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BMW Z3 Roadster 1.8 — 1998

A nice car in original condition with few owners and low mileage.

Tore Thallaug
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"A well-maintained and cared-for car that has lived a gentle life. It features the smaller engine and is relatively modest in terms of equipment, but all the important features are there. With the top down, you don’t need a high-performance machine—this is a fine and solid cruiser for comfortable rides. It appears to be in original condition throughout, and everything functions as it should."

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Tore Thallaug
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"A well-maintained and cared-for car that has lived a gentle life. It features the smaller engine and is relatively modest in terms of equipment, but all the important features are there. With the top down, you don’t need a high-performance machine—this is a fine and solid cruiser for comfortable rides. It appears to be in original condition throughout, and everything functions as it should."

Description

This car was first registered in Germany on April 22, 1998, and was registered for traffic in Sweden on April 10, 1999. For 25 years, the first owner kept the car, although it was not in use for the last seven years, with just over 51,000 kilometers on the odometer. The current owner acquired it in July this year. Now the odometer reads 55,560 kilometers. The car comes with original manuals, various receipts, and inspection records in a binder, along with 3 keys. It was inspected in June this year without any remarks and is ready to drive.

Technical data

  • Year
    1998/1998 
  • Registration date
    1999-04-10 
  • Mileage
    55 578 km 
  • Kw / hp
    85 / 446 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Dark blue metallic 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Starts easily and runs smoothly in the engine and drivetrain. During a test drive at a calm pace with gentle acceleration and braking, everything such as steering, clutch, gear shifting, road handling, and brakes was experienced as operating smoothly and well. Not checked on a lift, but what could be seen looked good and there were no comments from the vehicle inspection regarding the undercarriage.

  • Interior condition:

    Nice and well-preserved interior (Oregon) in leather and textile with good bounce in the chairs. Mild wear and in finely preserved condition for age and mileage. Nice extra textile mats with logo. Steering wheel, controls, instruments in fine condition with all functions working well. Windshield between chairs.

  • Exterior condition:

    Fine paintwork (Montreal Blue metallic) that appears to be in original condition. Other details such as chrome, glass, rubber, plastic, emblems, lighting details etc. are also in the same fine condition. There are some minor scuffs and scratches but overall in good condition for its age and mileage. The soft top is in fine condition and the manual mechanics work well. There is a small gap in the seal/list between the window and the fabric at the top rear on the driver's side but it appears to be tight. Nice wheels and tires (Dunlop Sport).

  • General condition:

    Time flies and it is de facto 30 years since the Z3 model was released, and it is now speeding into the class of classic and enthusiast cars. The history and condition of this car, along with the pleasant and classic combination of color, rims, and interior, make it a fine collector's car.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-07-04
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1999-02-10 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1999-04-10 (980422)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-06-05
Besiktigad tom: 2025-08-31
Årsskatt: 1771 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Facts about the model

BMW has a long tradition of producing sporty and open-top models. In the 1930s and 1950s, there were several cars with sporting ambitions, for those who sought the thrill of the wind in their hair. However, during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, BMW mainly focused on producing sedans and coupés with sport and GT aspirations, although some cars received convertible conversions. Yet, no true classic open two-seater sports car was manufactured during those decades.

That changed in 1989 when BMW launched the unique Z1. The "Z" stands for "zukunft," the German word for "future." The most unusual feature of the Z1 was its doors, which didn’t open in the traditional manner but instead slid down into the relatively high door sills. It wasn't a commercial success at the time, though today it is a highly sought-after collector’s item.

Around this same period, Mazda launched the MX-5 Miata, which turned the automotive world on its head by bringing back the simple, small sports car reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s. It became clear that there was a huge market for these lively, open-top cars, with people clamoring for them. This gave many car manufacturers sleepless nights, but soon several were preparing to respond.

If the Z1 was a bit special and experimental for BMW, it was the start of something bigger. In 1994, BMW responded with the introduction of the Z3 (E36/7). It became an instant hit, even making an appearance in a James Bond film. The Z3 was produced from 1995 to 2002 and even got a sibling, the distinctive Z3 Coupé, in 1999 (E36/8). Both models had a traditional rear-wheel-drive setup. Engines ranged from inline-four and inline-six engines, from 1.8 L to 3.2 L, with power outputs from 116 hp to 321 hp. The most powerful engine was found in the M version. Transmission options included five- and six-speed manuals, as well as four- and five-speed automatics.

In April 1999, the Z3 received a facelift, featuring a redesigned rear end, some changes to the engine lineup, and updates to the interior details.

A total of 279,273 Z3 Roadsters and 17,815 Z3 Coupés were produced.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Märsta

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2024-11-14.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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