2000 BMW M3 E46 PTG 001 For Sale
Year
2000
Make
BMW
Model
M3 E46
VIN
PTG-001
Mileage
TBD
Location
USA
Price
Price On Asking
Description
• BMW E46 PTG-001
• Driven by Said, Van Overbeek & Stuck
• Campaigned by PTG
• Fully restored in 2009
• Displayed at the Hans Stuck Tribute at the Quail in 2009
When the car was purchased, it was initially thought this E46 was chassis 002, but during the inspection, it was discovered it was in fact chassis 001, the prototype. Due to this discovery, it was decided to change tack from just making it race ready, to a full racing ready restoration to its original livery.
The 2000 BMW M3 E46 PTG 001 is a highly significant race car, being one of the earliest BMW M3 GTRs and a key part of BMW’s ALMS success. It’s also known for its distinctive livery and was a major part of BMW’s dominance in the sport.
Early Days of Racing:
This car was one of the first M3 GTRs built by Tom Milner’s Prototype Technology Group (PTG) for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
ALMS Dominance:
The 2000 BMW M3 E46 PTG 001 played a crucial role in BMW’s ALMS success, contributing to their championships and podium finishes.
Iconic Livery:
The car is known for its striking livery, which adds to its appeal and historical significance.
Restoration and Maintenance:
The car has been restored and has been featured at events like The Quail, showcasing its continued relevance.
Championship Wins:
BMW and PTG’s combined efforts resulted in numerous championships and victories throughout the early 2000s.
Legacy:
The 2000 BMW M3 E46 PTG 001 is considered a significant part of BMW’s motorsport history and a testament to the engineering and passion behind it.
No detail was overlooked, using photographs and original drawings they fabricated the original PTG lightweight door glass frames and Lexan together with the slanted M5 front radiator with the special inlet scoop to mate with the front bumper.
All four corners were disassembled and rebuilt with new seals; however, they were able to utilize the original parts as they were still in great shape.
Scott Clarke, the original crew chief of the car when it ran in ALMS as PTG’s flagship car, came to the shop to advise before the disassembly started. He pointed out all the modifications that had been made for Grand Am from the ALMS configuration.
Great lengths were taken to ensure the car was restored back to the original way it ran in ALMS when it won at Silverstone and raced at Nürburgring with Stuck and Said.
The Alegra Grand-Am livery and paint was painstakingly removed by hand with razor blades and careful sanding. The original Burgandy/Silver livery was found on every single panel with the exception of the front bumper cover which had been replaced due to the Grand Am radiator configuration. A new front bumper cover was sourced from the original PTG carbon guy who still had the molds, ensuring that it remains 100% a PTG body in all respects
All the Kevlar lightweight fuel hoses were replaced, a new fuel cell was fitted, everything was done to go racing but also to make it look like new without destroying the original patina of the cockpit.
The original closeup action photos at the Nürburgring taken by Bruce Miller were obtained which enabled an accurate reproduction of the original livery.
No expense was spared for this restoration
Extensive pictures of the full restoration, from tear down, to assembly and the presentation at The Quail are available.
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