Misallocation

1997 BMW Z3 Roadster

Bid to at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 5, 2024. The car did not sell.

$6,500Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW Z3
Generation
Z3 (1996 to 2002)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
4USCH7320VLB81292

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$7,350 to $14,450
Median$10,400
Sales behind it235Likely

From 235 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 $7,350 and $14,450.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Single-Family-Owned 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$9,800
39k-Mile 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$10,000
1997 BMW Z3 2.8i RoadsterCars & Bids, July 15, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 15, 2026$6,500
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$11,250
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$12,750
1997 BMW Z3 ConvertibleMecum, May 8, 2026MecumMay 8, 2026$5,600
1997 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, March 18, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 18, 2026$6,500
1997 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, Feb. 13, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 13, 2026$6,200

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 16, 2023Did not sellMecumMecum$9,000 high bid
Oct. 13, 2023Did not sellMecumMecum$9,000 high bid
Jan. 5, 2024Did not sellMecumMecum$9,000 high bid
Dec. 5, 2024Did not sell (this sale)MecumMecum$6,500 high bid
Jan. 12, 2025SoldMecumMecum$8,250