Like it or likely not if you’re in the market for one, the BMW E30 is enjoying a renaissance in the eyes of enthusiasts and collectors. While not exactly silly season as the air-cooled Porsche 911 market is, it would seem the era of the affordable E30 is rapidly coming to a close. As for rarer iterations such as the M3, well perhaps “silly season” is the precise term that should be applied. Moving along with our Choice Gear Automotive Themed Gift Guides series, we’ve decided to assemble a mix for those who love these cars whether they can afford one or not.

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1:18 BMW E30 M3
You can’t go wrong with the box flared M3 (let alone the rarer Evo iteration), nor set a foot out of place with a 1:18 scale model. Likely any E30 enthusiast in your life would be delighted to open up something like this AUTOart M3 Evolution in iconic red paint. MORE / BUY

 

M3 DTM Touring Car Mug
M3 Touring Car Mug by 8380 LabsJust as likely anyone who finds themselves drawn to this particular gift guide, the guys at 8380 Labs are big fans of that particular era of DTM racing. BMW still competes in the series, but what is now effectively spec builds on silhouette chassis was once a mix of then current road cars converted to racing spec by the factory. Some, like us, might call such a dated formula some of the coolest in racing parlance. So then, this mug is damn near perfect in our eyes given what it pays homage to. MORE / BUY

 

BMW M3 “E30” T-Shirt
BMW E30 T-Shirt by Marcvong via TeePublicWe’ll admit it. We’ve got a guilty pleasure for on-demand platforms where unknown designers can upload their work for all of us to purchase. Case in point is TeePublic, and this cool stylized E30 T-shirt by user Marcvong.

Because this shirt’s source is what it is, buyers can not only just choose color and sizing, they can even elect to print the design on other items such as hoodies. MORE / BUY
BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution Skate Deck by GarageWelt

Sport Evolution Skate Deck as Decor
GarageWelt may not exactly garner name recognition like Tony Hawk when it comes to skateboards, but they’re not exactly trying to be. While somebody somewhere may have bolted up some trucks and wheels to a GarageWelt deck, most buyers end up hanging them on their wall as art. In fact, GarageWelt will sell you the brackets in order to make that happen.

Cars are the focus for GarageWelt designs, and BMW is a popular subject of them. Case in point is, again, the iconic E30 M3 Evo. MORE / BUY

 

M3 Blueprint Engraved Acryllic Wall Art
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Likely the same passion for cool tech that draws enthusiasts to cars like the BMW E30 M3 is the same that will bring interest to the idea of laser etched blueprints as art. If so, then it’s worth looking more closely at the work coming out of EngravedBlueprintArt.com. The team there offers a wide range of car blueprints, and even a fair selection of BMW offerings. Obviously, the first M3 is our focus here. MORE / BUY

BMW Ready-To-Run E30 M3 Evo by Tamiya (1:10 scale)

Tamiya 1:10 BMW M3 Sport Evo Drift Spec Ready-to-Run RC Car
Just as the Sport Evo was a serious E30 for serious drivers (even by M3 standards), RC cars like this 1:10 scale version from Tamiya aren’t exactly the sort of toy one might pick up at the local Toys ‘R Us. This particular car is based on the company’s TT-01D Type E 4WD drift chassis featuring things like fully independent suspension, oil-filled dampers and is equipped with working LED lights. It comes, for the most part, with everything you’ll need to operate it. “RTR” or “ready to run” means it comes with a matching radio controller unit. Even still, you’ll also need to pick up a charger, battery pack, eight AA batteries and tools for assembly. MORE / BUY

 

E30 M3 Speedometer Wall Clock
personalized-bmw-e30-m3-speedometer-wall-clockWith no box flares in sight, this wall clock from Heritage Racing likely qualifies amongst the subtler of our E30 M3 gift guide options. Those who know the cars will know immediately though that the design for the clock comes from that first M3 model’s speedometer. The firm will even tailor your clock to display a preferred year or mileage in those numbers. MORE / BUY

 

 

HW Exclusive BMW E30 M3 from Hot Wheels
hotwheels-m3Say our larger scale models are a bit out of your BMW CCA Secret Santa budget or size needs for a stocking stuffer. In this case, may we suggest you consider a Hot Wheels car… specifically this E30 M3 from the Mattel brand’s HW Exclusive line.

As an aside for more multi-faceted Bimmerphiles, BMW and Hot Wheels have a fairly active and rich relationship. Look further and you’ll find various generations of M3, the 2002 Turbo, Z4 GT3 racecar and more. MORE / BUY

 

BMW M Keychain
bmw-m-keychain-via-amazonKeeping it simple, this polished steel keychain from Amazon sticks to the badge… and that “M” badge officially.

Yes, owners of lesser BMWs had been affixing them to their cars since the first-generation M3, and there’s definitely reason for that. It’s cool. It’ll be even cooler holding your keys together… more so if you actually are an M-car owner. We won’t judge though if you’re not. MORE / BUY

 

 

BMW M3 Laptop / Messenger Bag
bmw-m3-laptop-messenger-bag-by-heritage-racingAnother offering from Heritage Racing is this black messenger bag for laptops. With this you can carry your M3 love to work or class in pride.

The stylized printed design on the side pays homage to BMW’s 1989 DTM season championship. It incorporates a black and white print of an E30 M3 racer and features those trademark BMW M Sport racing stripes.
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1:18 Alpina B6 3.5S BMW E30 M3 by Otto Mobile

1:18 BMW M3 Alpina B6 3.5S
For the initiated BMW M3 enthusiast who may already have more commonly found desk candy such as an M3 Evo, might we suggest this 1:18 scale Alpina B6 3.5S from Otto Mobile. Back in the day, Alpina turned their very talented tuning and modifying eye toward BMW’s high performance coupe. Fortunately for fans of that car, the market for scale model tuner cars is growing and no doubt this offering from Otto will be a favorite. MORE / BUY

 

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