Anniversary Edition (1997 to 1997)

The BMW M3 E36 Convertible Anniversary Edition was a special variant of the E36 M3 Convertible created to celebrate a milestone in BMW’s performance heritage, typically marking anniversaries such as the 10th anniversary of the M3 nameplate. These anniversary editions featured unique cosmetic and trim details—such as special badging, exclusive paint and interior options, commemorative plaques, and upgraded wheels—while retaining the mechanically familiar E36 M3 Convertible package: a naturally aspirated inline-six (initially 3.0 L and later 3.2 L), rear-wheel drive, and a choice of manual or automatic transmission. Production numbers for these editions were extremely limited, making them rare even within the already low-volume E36 M3 Convertible segment. In the Australian market, Anniversary Edition convertibles are exceptionally scarce due to limited official allocation and strong enthusiast demand, with values driven by authenticity, originality, matching numbers, documented history, mileage, and condition, attracting buyers who prize both open-top performance and commemorative significance from BMW M’s naturally aspirated era.