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If you lived through the 80s you definitely remember watching Touring

Cars on TV and witnessing the sheer dominance established by BMW at

the end of the 90s with the release of the E30 M3.

The story of this mean machine is filled with meaningful moments and

it's mainly due to one of its legendary driver, Gianfranco Brancatelli, a

renowned Italian racing driver who's brilliant career spanned various

disciplines of Motorsport: from Touring Car Racing in the WTCC, BTCC and Italian Superturismo to

Endurance Racing at the 24hr of Lemans competing for 5 years total

and driving Group C cars like the Lancia Beta Montecarlo in 1980, then

Jaguar XJR-6 in 1986, the Sauber C9 in 1989 where he finished in 2nd

place and his last appearance in 1990 with the Nissan R90CK.

Brancatelli was also involved at Bathurst with the Cosworth Sierra 500

and obviously with this great 1987 BMW E30 M3. No wonder this car is

so special, it was taken to victory all over the world in Italy, France,

Australia and here in New Zealand too where it finished 2nd place in both 1989 and 1990 Group A Racing

Series and 1st place in the 1991 NZ Touring Car Championship (NZTCC).

At the heart of the beast we find the strong S14 DOHC inline-four

engine, the 2.3L power unit before the 2.5L was introduced a few years

later. It pushes out 300hp at 8200rpm, mated to a manual gearbox with

dogleg transmission and limited slip differential.

Inside the cabin it's all out business with the suede steering wheel,

racing gauges, full harness and roll cage, and the signatures on both the

centre tunnel and main dash. Clear evidence of a long racing career filled with many victories and historical

relevance. A real thoroughbred we have the privilege of presenting you here today at Mortimer

Motorsport.

Drivers: Gianfranco Brancatelli, Johnny Cecotto, Riccardo Patrese

Complete Racing History

- 1987 WTCC Racing:

 Monza - 1st (then Dsq.)

 Jarama - 6th

 Dijon - 1st

 Nurburgring - Ret.

 Spa - Ret.

 Brno - 5th

 Silverstone - Ret.

 Bathurst - 1st

 Calder - 4th

 Wellington - Ret.

 Fuji - 5thph:+64 9 422 9650

Email:eqnz@xtra.co.nz

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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

Cars of this calibre rarely become available on the market. This 1987 WTCC BMW E30 M3, driven by the

legendary duo of Brancatelli and Cecotto, presents a truly exceptional opportunity for discerning collectors

and high-level clientele. This historic race car, with its illustrious winning legacy and captivating racing

history, holds immense allure and commands attention in the automotive world.

Representing the pinnacle of BMW's engineering prowess and performance, this M3 offers a rare chance to

own a prized piece of motorsport heritage making it a highly coveted addition to any esteemed collection.

This vehicle is currently located in Auckland, New Zealand and offered at a very competitive price

considering its history, significance and current conditions.

Spares and parts will be added to the package.

Hassle-free Nationwide and International Shipping available.

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