Buying a Z3 hardtop.

I have wanted one since I bought the car in 1999. I originally planned a new one, but as the car is now a summer use car, it seems a bit excessive. I have been looking for a second hand one, but with no luck. I have read stories of people purchasing second hand and lots of the mounting and wiring is missing.

Any advise would be appreciate, either buying or potential suppliers...

Michael.

My car is Red like the Z3 featured in the club magazine regularly in France, the car is a 1998 1.9 16v model, I think its Hellrott Red.

Interior colour and trim is beige leather, if the trim has to match if possible.

There is no fitting Kit on the car, however I am good at DIY and from a maintenance electrical engineering back ground, so will attempt the job myself. The car does not have an electric roof. Does this mean there is a wiring harness missing? as you mentioned the fitting will be lot harder,

 approx 3 hours work for non electric roof ? it a second car and if it gets too much I can close the garage and walk away for a while!

I am located in the north east, Newcastle / Gateshead area. Any price considered, however Ideally under £500 for a second hand hardtop. you will have to forgive my ignorance if this price is unrealistic. I did once see a second hand one some time ago - boxed as new with fitting kit for £750, it was sold when I  rang up. It was blue anyway...

Thanks for your help, Michael...

You have put my mind at rest, My concern when I first enquired was the availability of hard tops or potentially never getting one. From your reply I get the impression some are out there? If this is the norm? I don't mind hanging on a while until I can afford a good one.  Thanks again for your advise...