Vehicle Details

• Year: 1988
• Make: BMW
• Model: M3
• VIN: WBSAK050X01894406
• Mileage Shown: 146,317km
• Transmission: Manual
• Title Status: Clean
• Color: Macau Blue Metallic
• Seller Type: Dealer
• Location: Barrington, IL 60010
• Dealer Fees: None
• Lot #: V-0049469

Built as a homologation car to satisfy Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) production requirements, the first-generation BMW M3 (E30) would go on to become one of the most legendary sports cars ever built. This 1988 M3 Europameister is one of only 148 cars built to commemorate the 1988 European Touring Car Championship title, all of which are finished in Macao Blue Metallic over a Silver leather interior. The Europameister shares its 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine and 5-speed manual transmission with the standard M3, with other equipment including a limited-slip differential, 16” basketweave wheels, and a power-operated sunroof. This M3 was purchased by its current owner approximately 2 years ago from a collector in Europe. It has been fitted with a Scorpion exhaust system and has benefitted from a mechanical restoration effort under current ownership. This E30 M3 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Arizona showing approximately 146k km (~91k miles) on the odometer.

Finished in Macau Blue Metallic, the E30 M3 only shares its hood and roof panels with the standard E30 3-series, distinguishing itself with model-specific bumpers and rocker panels, boxed fender flares, and a fixed rear wing. Other equipment includes quad headlights, fog lights, 16” basketweave wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes T-1R tires, pop-out rear windows, and dual exhaust outlets. The seller added an Evo II front lip and a Scorpion rear muffler, and states that the front end and the side mirror caps were repainted under previous ownership. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.

The cabin is upholstered in Silver leather and features manually adjustable front sport seats and a rear bench. Equipment includes a three-spoke M-Tech I steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and a center console-mounted plaque adorned with a Roberto Ravaglia signature. Amenities include an onboard computer, heated front seats, air conditioning, and cruise control along with power windows, mirrors, and locks. A Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB stereo with Bluetooth connectivity has been added, and an issue with the window electrics was repaired in preparation for the sale. All gauges, electronics, and accessories are reported to function as intended, with no warning lights present.

Powered by a 2.3-liter S14 inline-four engine, the M3 sends up to 192 HP and 170 lb.-ft. of torque to its rear wheels by way of a Getrag dogleg 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The seller notes that all engine seals, gaskets, filters, and fluids were replaced, along with a nut-and-bolt restoration of the undercarriage. Work performed included all new bushings, brakes, rear wheel bearings, parking brake shoes & cables, and front control arm & sway bar bushings. Other new components included front and rear sway bar end links, as well as subframe and trailing arm bushings. Additionally, it is reported that a Scorpion rear muffler has been fitted and that maintenance in August of 2024 included rebuilding the brake calipers, the installation of Bilstein shocks and stainless-steel brake lines, as well as flushing the transmission and differential fluids, performing an oil change, repairing the clutch slave cylinder, wiring, and replacing the drive belts & gaskets. 

This sale will include a window sticker, a spare tire, an air pump, a fire extinguisher, and a clean title.

The seller would like you to know: “The car is in excellent condition with no mechanical or aesthetic needs. The car is ready to go to a new home. I had 2 shops go over the car and service everything needed to make it a perfect collector car. All engine seals, gaskets, filters, and fluids were replaced. The undercarriage was restored with every nut and bolt, along with completely new bushings, brakes, suspension parts etc. interior and was professionally detailed to keep the original look. To my understanding it does have some cosmetic paint work done in the past by previous owner.”

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