35,000-Mile 1987 BMW 735i E23 In Top Condition Will Cost You $12,000
The E23 7 Series is a significant model for classic car collectors and not just because it was the first generation of the brand's flagship.
The E23 signaled BMW's intention to become a fully fledged rival for Mercedes-Benz and its S-Class line of full-size luxury sedans. The first 7 Series is also important because it marked the debut of many new features for BMW, including an on-board computer, service interval indicator, warning lights, ABS, an optional driver's airbag and a double-link front suspension.
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All models featured inline six-cylinder gasoline engines, with outputs ranging from 148 HP in the 725i to 286 HP in the South Africa-only 745i. Bang in the middle of the lineup was the 735i, which in the U.S. was actually the range-topper, packing a 3.5-liter straight-six that produced less power and torque compared to the Euro version. Still, it was rated at 182 HP and 229 lb-ft (290 Nm), which was a lot back in the day.
Cars like these don't become available that often, but this might be your lucky day because we found an immaculate example on eBay with 35,000 miles (56,327 km) on the odometer. The listing is full of praise for the car, describing it as a "unique, classic, collectible and almost impossible to find BMW E23."
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It's an 1987 model, the last production year of the E23 generation, and the seller says it was kept in a garage and well maintained. It's also described as being in perfect mechanical and cosmetic condition, exhibiting no noises, no warning lights, no leaks, and no signs of rust.
While that remains to be verified on site, the photos appear to confirm the description as the car looks really fresh and clean inside and out. At the time of writing, the car was listed with a "buy it now" price of $12,000, valid until November 5.
For the money, the buyer will get a historically significant car sporting timeless styling signed by Paul Bracq and packing all the bells and whistles one could have in a BMW at the time.
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Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/11/35000-mile-1987-bmw-735i-e23-in-top-condition-offered-for-12000/
I like the E32 more
Quote from: CALL_911 on November 04, 2019, 09:22:27 PM
I like the E32 more
This is the E32. I think you meant the E38
I would love an E38 with the new I6 and the ZF8.
Lots of buttons.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 05, 2019, 06:29:01 AM
This is the E32. I think you meant the E38
I would love an E38 with the new I6 and the ZF8.
No this is an E23. E32 came after this
That was a big car for the time and it came stock with 14" tires. Those size tires are laughable today but on that car they look good.
Quote from: CALL_911 on November 05, 2019, 05:57:18 PM
No this is an E23. E32 came after this
You're right. The E38 is still better though
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 05, 2019, 06:29:01 AM
This is the E32. I think you meant the E38
I would love an E38 with the new I6 and the ZF8.
A while back there was a 740i floating around with a supercharged M5 V8 and a 6-speed. Was listed for 70ish, and I think it was sold.
The stance is balls, but the rest of it...
http://www.stanceworks.com/2018/12/never-enough-scott-johnsons-quest-to-build-the-ultimate-bmw-e38/
Beautiful paint.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 08, 2019, 06:52:07 PM
You're right. The E38 is still better though
No argument there
$12k ain't bad
Quote from: Submariner on November 09, 2019, 12:46:30 PM
The stance is balls, but the rest of it...
http://www.stanceworks.com/2018/12/never-enough-scott-johnsons-quest-to-build-the-ultimate-bmw-e38/
E38 is one of the few cars I wouldn't lower. BMW absolutely nailed their stances out of the box during this era.