2004 BMW M3 CSL (E46) – South African Delivered | Build No. 46 of 65

When it comes to BMW M cars, the E46 M3 CSL sits right at the top of the food chain. It’s the one the collectors chase, the one the purists rave about, and the one that still feels properly special every time you see one parked up or hear one on full song.

This South African-delivered CSL is special for a few very good reasons. For starters, it’s one of just 65 cars delivered to South Africa, and even rarer still as one of cars finished in Black Sapphire Metallic. Add to that the cherry on top: this example is car number 46, matching the build number, with a low indicated mileage of just 56,105 km.

From what we know, it has been well maintained and remains a proper collector-grade example, complete with book pack and spare keys, the kind of details that matter when you’re buying a car like this.

But the CSL isn’t just about rarity. It’s about feel. The carbon-fibre bucket seats, the sharp and purposeful SMG II sequential gearbox, and the raw rasp of the S54 3.2-litre straight-six deliver an experience that’s still hard to beat today. And, true to CSL form, weight was saved wherever possible, with extensive use of carbon fibre helping it earn its “Coupe Sport Leichtbau” badge honestly.

A serious modern classic. A genuinely collectible driver’s car. And one that doesn’t come around often, especially in this spec.

This CSL is going under the hammer, and if you’ve been waiting for the right one… don’t hesitate when the auctioneer starts calling.