Lot Ended
Description
1996 BMW 318IS (E36)
Just two owners
and 96,894 miles from new; in super condition; extensive spec
inc.M-Sport interior and LSD - investment
opportunity
Supplied new by Whitehouse BMW of Ruxley in August 1996
this was a rarer model when new, let alone today. The 318IS was the higher
performance version of the four-cylinder range of E36 coupes in the 90’s
offering performance similar to the 6-cylinder cars without the heavier running
costs.
The M44B19 four-cylinder engine fitted to the IS variant
produced 138bhp and (as a 1996 example) 181NM of torque almost on par with the
2.0-litre six, but had a revvier nature and boasted more power and torque than
its standard 318 sibling.
Finished in what looks to be unmarked Arctic silver with
half black leather M-Sport interior the car appears to be in entirely stock,
unmodified condition, which is most pleasing and largely uncommon nowadays, a
testament to its two owners, the current some 18 years since 2003.
The extensive and desirable specification of this example
includes 16inch M twin-spoke light alloy wheels with new tyres, M-Sport
suspension, M aerodynamic body styling, twin SRS, rear head rests, front centre
arm rest, front fog lamps, electric steel sunroof, electric windows, modern
retrofit CD/Mp3 player, 25% LSD, tool kit, first aid triangle and jack
Within the history file, we find the V5C, owner’s pack
& service book showing eight stamps (five by BMW main dealers) including PDI
by Whitehouse Ruxley BMW, the last at 58,519 by NBA Sports Cars of Surrey in
January 2011 plus a further six stamps for brake fluid and coolant changes, four
of which were by BMW main dealers and one further stamp for Body Inspection in
July 1998 by the supplying dealer. In addition we find the old style log book, a
service invoice dated February 2009 at 49,019 miles costing £584.75, a few
recent invoices for spare key and sundry trim bits dated September 2020.
Showing just 96,894 miles from new, an average of just
3,800 per annum, the car is likely to be highly appealing to any BMW enthusiast
or aficionado. With a current MOT valid until March 2022 with just three minor
advisories recorded the car is ready to be enjoyed or popped in a cocoon for
investment, although that seems a crying shame to deny the owner the enjoyment
on offer here.
For more information contact - [email protected]
* All charges are subject to VAT