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Showroom Spotlight — 1994 BMW E36 M3The E36 M3 didn't need to shout about being an M car.No huge wings. No oversized int...
02/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight — 1994 BMW E36 M3

The E36 M3 didn't need to shout about being an M car.

No huge wings. No oversized intakes. No unnecessary drama.

Just a subtly sharpened version of BMW's elegant E36 coupé, with a 3.0-litre S50 straight-six, individual throttle bodies and a five-speed manual gearbox underneath.

And this one is particularly special.

60,723 miles. Avus Blue Metallic. Light Grey leather. Non-sunroof. Completely unmodified.

Supplied new by Wheatley Hall BMW in February 1994, this example remains in its original factory specification, right down to the amber indicators and spoiler-free bootlid. The paintwork, trim and panel fitment are all exceptionally well preserved, while the Light Grey leather interior remains remarkably original and free from the sort of refurbishment that can disguise a car's history.

It has also spent much of its life being cherished rather than driven into the ground, with a collection of trophies and awards documenting its success on the show scene.

Under the bonnet sits BMW M's 3.0-litre S50 straight-six, delivering its power through the rear wheels via a five-speed manual. The engine is a big part of what makes the early E36 M3 so appealing — free-revving, naturally aspirated and wonderfully mechanical in character.

The history is equally reassuring. The car retains its original BMW document pouch, maintenance booklet, period sales brochures, invoices and MOT certificates stretching back to 1997, alongside a strong run of BMW main-dealer servicing during its earlier life.

Most recently, it was serviced in November 2025 and has since received four new Bridgestone tyres and auxiliary drive belts following a comprehensive inspection.

Nearly 33 years old, just over 60,000 miles, and still completely as BMW intended. Hens teeth spring to mind.

Available now with 4 Star Classics - Premium Classic and Sports Car Sales.

https://app.custodian.club/showroom/car-details/0x587af66

02/09/2026

Air-cooled perfection: this classy 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera 2 🇩🇪💨

Featuring another of the Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at Food & Fuel, presented here by co-founder Jeremy ().

As the final chapter of the air-cooled era, a wide-eyed 993 with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox is often considered the absolute sweet spot for 911 purists. Seeing this one parked up in the Orchard sun with its ETA Beta wheels and a few other tasteful mods caught our attention.

Iconic 90s classics like this are exactly why we built Custodian. If you know the owner, tag him below!

🚗 Ready to give your car the garage it deserves?

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01/09/2026

Supercharged V12 madness in the paddock: the incredible TWR Supercat 🐆🔥

Featuring another of the Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at , presented here to Mike Fernie by co-founder Charles.

A full carbon-bodied, supercharged V12 reimagining of the iconic Jaguar XJS, the TWR Performance Supercat was an absolute showstopper at Shelsley Walsh. Seeing and hearing this monster in person was a highlight of the entire weekend.

Ultra-exclusive builds, bespoke engineering, and rare provenance like this are exactly why we built Custodian - because managing the details, history, and upkeep of something this special should be as extraordinary as the car itself.

🚗 Ready to give your car the garage it deserves?

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27/08/2026

An absolute legend of the paddock and sitting right at the top of the dream list: this highly developed BMW E30 M3 🏁

Featuring another of the Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at , presented here by George.

The E30 M3 sits firmly at the very top of George’s personal wishlist, so handing over the hardware to such a well-sorted, highly developed example was a no-brainer (fingers crossed he gets to add one to his own garage one day!).

Highly developed builds like this are exactly why we built Custodian, because managing the history and setup of a homologation hero should be as rewarding as wringing it out up the hill.

🏆 Snagged an Award at Shelsley?

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26/08/2026

Pure 1950s racing grace: this stunning 1957 Jaguar Mark 1 🐆🇬🇧

Featuring another of the Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at , presented here to by co-founder Charles ().

With a 3.4-litre straight-six breathing through triple SU carbs, this Mark 1 has been in Tom’s hands for 15 years. Channelling his inner Grant Williams, Tom put his pro racing background to work and threw it sideways up Shelsley Walsh with absolute ease—making it an easy pick for one of Charles' top 10 cars of the entire weekend.

15 years of ownership history, continuous race prep, and historic provenance are exactly why we built Custodian—because looking after a piece of motorsport heritage should be as rewarding as driving it on the limit.

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26/08/2026

Another shade of green taking over Shelsley Walsh: this eye-catching custom Quattro VW Caddy 💚🛻

Featuring another of the Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at Food&Fuel, presented here by George ().

We missed the owner on the day, but we certainly couldn't miss this Caddy in the show car park. If you know who built or owns this machine, tag them below!

Wild custom projects and unique builds are exactly why we built Custodian — because keeping track of every modification should be as satisfying as putting the power down.

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25/08/2026

Another standout from Shelsley Walsh: this Moss Green 1982 Porsche 911 🌲

Featuring another of the top 10 Custodian Enthusiast Awards handed out at Food&Fuel presented here to Rory Mckie from the AutoAlex crew. Co-founder Charles caught up with Rory in the paddock to hand over the hardware and talk through what makes this air-cooled classic so special.

From barn find to hill climb, this 911 is exactly why we built Custodian.

Rory isn't just managing his garage with us - he's also a Custodian Insurance customer, with this 911 plus 3 other classics on cover. Got something similar? We'd love to see what we can do for you.

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24/08/2026

Spotted in the paddock at Shelsley Walsh: this absolute gem of a green TVR Chimaera 💚

Featuring one of the 50 Custodian Enthusiast Awards given out at Food&Fuel to . Co-founder Jeremy () caught up with the owner to hand over the hardware and talk through what makes this machine so special. Pure British character, undeniable presence, and proper noise.

Cars with this much soul are exactly why we built Custodian—because looking after you car should be as rewarding as driving the thing.

🏆 Snagged an Award at Shelsley?

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21/08/2026

Sometimes you just have to stand back and admire the engineering — and this Triple-Cam Morris Marina is a perfect example.

Brian Viney decided to prove that the problem with his MGB-spec engine was the five-port head, so he headed to the scrapyard in search of something better.

An insane amount of effort, trial, error, work and lateral thinking later, the result is nothing short of incredible.

Hats off to you, sir.

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Showroom Spotlight - 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 TurboFor years, the Esprit had the looks of a supercar and the chassis to emba...
20/08/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo

For years, the Esprit had the looks of a supercar and the chassis to embarrass one. Then Lotus finally gave it a V8.

Introduced in 1996, the Esprit V8 was the culmination of more than two decades of development. Behind the driver sits Lotus’s 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged, flat-plane-crank V8, producing 350bhp and pushing this mid-engined supercar to 175mph.

Lotus could have made it even more powerful. The engine was reportedly capable of considerably more, but the decision was made to limit output to preserve a notoriously delicate Renault-based gearbox.

That feels very Lotus.

This particular example is a V8 SE, finished in Azure Blue metallic over Magnolia leather and Sand carpets. It has covered just 39,600 miles, with four previous owners and an extensive history file documenting its life.

The current owner has spent more than £30,000 on maintenance and improvements since 2018, including a new clutch, replacement aluminium fuel tanks, brakes and a full set of tyres. It has also been maintained by PJS Sports Cars, with a mixture of Lotus main-dealer and marque-specialist history.

Importantly, it remains completely original - and that's becoming increasingly significant with Esprit V8s.

The later Peter Stevens shape had already transformed the Esprit from Giugiaro's sharp-edged 1970s wedge into something far more muscular. Add the V8, twin turbos, fixed rear wing and that wonderfully compact mid-engined footprint, and you have a car that still looks properly exotic almost 30 years later.

It's easy to forget that this was a 175mph British supercar from a company whose defining philosophy was “simplify, then add lightness.”

A Lotus Esprit V8 is therefore a slightly strange proposition — part supercar, part analogue sports car, and entirely its own thing - but doesn't it look good?

Available now with Sasso Automotive.

https://app.custodian.club/showroom/car-details/0x51d73ac

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