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1996 BMW Z3 Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2026.

$48,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $44,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
BMW Z3
Generation
Z3 (1996 to 2002)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
4USCH7329TLB66335
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 234 comparable sales, 206% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,325 to $14,363
Median$10,325
Sales behind it234Likely

From 234 sales of the BMW Z3 (1996 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,325 and $14,363.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1996 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, Oct. 1, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 1, 2026$4,700
One-Family-Owned 1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$7,719
1996 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, March 30, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 30, 2026$7,400
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 7, 2026$15,000
1996 BMW Z3 RoadsterMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$30,000
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 29, 2025$11,150
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2025$7,250
1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2025$6,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 15, 2026SoldMecumMecum$33,000
March 20, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$48,400