1999 BMW M Coupé – Estoril Blue / Bi-Tone Estoril Blue & Black Leather

Offered for sale is this exceptional 1999 BMW M Coupé, finished in the stunning and highly desirable Estoril Blue, paired with the equally rare and beautiful bi-tone full Nappa leather interior in Estoril Blue and Black. The interior is in unmarked, as-new condition, perfectly complementing the exterior.

This is a very rare and highly collectible example, with just two enthusiast owners from new. Delivered new to its first owner in the Netherlands, who carefully preserved the car until 2022, it has since formed part of a French private collection, remaining in equally meticulous ownership.

The car has covered 132,000 km from new and presents in absolutely outstanding condition throughout.

Condition & Originality

• 100% factory-original paintwork, fully verified with a paint thickness meter

• Paintwork is flawless throughout

• Absolutely no corrosion anywhere — the underside is as clean as the exterior

• Always stored in a heated garage when not in use

Mechanical & Maintenance

The car benefits from a full BMW and specialist service history, with all important preventative and major maintenance carried out, including:

• VANOS system addressed

• Connecting rod bearings replaced by BMW at 118,000 km

• Rear boot floor / subframe mounting points fully inspected and confirmed to be in perfect condition

• Fully stamped service book with all invoices to back up.

• Just fully serviced, including:
  Engine oil: Castrol Edge 10W-60
  Oil filter
  Air filter
  Spark plugs

Mechanically, the car is superb and drives exactly as an M Coupé should — tight, responsive and confidence-inspiring.

Rarity, Specification & Collector Appeal

Often regarded as BMW’s most iconic M car of the late 1990s, total production of the M Coupé amounted to just 2,858 units worldwide.

This example is particularly special as it features the early European-market S50 engine, a 3.2-litre inline-six producing 321 hp. These S50-powered M Coupés are increasingly regarded as the most sought-after variant among collectors, thanks to their purity and analogue driving experience.

Unlike the later S54 models, the S50 M Coupé offers:

• No traction control

• No drive-by-wire throttle

• ABS as the only driver aid

As a result, it is widely considered the most driver-focused and engaging version, delivering a more raw, mechanical and authentic M-car experience.

Further rarity highlights:

• Only 472 examples produced in Estoril Blue

• Just 83 units built without a sunroof

• Widely regarded as the most desirable colour and interior combination:
  Estoril Blue / bi-tone Estoril Blue & Black Nappa leather

Summary

This is a collector-grade BMW M Coupé, combining exceptional originality, a highly desirable specification, impeccable maintenance history and outstanding condition throughout. Examples of this quality — particularly European S50 cars in this colour and configuration — are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

A truly special opportunity for the discerning BMW M enthusiast or serious collector.

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