An already-collectible M3 with an incredible story of ownership.
Holding the title of BMW’s first and most iconic M car ever made, the BMW M3 tells a story of German automotive excellence with six ongoing generations. And while each one represents a moment in time and the evolution of performance, the E36 generation remains one of the favorites amongst passionate BMW collectors and purists. Even rarer than the regular production E36 M3 is the M3 Lightweight, a limited-production variant that allowed BMW to shed almost 850 lbs of its overall weight. Of the only 126 chassis known, the late Paul Walker once owned five examples in his incredible collection of cars. As part of Supercar Ron’s newest YouTube video, he takes a deep dive into his E36 BMW M3 Lightweight, owned by the Fast & Furious movie star. Ron bought the car at a special Barrett-Jackson auction event while on stage for $220,000 ($242,000 after auction fees), as it stood out as the lowest mileage and best condition of the five examples.
Referring to Paul Walker as the James Dean of our time, Ron expresses his love for the M3 and the fact that it will always remain in the collection for the rest of his life. Even tying Paul’s significance as an automotive icon to the influence it had on him acquiring a 1,200 horsepower MK4 Toyota Supra and an 8,000-mile R34 Nissan GT-R. The M3 Lightweight remains a daily driver in Ron’s fleet and features subtle bits and touches that separate it from normal production M3s, including M-color checkered graphics, M parallel wheels, and 90s confetti-style seats. Continuously gaining notoriety as a BMW icon and a cultural piece of automotive history, Supercar Ron’s 1996 BMW M3 Lightweight from Paul Walker’s collection holds up against hypercars like his $4 million Aston Martin Valkyrie Roadster. View all BMW M3s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: Supercar Ron YouTube
