The previous UK record was set in 2021 when Brightwells sold a 1994 example for £27,412, a well-looked-after car with 88k miles from new and complete with Sportline suspension and AMG bodykit options. The latest result reveals the value of ultra-low mileage set by buyers of these models.

The Market (formerly Bonhams Cars Online) consignment specialist, Paul Hegarty, said, ‘This amazing 320CE proved to be one of the highlight consignments of 2025. Having sold a 15,000-mile cabriolet example last year, we thought that we had already seen the best one in the world until we were offered this extraordinary one-owner example.

‘Cars like this are exceptionally rare and will always achieve fantastic results in auction.’