• BMW Z3 Roadster Cabriolet 1999 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:18 scale model
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BMW Z3 Roadster E36/7 1999 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:18

BMW Z3 Roadster E36/7 1999 Blue Metallic Minichamps 1:18

€170,90
€170,90

Minichamps renders the 1999 facelift BMW Z3 Roadster in factory Blue Metallic as a die-cast 1:18 scale model. The E36/7 was the first BMW mass-produced in the United States, built at Spartanburg, South Carolina from 1995 to 2002.

Scale

1:18

Manufacturer

MINICHAMPS

Year

1999

Car Brand

BMW

Car Model

Z3 ROADSTER

Category

ROAD CARS

Material

DIE-CAST

Note

TURNING FRONT WHEELS

MANUFACTURED BY MINICHAMPS

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In short

A die-cast 1:18 scale model of the post-facelift 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster in factory Blue Metallic, produced by Minichamps. The E36/7 generation was assembled at BMW's Spartanburg plant, the first BMW model mass-produced in the USA.

The BMW Z3 Roadster arrived on the world stage as something genuinely new for the brand: a purpose-built two-seat open-top sports car rolling off an American production line. Minichamps captures the 1999 model-year specification in die-cast metal at 1:18, liveried in the period-correct factory colour Blue Metallic.

The E36/7: BMW's American-Built Roadster

Introduced in 1995, the Z3 (chassis code E36/7) was assembled at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina facility — the first BMW model to be mass-produced in the United States. The front-engine, open-top formula placed it squarely in the tradition of classic European roadsters, despite its transatlantic manufacturing address. Production continued until 2002, spanning a seven-year run.

The 1999 Facelift and the Blue Metallic Delivery

For the 1999 model year BMW introduced a revised front bumper, enlarged air intakes and an updated interior — detail changes that mark the facelift E36/7 apart from the 1996–1998 cars. Blue Metallic was a factory-listed colour option throughout the Z3's production life, representing exactly the kind of specification a retail customer would have collected from a dealership.

The Minichamps 1:18 Scale Model

Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) is a German manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for precision die-cast road and racing cars. This release reproduces the 1999 Z3 Roadster in die-cast metal at 1:18, with Blue Metallic livery corresponding to the factory paint code. Die-cast construction at this scale allows for the faithful representation of the revised 1999 front-end geometry — the bumper and intake changes that distinguish the facelift from earlier cars.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMW Z3 E36/7?

The E36/7 is the chassis designation for the first-generation BMW Z3 Roadster, a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-seater produced at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant from 1995 to 2002. It was the first BMW model mass-produced in the United States.

What changed with the 1999 facelift?

BMW updated the Z3 for the 1999 model year with a revised front bumper, larger air intakes and an updated interior, distinguishing these cars from the 1996–1998 specification.

Is Blue Metallic a genuine factory colour?

Yes. Blue Metallic was a factory-offered colour option for the BMW Z3 Roadster during its production run, representing an authentic period delivery specification.

Who makes this 1:18 model and what material is it?

The model is produced by Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) and is constructed in die-cast metal at a scale of 1:18.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about orders, shipping and collector-grade handling.

Orders

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept the following payment methods: Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Apple Pay & Google Pay. Cash on Delivery (available only for Italy). PayPal.

What is your return policy?

Items must be returned within 14 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, with the original packaging and box.

Refunds are issued for the returned item only.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. When a return is approved, we provide a prepaid return label, and the return shipping cost—equal to the original shipping fee—will be deducted from your refund once the return has been received and processed.

The original shipping cost is refunded; only the return shipping cost is excluded from the refund.

Shipping

What countries do you ship to?

Country Shipping Fee (€)
Italy 12,90
Albania 26,00
Andorra 26,00
Austria 14,50
Belgium 14.50
Bulgaria 17,90
Czech Republic 17,90
Denmark 18,90
Estonia 18,90
France 14.50
Germany 14.50
Greece 18,90
Ireland 18,90
Latvia 18,90
Lithuania 18,90
Luxembourg 14.50
Malta 26,00
Monaco 14.50
Netherlands 14.50
Poland 17,90
Portugal 14.50
Romania 17,90
San Marino 12,90
Slovakia 17,90
Slovenia 17,90
Spain 14.50
Sweden 39,90
Switzerland 17,90
United Kingdom 18,90
USA 39,90


All orders are processed and delivered from Italy within 2–7 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays). Shipping status can be verified at any time by using the tracking number provided via e-mail. You can also access this information within your account.

UK Orders: orders to the UK must total Euro 170+. Customs duty and import VAT for orders over this amount are charged by the courier on delivery and are payable by the customer.

Tax and Duties: for orders shipped outside the European Economic Area (EEA), local customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees may apply once the parcel reaches its destination. Please note that refusal or non-collection of a parcel may generate additional costs related to return shipping or import/export processing, which will be deducted from any eventual refund.

How long will it take to receive my order?

All orders are processed within 2 -4 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays).

Once your order has been dispatched, you will automatically receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking number.
Shipping status can be verified at any time by using the tracking number
provided via e-mail.

Is processing time the same as delivery time?

No. Processing time (2–4 business days) is separate from the carrier’s delivery time.

Delivery time depends on your destination and begins after the order has been shipped.

Refunds

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within working days 14 days from when we receive the item(s).