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81 - 1996 BMW 328is COUPÉ (E36) No reserve Chassis: WBAEG11040ER4…
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Estimate €15,000 - €20,000
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1996 BMW 328is COUPÉ (E36) No reserve Chassis: WBAEG11040ER42450 Vehicle registration document: French • Origin: France (formerly part of the BMW France press fleet) • Same owner since 2003 • Fitted with M Sport chassis with original limited-slip differential • Original condition preserved, unmodified • The Little M3 The 328is variant was introduced to the French market to offer an optimised version of the E36 generation coupé. This version is distinguished by the adoption of the 2.8-litre M52 aluminium inline six-cylinder engine, fitted with the Vanos variable valve timing system, which prioritises torque availability from low revs. A specific feature of the ‘is’ trim in France for the 1996 model year, the model comes as standard with the factory Sport chassis, characterised by stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer dampers and a lowered ride height, complemented by a limited-slip differential (mechanical self-locking set at 25%). This technical configuration optimises rear-wheel traction in corners and enhances handling rigidity. Thus equipped, the 328is established itself as the most dynamic variant in the range prior to the M3. The factory production specification sheet, included in the file, confirms the equipment specific to the ‘is’ variant (sports steering wheel and seats, M sports chassis) as well as its current colour scheme: Cosmusschwarz bodywork and light grey Montana leather upholstery. Originally intended for the BMW France press fleet, the car remained registered with the manufacturer for around a year. It was then purchased in December 1997 by a friend of the current owner’s family from the official dealership network, a history attested to by the logbook from that time. Its servicing was initially carried out by the BMW dealership in Melun, whose stamps appear in the logbook up to the 60,000 km mark. In 2003, the vehicle was purchased by the current owner’s father, before joining the current owner’s collection in 2007. A file of invoices totalling over €5,000 details the maintenance carried out in recent years. Notable work includes the replacement of the clutch in 2020 and a complete overhaul of the running gear carried out in 2024. Preserved in its original configuration, with the exception of an air filter (the original air box is included with the sale), this 328is now has 185,000 km on the clock. The test drive revealed dynamic handling in line with the manufacturer’s standards, with no notable issues. This French-registered 328is coupé stands out for its known history and traceability: it has been in the same family for over twenty years. Retained in its factory specification with its dynamic options, it represents an opportunity to acquire an authentic and well-maintained example of the E36 generation. 1996 BMW 328is COUPÉ (E36) Chassis: WBAEG11040ER42450 Registration: French • Origin: France (formerly part of the BMW France press fleet) • Owned by the same family since 2003 • Equipped with the original M Sport chassis with limited-slip differential • Preserved in original condition, unmodified • The Little M3 The 328is version was launched on the French market to offer an optimised version of the E36-generation coupé. This version is distinguished by the adoption of the 2.8-litre M52 inline-six aluminium engine, equipped with the Vanos variable valve timing system, which prioritises torque availability at low revs. A specific feature of the “is” trim in France for the 1996 model year, the model comes standard with the factory Sport chassis, characterised by reinforced anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, and lowered ground clearance, complemented by a limited-slip differential (mechanical self-locking set at 25%). This technical configuration optimises rear-axle traction in corners and enhances steering rigidity. Thus equipped, the 328is established itself as the most dynamic variant in the range prior to the arrival of the M3. The factory production sheet, included in the file, confirms the equipment specific to the “is” version (sport steering wheel and seats, M Sport chassis) as well as its current colour combination: Cosmusschwarz bodywork and light grey Montana leather upholstery. Originally intended for the BMW France press fleet, the car remained registered with the manufacturer for about a year. It was then purchased in December 1997 by a friend of the current owner’s family from the official dealership network, a history attested to by the service logbook from that time. Its servicing was initially carried out by the BMW dealership in Melun, whose stamps appear in the logbook up to 60,000 km. In 2003, the vehicle was purchased by the current owner’s father, before joining the current owner’s collection in 2007. A file of invoices totalling over €5,000 documents the maintenance carried out in recent years. Notable work includes a clutch replacement in 2020 and a suspension overhaul completed in 2024. Preserved in its original configuration, with the exception of an air filter (the original air box is included with the sale), this 328is currently has 185,000 km on the odometer. The test drive revealed dynamic performance in line with the manufacturer’s standards, with no notable issues. This French-origin 328is coupé stands out for its known history and traceability: it has been in the same family for over twenty years. Preserved in its factory configuration with its dynamic options, it represents an opportunity to acquire an authentic and well-maintained example of the E36 generation.
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