Enthusiasts will debate for decades to come which M3 was the best. Any of you that know me will be aware that my roots date back to the revered E30 M3. I grew up with them and love homologation specials with competition pedigree. That said, one would argue that the E46 M3 will go down in the history books as the most all round, multi-tasking M3 of all time. Utter day to day usability blended with track day ability when required. Another debate that continues is which E46 M3 to own. Well, they ...

We are often offered E36 M3s for stock and they are usually sent packing. They just do not meet our strict criteria. Like all cars they go through that stage of life when value tends to attract the hooligan. Now, there is a touch of the automotive hooligan in me but my cars are beautifully cared for. Sadly, most E36 M3’s have covered intergalactic mileage, fallen into the wrong hands, and proper age-related maintenance is distinctly lacking. We are also often guilty of forgetting the age of ...

The 850 CSI is still considered by many as the last true Bahn storming, low volume, BMW M built GT Car. Only 160 of these very special and highly expensive cars were built over a 3-year period in right hand drive. It is as close as we got to the M8 with BMW having canned the M8 after the production of just one prototype. It was a change of direction for BMW M that lead to the decision that the M badge no longer lived on a big GT car. The 850 CSI was largely BMW M inspired with a massive input from ...

We simply could not turn this one away. Its not an M3, its not an Alpina but it did take our breath away. The lady that owns the car is a great friend of one of our very oldest customers. He tipped us off about the car and asked if it was of interest. To be honest, I was not taking the conversation that seriously until my chum explained that his friend had bought the car brand new from BMW Park Lane, so one owner, the car had only covered 33,000 miles, came with a 100% complete BMW main ...

The E34 M5 Touring brings back truly fantastic memories. I recollect many family holidays to Cornwall and attending race meets here and abroad, loaded to the brim with luggage, kids and the dog in these 340 bhp super estates. When my wife announced to me at 2am that she had gone into labour with Zak, it was an Avus blue M5 Touring that I used to whisk her to hospital. ?In the mid-90s, wherever I went, these cars always caused a stir. I recall a chap peering through the front wheels and saying ...

Despite being born in a digital age and equipped with the many digital tools our modern, busy lives demand, the 1M retains that true analogue feel that the old school motoring enthusiast still craves. BMW fully succeeded in delivering this. Simplicity was the key. Rear wheel, drive, front engine, proper manual gearbox with a clutch and plenty of German horses under the bonnet. We live in an era of hands free dialling, touch screen controls and flappy paddles. The 1M with its 6 speed manual gearbox ...

It’s only with the benefit of hindsight you can see how truly special the E46 M3 CSL was and still is. It’s only when you fit yourself snuggly in the Recaro seats and place your hands on the alcantara trimmed wheel do you get an inkling of what a beast this car still is. The modifications required to earn an M3 a CSL badge are legion. Alongside that engine and carbon air box comes carbon-fibre roof, carbob-fibre bumpers, revised suspension, modified brakes, quicker steering and a paddle-operated ...

The E30 M3 requires no introduction to the motoring enthusiast. It has the finest competition history of any tin top racer and will go down in the record books as the single model to have won more international race, rally and hill climb championships than any other car. Driven by legends like Stuck, Cecotto, Ravaglia, Soper, Pirro, and Quester to name but a few. The road version has gone down in the history books as the most flattering saloon car chassis of all time. It is now very rare ...

During the late 1980‘s and early 1990‘s Italy and Portugal levied a large luxury car tax on any vehicle over 2 litres. As a result, the E30 325 and the M3 were heavily penalised. This market peculiarity gave birth to a unique, rare and inspired car. The 1990cc 320is was an elegant solution which gave an affordable but still very sporty alternative to the 325i and the M3. BMW produced a total of 3648 E30 320is between 9/1987 and 11/1990 of which only 2542 were in two door form (code name AK95). Still ...

The 911 was already 21 years old in 1984 and believed by many to be out of date and old fashioned. The factory effort was focused on developing the 924, 944 and 928 but thanks to an army of devoted 911 customers, a vociferous dealer network and new board member Helmuth Bott, the legendary 911 model was saved from the scrapheap and the 3.2 Carrera was born. “Driving in its purest form” is how the sales brochure describes the 3.2 Carrera. With a 3,164cc flat 6 engine, producing 231 bhp and ...

We are thrilled to be in a position to offer this very rare E36 M3 GT for sale. The car must not be mistaken for the 50 cars produced for BMW GB with the GT designation. The 50 right hand drive cars produced for the UK market where badged engineering. They had only the cosmetics details of the true M3 GT and painted in British Racing Green. These 50 UK cars did not feature the mechanical upgrades that were fitted to the true left hand drive M3 GTs. They were really just M3 Individuals. Only ...

The E30 M3 requires no introduction to the motoring enthusiast. It has the finest competition history of any tin top racer and will go down in the record books as the single model to have won more international races, rallies and hill climb championships than any other car. Driven by legends such as Stuck, Cecotto, Ravaglia, Soper, Pirro, and Quester to name but a few. The road version has gone down in the history books as the most flattering saloon car chassis of all time. Classic Heroes were ...

We simply could not turn this one away. Its not an M3, its not an Alpina but it did take our breath away. The lady that owns the car is a great friend of one of our very oldest customers. He tipped us off about the car and asked if it was of interest. To be honest, I was not taking the conversation that seriously until my chum explained that his friend had bought the car brand new from BMW Park Lane, so one owner, the car had only covered 32,000 miles, came with a 100% complete BMW main ...

Isn’t it funny, when we buy a new car the last thing we spare little or no thought for are the accessories it comes with. Over the years, kids pilfer them to repair their bikes, never to be returned or, we use, abuse and lose them with not a care in the world. But as time rushes by and our pride and joy transitions from new car to classic car, our thought process changes. That one missing spanner, screw driver or original first aid kit is the only thing left to think about. It drives us mad! ...

Despite being born in a digital age and being equipped with many digital tools, the 1M retains that true analogue feel that the old school motoring enthusiast still craves. BMW fully succeeded in delivering this. We live in an era of hands free dialling, touch screen control and flappy paddles. The 1M with its 6 speed manual gearbox was a joy for the true petrol head, who loves real driving rather than switching to auto pilot. Long term Motorsport owners and enthusiasts were highly cynical ...

1971 saw Intel release the World’s first Microprocessor, Apollo 14 returning to Earth, Cigarette advertisements banned from TV and Mercedes-Benz launch the production of the luxury grand touring range, the R107 SL & C107 SLC. The R107 (SL) was a 2 seater convertible roadster with the option of having a foldable rear bench seat arrangement. The C107 was a hard top Coupé based on the SL and was affectionately known as the SL Coupé (model SLC). It was 10 inches longer than the SL to accommodate ...

We are thrilled to offer what must represent one of the very best examples of Aston’s brilliant V8 Vantage currently on the market. With only 21,000 miles from new and full Aston Martin service history, service pack and warranty (both transferable to the new owner). Only 21,000 miles 3 Previous Owners Six Speed Manual Transmission Tungsten Silver Exterior Bright Finish Grill Obsidian Black Leather Interior with Silver Stitching Tailors Grey Headlining Obsidian Black Carpet Charcoal ...

The BMW M coupe always had a lot to live up to. Conceived by five engineers working overtime and undercover, it set out to be a no-holds-barred return to the enthusiast-focused philosophy upon which BMW once built its reputation. Back in 1998 this was the car for those who found the M3 too soft, too understated, and the M roadster too fragile. Still beloved by many of M’s senior engineers today, there is no getting away from the fact this particular masterpiece from Munich is a pedigree Rottweiler ...

It was hard to believe Alpina would be able to further enhance the already staggering performance of BMWs twin turbo charged, 3.0 litre, straight six engine. Not just increase its performance, but keep that wonderful Alpina trademark usability. Well they did it! The Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo is a true Jekyll and Hyde. Amazing fuel economy mixed with rich, smooth, refinement make this car incredibly relaxing on those long, arduous journeys. However, alone and on your favourite bit of road, the car has ...

Permed hair, shoulder pads, rolled up jacket sleeves and sweaters draped over your shoulders all point squarely to one unforgettable decade - the 1980's. A moment in time so vilified from the moment Big Ben ushered in the 1990's, is now looked back on as a time which was fun, experimental and actually pretty cool. Who would have thought that nearly 30 years later, Rick Astley would be the darling of the current University crowd? Not even Rick's mum would have put money on that. His number one smash ...

After 5 happy years, it’s time for us to say goodbye to our much cared for BMW E70 X5 4.0d M Sport. Like all the vehicles in our Collection, our X5 has been loved and cherished during every one of it’s 20,400 miles. Ordered and specified by ourselves via BMW Park Lane, our X5 has a full BMW service history and also has the benefit of an extended BMW Comprehensive warranty until March 2018. Like all approved BMW warranties, the cover can be extended beyond March 2018 should you wish. It is ...