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Rare 1987 BMW 333i Sells for R3 Million at Auction

4/1/2025

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A rare gem from the past shone brightly at the Creative Rides auction in Johannesburg, where a stunning 1987 BMW 333i fetched an astonishing R3 million, earning the title of South Africa's priciest 3-Series. With only 210 units ever made, this locally developed beauty captivated collectors, while a 1991 BMW 325is EVO 2 also commanded attention, selling for R1.36 million.

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A rare gem from the past shone brightly at the Creative Rides auction in Johannesburg, where a stunning 1987 BMW 333i fetched an astonishing R3 million, earning the title of South Africa's priciest 3-Series. With only 210 units ever made, this locally developed beauty captivated collectors, while a 1991 BMW 325is EVO 2 also commanded attention, selling for R1.36 million.