N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: Launched in early 1989, the E30-era M3 Cecotto and Ravaglia models were special-edition variants of the iconic performance hero. The M3 Johnny Cecotto honoured the talents of the accomplished Venezuelan driver, and featured an uprated 2.3-litre ‘S14’ engine, M3 Evolution front and rear spoilers, thinner rear glass, 16-inch alloy wheels with unique gloss-black centres, body-coloured valve covers, and a numbered plaque on the centre console. · This E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto Edition is finished in Macau Blue over a black leather-trimmed interior. · It is equipped with Bilstein shock absorbers, headlight wipers, a sunroof, and a genuine Sport Evo rear wing. · The seller notes that the rear exhaust silencer and lowered springs are not standard, though the original springs are included in the boot. · The seller also notes that it does not have an electric fan for the radiator which is replaced by BMW with a viscostatic item. · The car is accompanied by its service book, ASI historic relevance certificate, some invoices, and four keys.
Condition: The car has previously received a full repaint, there are small bubbles around the sunroof, and there are cracks in the lacquer on the rear bumper. There are some rust marks on the rear exhaust silencer and the tyres are old.
Service history: The last maintenance was carried out in August 2025 at an indicated 93,800 km by Centro Revisioni, comprising an engine oil change, water pump replacement, fuel pump replacement, new fuel filter, radiator hose, and various O-rings and gaskets. · Some earlier service history is presented in the stamped maintenance booklet. · Dates and mileage: · Dec 1998 - 47372 km indicated (evidenced) · Sep 1999 - 58487 km indicated (evidenced) · Sep 2001 - 65112 km indicated (evidenced) · Jan 2004 - 77320 km indicated (evidenced) · Mar 2010 - 83532 km indicated (evidenced) · Aug 2025 - 93800 km indicated (evidenced)
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This BMW M3 E30 Johnny Cecotto Edition is a rare and highly sought-after limited edition.
- 02It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.3-litre inline-four, producing 251hp and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
- 03The service book with the car indicates it was supplied new to the UK, though other records suggest it may have been first registered there in 1999. It is now registered in Italy.
- 04The seller reports that BMW Classic has confirmed the car retains its matching engine and chassis numbers.
- 05The odometer indicates 94,569 km, though this is not warranted.
- 06Launched in early 1989, the E30-era M3 Cecotto and Ravaglia models were special-edition variants of the iconic performance hero. The M3 Johnny Cecotto honoured the talents of the accomplished Venezuelan driver, and featured an uprated 2.3-litre ‘S14’ engine, M3 Evolution front and rear spoilers, thinner rear glass, 16-inch alloy wheels with unique gloss-black centres, body-coloured valve covers, and a numbered plaque on the centre console.
- 07This E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto Edition is finished in Macau Blue over a black leather-trimmed interior.
- 08It is equipped with Bilstein shock absorbers, headlight wipers, a sunroof, and a genuine Sport Evo rear wing.
- 09The seller notes that the rear exhaust silencer and lowered springs are not standard, though the original springs are included in the boot.
- 10The seller also notes that it does not have an electric fan for the radiator which is replaced by BMW with a viscostatic item.
- 11The car is accompanied by its service book, ASI historic relevance certificate, some invoices, and four keys.
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