If cars were shoes, this would be a pair of handmade Italian loafers — the sort that make you look like you’ve just sauntered out of Monte Carlo with a glass of something very expensive. Because this isn’t just any BMW. This is the 330Ci Sport Convertible. The one with the 3.0-litre straight-six that purrs, growls and sings all at once — a soundtrack so good it ought to come with a warning label for goosebumps. Under the bonnet is BMW’s legendary M54 engine, with silky power delivery and enough shove to make the horizon arrive slightly earlier than you expected. It’ll give you around 28 mpg if you’re sensible (but let’s face it, you won’t be), and it sits in insurance group 36, which is basically the automotive way of saying, “You’re about to have some fun.” Now, the one we have here is the convertible — perfect for sunny days, and with the added bonus of a factory hard-top roof. These things alone are so desirable that people on the internet will cheerfully hand over £500 to £1,000 for one. You’re getting it included. It’s been cherished: 13,776 miles – Service 27,736 miles – Service 41,104 miles – Service 55,527 miles – Service 69,114 miles – Service 75,905 miles – Service (including gearbox service) 83,262 miles – Service We’ll service it again before sale We have all the service records to prove it’s been looked after like royalty. And here’s the kicker: just two former owners. In nearly 20 years, that’s basically one careful owner for each decade. You can also smugly drive through London’s ULEZ zone without paying a penny, because this is fully compliant. And let’s talk about value — these E46 convertibles are now widely regarded as future classics. Prices are going up. The longer you keep it, the more you’ll look like some sort of investment genius. In short, this is a handsome, rear-wheel-drive, naturally aspirated BMW with a proper engine, a folding roof, a hard-top, impeccable history, and a personality. You don’t buy this car. You marry it.