BMW 850 840Ci Sport 1997
General description :
Equipment
Barbados Green Metallic paintwork, Individual Black Nappa leather with Mexico Green piping, 17-inch M System II “Throwing Star” alloy wheels, M Sport Package: M Sport Suspension, M Aerodynamics Package, M Leather Steering Wheel, Electrically-adjustable sports seats with memory, Individual Anthracite headlining; Sliding electric sunroof, Cruise control, Servotronic power steering, Automatic air conditioning, BMW Business RDS cassette radio with boot-mounted CD changer, Hifi loudspeaker system, Headlight washer system, Self-dimming rear view mirror, Driver and passenger airbags, ASC, BMW velour overmats, BMW toolkit, Warning triangle, Spare wheel, Spare keys, BMW maintenance charger, Tailored indoor car cover.
Exterior
Presented in stunning Barbados Green Metallic, this low mileage 840Ci Sport looks extremely sharp against our studio backdrop. In 2017 the car was treated to a full glass-out re-spray completed to a very high standard and costing the current owner in excess of £8,000. As such, the paintwork presents perfectly and is fully protected having also received a £1,000 enhancement detail and Gtechniq Crystal Serum coating. All in all, this has to be one of the finest E31s we’ve seen here at 4 Star.
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Interior
The interior of the 840 is awash with supple black Nappa leather, the seats additionally trimmed with Mexico Green piping for a truly Individual finish. The upholstery has worn extremely well with absolutely no damage or major wear to speak of, even to the driver’s bolster, which in this case hints at only very light use. Glancing across the dash, the M-stitched leather steering wheel remains in excellent condition, and the switchgear is also remarkably unworn. The rear seats appear to have been seldom sat in, and the footwell carpets are pleasingly still protected by the original velour overmats. At the rear of the car the spacious boot area is clean and tidy, neatly housing the CD changer, toolkit, BMW maintenance charger, and tailored indoor car cover.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 4.4-litre V8 delivers 282hp and gives the 840Ci a 0-60mph time of just 6.8 seconds. Considering its large size and hefty power output, the M62 engine is surprisingly economical given its 2.81:1 final drive ratio; at 70mph the engine turns over at a lazy 2,200rpm. The under-bonnet area of this particular example presents exceptionally well, perfectly in line with the low mileage of 51k.
The car has been well maintained throughout its life with all-BMW main dealer stamps in the original service booklet. The last was carried out at Sandal Motors BMW in July 2020 at 51,660 miles. The MOT is valid until May 2022.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The 17-inch “Throwing Star” alloys are immaculate throughout having been professionally refurbished to the highest standard in the correct OEM finish. They are shod in matching Michelin Pilot Sport tyres with plenty of tread remaining at each corner. The brakes have also been checked and appear in fine operational condition, the calipers front and rear presenting like new.
History File
This attractive 840Ci in desirable Sport guise was first registered in October 1997. It has now driven just 51k miles from new in the hands of only 3 registered keepers. The accompanying History File is complete with the original BMW document pack, owner’s manuals, stamped service booklet, a raft of BMW and specialist maintenance invoices, period 8-Series sales brochure, and set of spare keys.
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1997 BMW 850 840Ci Sport is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £28995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : BMW Model : 850 Model Version : 840Ci Sport Engine size : 4.4 Model Year : 1997 Sub type : Pick up Location : Hampshire
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