Make: | BMW |
Model: | 8-Series |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | 850i 79K mi w/rare 6-sp, meticulous maint, gorgeous |
Year: | 1991 |
Mileage: | 79,550 |
VIN: | WBAEG1316MCB42272 |
Color: | Schwartz - Jet Black |
Engine: | V12 5.0 liter 296 hp 322 lb-ft |
Cylinders: | 12 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Getrag 6-speed manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Light Parchment |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Reno, Nevada, United States |
1991 BMW 850i 12 cylinders with Getrag 6-speed manual transmission. Schwartz/Jet Black with Light Parchment leather. 79,500 original documented miles. Car being sold by 3rd owner, who purchased it in 2002. Clear title in hand.
Original owner was MLB player Brady Anderson, most notably of the Baltimore Orioles(includes autographed tool kit).
The 8 Series is one of the most stunning BMW models ever produced, and the first 12 cylinder production car with a 6-speed manual.
Interior is a 9.5/10
This vehicle is all stock with the following exceptions:
Modified rear seat divider (performed during Brady Anderson’s ownership)
M5 shift knob (illuminates shifting pattern), and Alpine Stereo with 6 CD changer
Car has been kept fully roadworthy and professionally maintained. All maintenance records that were supplied upon my purchase are available dating back to 12/16/1994 with 15,802 miles, as well as all records during my ownership.
Current Nevada registration; always garage kept.
Purchased with 39,000 miles from second owner in January 2002 in Maryland from a car collector outside Baltimore, then driven across country to Nevada. During my ownership, the car has been registered in Nevada, California, and Colorado.
Included in the sale are the chromed CSI throwing star staggered wheels (as shown in the photos) as well as the stock wheels with new centers (see photo of single stock wheel). New Bridgestone tires as of 71,848 miles on 06/01/2011.
All required engine and electrical system maintenance has been performed.
No modifications have been made to the suspension - - all stock.
NOTABLE SERVICING:
Resonators replaced
Repair of both front seat power cables
Installed new windshield at approx. 47,000 miles
New EML Unit at 48,827 miles
New manual transmission at 51,951 miles due to dealer misdiagnosis
New clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing at 51,951 miles
Service II Inspection and servicing performed at 55,036 miles
Installed new power steering gasket set and o-rings at 58,732 miles
New headliner
New rear axles installed at 63,294 miles
Replaced weather stripping at bottom of both doors
Both 12 volt batteries replaced in 2013 (car is stored with trickle charger)
Complete intake manifold servicing, new intake manifold gaskets, including replacement of valley pan gasket, fan clutch, and other related parts at 75,354 miles
Two rebuilt DK motors (throttle bodies at front of intake manifold) installed at approximately 77K miles
Maintenancewithin the last year: new motor mounts; replacement of computer module that controls proper seating of windows, sunroof, and all locking mechanisms; rebuilt information display - all pixels functioning; sunroof servicing - all new gearing and rain gutter.
Interior leather seat maintenance performed regularly by professional throughout ownership.
ADDITIONAL FACTORY FEATURES:
4-wheel disk brakes
Limited slip differential
ASC+T Stability Control
Tachometer
Information display settings including:
2 fuel consumption indicators, temp, speed, distance, range, code, limit, timer, km/mls
clock, date, memo settings
Self-dimming mirror
Dual front air conditioning zone controls
Seat Integrated seat belt system
Leather steering wheel with tilt and telescoping adjustments
3 position driver's seat memory
Front fog lights
Rear defogger
Intermittent front wipers
Theft deterrent system
Please ask all questions BEFORE bidding, and feel free to ask any questions regarding the car's condition or history.
Prefer local pickup, as we cannot adjust our net price to offset buyer's shipping expenses. Please have your cash or financing in place before making a bid. If you make a Best Offer please include all specifics (how/when you intend to pay and take delivery) or it will not be considered. THANK YOU!