Here we have an excellent early spec BMW E36 318is with a very low mileage of only 15,370 miles and only 3 owners from new. This particular car was sold new to a Mr Mansell of Northants on the 1st of September 1993 for the princely sum of £18,310 as shown on the original sales receipt which is present in the history file, Mr Mansell kept the car for 25 years before it went on to have only 2 further owners. The car had the following options selected from new: S704- M sport suspension. S401- electric tilt and slide sunroof. S428- warning triangle and First Aid kit. This delightful 318is is finished in Calypso Red and fitted with the renowned M42 Engine coupled to a 5 Speed Getrag gearbox. It is offered for sale complete with all 3 keys, original leather wallet containing handbooks, service book and collection of bills and receipts including the original sales invoice, the car has received a fairly recent BMW Main Agent inspection and oil service, auxiliary drive belt and spark plugs were also replaced amd separately a new fuel pump was also fitted and only this week and new battery was fitted prior to the car being presented for MoT which it passed with no advisories. Externally the Calypso Red paintwork is in excellent condition having very recently received a full paintwork detail and protection. The original finish alloy wheels still present very well. Genuine BMW contoured mud flaps front and rear, all lights, badges and mouldings are in excellent condition. The Interior is also in excellent condition with only very minor signs of aging, the 3 spoke leather steering wheel and gear knob are in excellent condition and free from any wear, the electric windows, mirrors an sunroof all operate smoothly and a Blaupunkt Woodstock radio/CD player resides in the dashboard. Mechanically The M42 engine starts and runs perfectly and pulls well on the road, it’s also free from and leaks or unwanted noises. The gearbox is quiet and smooth and selects gears without any issues.