As the collector car auction space continues to evolve, dR LIVE has confidently entered the conversation with two standout differentiators: a 14-day return policy and a 100% sell-through rate.
In the early 2000s, BMW M cars occupied a sweet spot that enthusiasts still chase today, a moment when performance, restraint, and driver connection felt perfectly balanced. Built before complexity weakened feel, these cars earned a cult following among purists who bleed the light blue, violet, and red of the M badge, valuing steering feel, response, and mechanical beauty as much as outright speed. Offering the opportunity to own not only one, but two incredible BMW M examples, one being a true one-of-a-kind build, dR LIVE is pleased to present this 2002 BMW E46 M3 Touring conversion and 2003 BMW M5 as part of the inventory of collector car auctions coming to a close this week.
One of the most talked-about listings is a BMW E46 M3 Touring conversion, a car BMW fans have dreamed about for decades but never received from the factory. Built from a 2002 3-Series Touring and comprehensively reworked by Eurofed Automotive, it combines factory-style M3 body panels with serious mechanical purpose. Under the hood sits a supercharged S54 running E85 and paired to a proper six-speed manual, with the builder claiming a no-expense-spared engine build originally intended for racing. The supporting cast reads like a greatest-hits list, including 996 Turbo brakes, MCS coilovers, a reinforced subframe, upgraded cooling, and a driver-focused interior that favors engagement over originality. It’s the kind of unicorn build that lives at the intersection of practicality, performance, and mechanical theater, and exactly the sort of niche enthusiast car that thrives in a market like dR LIVE.
On the opposite end of the spectrum sits a BMW E39 M5, widely regarded as one of the greatest sport sedans ever produced. With its naturally aspirated S62 V8, hydraulic steering, and six-speed manual transmission, the E39 represents a high-water mark for analog M cars. Finished in LeMans Blue with a Blue and Black interior, this example leans into factory correctness while incorporating light, period-appropriate upgrades like Dinan wheels, Brembo brakes, and improved intake flow. Extensive service history, original mechanical components, and honest cosmetic wear make it the kind of car collectors gravitate toward when chasing long-term ownership rather than hype cycles.
As these auctions near their close, dR LIVE is proving that thoughtful curation, transparency, and buyer protection may be just as important as the cars themselves, and that’s a shift worth paying attention to.
BMW M3 (E46) Touring Conversion | S54 Swap 3-Series
2003 BMW M5
