’90s take on a lifestyle special, offering cosmetic and interior upgrades over the standard 320i rather than performance enhancements. These editions have become collectible for their character and rarity, especially when presented in bold colors like yellow and with matching interior details not often seen in E36s.

Also, it’s not an M3. The 320i of this generation employed a 2.0-liter inline-six producing around 150 PS (110 kW) and delivered balanced driving dynamics typical of the 3 Series DNA, what really sets this car apart is its individuality — something that speaks to enthusiasts who appreciate not just numbers, but story and personality in a car.

For anyone looking to add a unique late-’90s BMW 3-Series to their garage — one that wears its special spec with confidence — this gelb-painted 320i Exclusive Edition is well worth a closer look.