Goes anyone have any info on S572GAN - Imola Indicidual SMG

[MPWR321BHP]

Hi all

I've recently purchased a M3 evolution S572GAN, which is by definition an E36 M3 Individual finished in Imola red, with special order interior (Imola and anthracite), BMW UK have confirmed it was built as the test bed for the Imola individual special edition.

The car is also a dead ringer for the car used in the special edition brochure, but as their records don't go back far enough they can not confirm it officially, therefore I would like to track down any information on the car.

being such a rare car, featuring the Imola Individual spec, but with the SMG option I wondered if anyone had any additional information, and or does anyone know its previous owners, as Id love to catch up with them about the car.

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Tuesday 16th June 12:56

[mat205125]

No info to add I'm afraid, but would love to see some pictures please

[MPWR321BHP]

My 98 M3 Evolution Individual - Imola Red SMG (Full shots @ http://www.mym3.co.uk/current.htm )

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Monday 6th April 09:50

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Tuesday 16th June 12:57

[Neil.D]

I have taken this from wikipedia. The second paragraph would seem to fit.

M3 Evolution Imola Individual (M3 GT2)
The M3 Evolution Imola Individual was a limited-edition (200 units for Europe with part VIN WBACB5103-AN307--, 50 for the United Kingdom) car sometimes referred to as the M3 GT2. The engine and performance characteristics of the car were unchanged from the 1996+ euro M3, and a special exterior and interior colour combination was once again chosen by BMW; Imola red (405) paint with Nappa leather & Amaretto seats in Imola red and anthracite seats. It also included side airbags, the M3 GT Class II rear spoiler, front class II corner spoiler extensions, electric seats, and double-spoke polished alloy wheels.

Prior to the release of the Imola Individual there was a pre-production model made which was used as the basis of the special edition, it featured the Class II front and rear spoilers, special order Imola red Paint, special order Nappa + Anthracite Amaretta interior, SMG gearbox, GSM Phone Kit, headlamp washers and double-spoke polished alloy wheels.

This car is believed to be the car BMW used for the Imola individual advertising though not officially confirmed

[MPWR321BHP]

Thanks for the info, but I was me who added it to wikipedia after getting the info from BMW UK, on the M3 page youll see to cars with M3JBY Plates, they were my cars lol ;0)

Thanks for trying to help, all info is apprechiated.

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Monday 6th April 11:16

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Tuesday 16th June 12:56

[Slurms]

Great looking car.. and a superb piece of history.

Is this the one that was for sale at ML ?

[MPWR321BHP]

Yes sure was. Thanks for comments.

I just facnied a change so we did a deal, I know the smgs not everyones cup of tea, but when you juts want to potter to work and back its great, and in this country you spend a lot of time in queues, and the manaual can become a drag lol.

[daz05]

That looks sweet. Would look cool next to my imola Z4mc

[MPWR321BHP]

agreed, on saturday I left it alone for 5 minutes and a bright red Cayenne had parked next too it, wish I had my camera as they looked well together.

[mat205125]

MPWR321BHP said:

agreed, on saturday I left it alone for 5 minutes and a bright red Cayenne had parked next too it, wish I had my camera as they looked well together.

When was the last time you updated your mobile phone?

It does look really good I must admit. I'm hoping you keep it standard.

Slightly off topic: A mate of mine has just bought a black E36 Evo that looks every inch my E46's older brother ..... There is a black V8 M3 coupe knocking around our village too. Not sure who's it is, but will be having a "family photo" taken when I find out

[MPWR321BHP]

Did have my phone with me as was at the gym, plus was with the Mrs and holding her up to mess with cars would not have gone down well lol.

As for keeping it standard, thats was I to do to all all the cars I buy, end up spending lots reverting other peoples taste back to standard. Ive even got the GSM Phone working in this car lol.

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Monday 6th April 12:50

[AngryApples]

MPWR321BHP said:

Did have my phone with me as was at the gym, plus was with the Mrs and holding her up to mess with cars would not have gone down well

I can definitely sympathise with that mate, LOL!

[Slurms]

MPWR321BHP said:

As for keeping it standard, thats was I to do to all all the cars I buy, end up spending lots reverting other peoples taste back to standard. Ive even got the GSM Phone working in this car lol.

Cool cause if the next post had been "I'm going to strip it out and make it into a track car" then I think some kind of PH lynch mob would have been needed

[MPWR321BHP]

Last year I saw a Imola Individual that had we turned in to a track car. it had only done 30K ;0( why?? ) Still looked well, but cadged up, no fogs etc.

Edited by MPWR321BHP on Monday 6th April 16:28

[MPWR321BHP]

Hi all. still tracking down if, the first owner was mr simon emery from bracknell if anyone on here knows him? long shot I know, but he worked for BMW UK, and was a M Power fan lol.

cheers fir all the info thus far

[MPWR321BHP]

daz05 said:

That looks sweet. Would look cool next to my imola Z4mc

Stick a pic up? would like to see the car, big fan of Imola M Cars.

[MarkwG]

"he worked for BMW UK" - maybe he still does - in which case, how about writing him a letter to their address with a "if undelivered, return to" on the back. Also, I have some BMW Car mags at home, I'll have a look if it features. "GAN" I think is a BMW local number (not sure, but maybe Bracknell area?)

[MPWR321BHP]

cheers mate.

[MPWR321BHP]

cheers mate, I saw the GAN plate on the following cars when digging around the net.

2 x Z3M Coupes one featured on Top Gear and One of Fitth Gear, and one random publicity shot of M3 evo coupe ;0)





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[Pork]

MPWR321BHP said:

daz05 said:

That looks sweet. Would look cool next to my imola Z4mc

Stick a pic up? would like to see the car, big fan of Imola M Cars.

Cue gratuitous pic