This is an exceptionally rare BMW E46 "Individual Edition" 318 Ci Cabriolet in stunning Estoril Blue metallic. The car has been garaged most of it's life which is evident in the condition of its rich and striking paintwork. With just under 58,000 miles on the clock, the car is fitted with a smooth 5 speed shortshift manual gearbox which clicks into gear precisely as it should with a solid strong clutch. The engine is quiet, silky and smooth and the car drives absolutely beautifully without fault. There is no rust on the bodywork or any of the wheel arches. It has contrasting grey leather interior, with an exclusive carbon effect dashboard trim, electric folding roof with a Mohair blue canvas in good condition with no rips or tears. It is fitted with 18" MV2 Wheels as standard which are in good clean condition. It has 4 pirelli tyres, all of which are in excellent condition with many miles of tread. One is brand new and has just been fitted due to sidewall swelling on the original. Further features to mention are twin heated electric seats, electric folding roof, 6 CD changer in the boot, cruise control, M- Sport Steering wheel with audio function controls, roll overhead protection system on rear seats, removable wind deflector, front seat leg extenders, 2 sets of keys, remote locking and alarm system, full toolkit in boot, driver and passenger airbags, climate control and manual folding mirrors. As to be expected being a 2005 car there are a few minor areas to mention including a few minor stone chips on the bonnet if you look hard. There is a small light scratch on the side of the rear bumper and front corner of the apron but are only noticeable if you're looking for them. The interior is tidy and clean and in excellent condition but there is some signs of wear on the centre arm rest and the typical discolouration on the driver seat bolsters but again these are minimal and to be expected. Recent advisories are few but should be mentioned: A slight judder from the offside wiper blade, a defective exhaust mount and a slight misting of oil on rear shock absorbers. The car has a full BMW service history from 2005 to 2012. From then it was serviced at a BMW specialist in Horsham where we purchased the car 2.5 years ago. Last service was done locally in April '24. It has an MOT until September . This is a serious sale for a serious buyer/enthusiast with a genuine interest in this car. Please no time wasters who are only interested in the best price.