3 Series legends back

REVISITED: LIMITED-RUN OF NEW 325IS AND 333I MODELS WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF

- Jaco van der Merwe

BMW has a proud South African heritage, spearheaded by the likes of the locally built pair of E30s in 325is and 333i guise.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series and 45th anniversary of the 333i, the German carmaker has approved a limited-run of new 325is and 333i models only for the local market.

Only 33 models will be made of each that will be available exclusively through an online auction starting on 21 October.

The 325is, known as the “Gusheshe”, will be offered in four colours; Mineral White, Sapphire Black, Skyscraper Grey and Fire Red at a reserve price of R1 1435 000.

The BMW 333i Homage Edition has a reserve price of R1 960 000 and will be built in five colours; Alpine White, Sapphire Black, Brooklyn Grey, Zandvoort Blue and Fire Red. There will be an additional appeal in that five of the 33 BMW 333i models will have six-speed manual transmissions.