1987 BMW E30 M3 WTCC For Sale

Year
1987
Make
BMW
Model
E30 M3
VIN
M3-1
Mileage
TBD km
Location
New Zealand
Price
AUD $600,000.00
Accepting Offers
Description
This first-generation BMW M3 is a significant example of the BMW marque with outstanding provenance. It was driven by legendary Italian, Gianfranco Brancatelli and as chassis #1 was taken to victory the world over in Italy, France, Australia and New Zealand. Sporting the 2.3-liter S14 DOHC inline-four engine producing 300 hp at 8200 rpm coupled to a dogleg manual gearbox fitted with a limited slip differential.
Cars like this are something of a rarity the world over. Even though the WTCC series was short lived people still have great affection and fond memories of these iconic cars, especially in this instance with the class driving act of Brancatelli, Cecotto and Patrese, their winning legacy with this car has created a unique piece of motorsport history.

Race History:
Drivers: Gianfranco Brancatelli, Johnny Cecotto, Riccardo Patrese
Complete Racing History
1987 WTCC Racing:
Monza 1st (then disqualified.)
Jarama 6th
Dijon 1st
Nürburgring Retired
Spa Retired
Brno 5th
Silverstone Retired
Bathurst 1st
Calder 4th
Wellington Retired
Fuji – 5th

New Zealand Racing History:
1987
Pukekohe Park Raceway 1st placement
1988
Nissan Mobil 500 Wellington
1989
NZ Group A Touring Car Championship, 2nd placement in Championship
Nissan Mobil 500 Wellington,
Nissan Mobil 500 Pukekohe
1990
NZ Group A Touring Car Championship, 2nd placement in Championship
Nissan Mobil 500 Wellington,
Nissan Mobil 500 Pukekohe
1991
NZ Touring Car Championship, 1st placement in Championship
Spares Included:
Spares and parts will be added to the package.