With monster tyres and oversized arches, the styling was far from discreet. The concept was all about fusing the relatively conventional sportscar design of the standard Z3, with a heavy dose of outright aggression and the added torsional strength that only a tin top coupe provides.

This was a return to proper old-school sports cars that demanded the driver’s full attention.

February 2001 saw the only major facelift to the Z3 M Coupe with the installation of the E46 M3 motor, the S54. Only 165 right hand drive examples were built with the slightly more refined and powerful (325 BHP) S54 engine.

The later electronics enabled the engineers at M to install Dynamic Stability Control.  Grey dials, more colour options, larger rear-view mirror, updated badges and chrome trim also helped tweak this facelift model.

The car is supported with a document file showing every invoice from new and a 100% full-service history from BMW. Having been part of a collection for many years, it is now time this immaculate example finds a new home.

The previous keeper installed a carbon M3 CSL style air box to capture that immense induction sound. The original parts are supplied and we leave it up to the new owner to decide which option they prefer.

The Hero Motor Company workshop has carried out its usual thorough inspection and drawn up the following list of pre-sales preparation work which will be carried out prior to handover to the new owner.

​Carry out PDI

Carry out oil and safety service

Replace wiper blades

Carry out A/C service

Replace rear shock top mounts

Replace all tyres

Replace both rear sill mud flaps

Road test car and MOT

The car will be handed over to the lucky new owner with all the original tools, spare keys, original radio, service wallet, handbooks, manuals, fully stamped service book and document file.