The BMW E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition is the rarest of all E30 M3s, with production limited to only 25 examples, reserved exclusively for the British market (BMW brings together the Cecotto editions, produced in 480 examples, and the Ravaglia editions, under the common name, hence the plate indicating 74/505). Among these 25 cars, only 16 were manufactured in what is undoubtedly the emblematic color of this model: Misano red.

Johnny Cecotto and Roberto Ravaglia made the E30 M3 the most successful touring car of all time, winning almost every race they entered, giving the M3 undisputed legendary status. BMW produced two limited series in homage to these heroes, the M3 Cecotto and M3 Ravaglia. Recognizable by their exclusive paint colors (either Misano Red or Nogaro Silver), their distinctive rims, their body-color painted valve covers and plenum, and of course, their special edition plaque, the Ravaglia are the only E30 M3s produced exclusively for the UK.

It’s difficult to say how many of the original 25 examples still survive, and more importantly, how many have the history and provenance to justify today’s high market prices. This magnificent M3 Ravaglia is one of those rare cars. The Ravaglia and Cecotto models are actually an even rarer version of the EVO II, a special homologation version built at the end of the chassis’ production run.