This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. THIS LOT IS AWAITING VENDOR APPROVAL AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Few cars hold the distinction of being both a Bond Car and a ‘Breadvan’, in different guises the BMW Z3 platform holds claim to both Introduced in 1997, the Z3M was a model oddball, following no direct lineage, offered in either in Roadster or Coupé form, the latter commonly referred to as the ‘Breadvan’ for obvious reasons Offered with the same engine as the Iconic E36 M3, namely the S50, a 3.2-litre straight-six powerhouse producing 316bhp at a sonorous 7,400rpm and 260lb/ft of torque at a more sensible 3,250rpm, your only option was a 5-speed ZF Gearbox sending power via a limited-slip differential to the rear wheels The example seen here, a 2000 model presented in Titanium Silver Metallic with a black and red interior, was clearly cherished with the original service book shows a reassuring 13 stamps Supplied with an impressive history file including specialist invoices, previous MOT Certificates and most recently a £3,000 spend with BMW specialist Redish Motorsport which included an Inspection 2 service, valve clearances adjusted, fitment of a new set of Bridgestone Potenza tyres and a brake fluid service The Z3M Coupé was almost never produced, hesitant BMW management had to be convinced by the engineers and designers to begin production and we are glad of it, this is your chance to own a piece of BMW M performance history