BMW E36 M3 + GT40 tribute + R34 Skyline GT-R - Auction Action 461

By: Mark Higgins

Date: 20.02.2022

Recent auction highlights from around the world...

1994 BMW E36 M3 Coupe

Sold: $115,500
Collecting Cars

Here's one of the first E36 M3s sold here and has only covered 18,552kms. It’s one of a handful in Dakar Yellow with the ‘sunroof delete’ option. Not many cars sound better than a BMW six on song and this one sports a 3.0lt 282hp six tied to a five-speed manual box. It’s shod with 17-inch BMW Motorsport alloys and Michelin boots and has an on-board computer, a rare commodity back then.

2010 Ford GT40 Tribute

Sold: $170,000
Seven82Motors

There have been many players in the replica GT40 market, including Ford itself and its revival series. This example was built by Roaring Forties, then by far one of the more professional efforts. This example gave every impression of being built with a great deal of care, with good components. Its builder clearly went for an original look, including the period interior. Anyone who has driven one will confirm they’re engaging. Good buying, we reckon.

2002 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R

Sold: $378,500
Shannons

The most revered badge in Nissan land belongs to these hi-tech, hi-performance coupes. This is the more special M-spec Nur version of the R34 with a 2.5lt twin turbo six, six-speed manual, huge Brembo brakes and a 300km/h speedo. Only 285 of these were built and this is one of the last of the 75 Pearl white cars made. It lobbed here in 2014 and the huge price achieved reflects its desirability.

1989 Mitsubishi Magna Elante

Sold: $3800
Shannons

Living proof that you don’t have to be a millionaire to play in this space. While not the most glamorous car on the planet, this 1989 Elante manual is actually a top-of-the-range and rare variant these days and would be a talking point at any Japanese car show. This was a sporty version of the locally-developed Magna series with fuel injection, upgraded suspension and the body kit. A great project to tidy up a little at minimal cost.

Auctin watch: What's moving & shaking

Datsun Stanza

I know what you are thinking but here’s my logic. The 1600 was one of the best to come out of the Datto factory and there aren’t many left with prices validating that. Nearly a decade later the Stanza lobbed and was not only the next best sedan but a handy rally gadget as well. It’s reasonable to assume the Stanza will win over those that can’t afford or find a 1600 and prices will rise. Right now, these robust sedans are as cheap as chips and not hard to find. Contact a Datsun or rally club as I reckon that’s the best place to start. If you want a Datto sedan to fling about, without breaking the bank the Stanza is the go. They are still under five grand.

From Unique Cars #461, Jan 2022

Unique Cars magazine Value Guides

Sell your car for free right here