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1997 BMW 840Ci Sport E31
Highlights
- BMW Individual paintwork
- Late 4.4 V8 model
- Handsome specification with all extras
- New gearbox fitted 7,500 miles ago
- In current ownership since it was 3 years old
The Appeal
Bonkers. Bavarian. Beautiful. The E31 was once the flagship model for BMW, featuring design work unlike any other, with hints of the Germans loosening their ties and trying something outside of the norm. And boy, it worked. Pop up headlights, hardtop body style with no B pillars, and menacingly good looks - what’s not to like? To this day, it remains to be one of the most unique and eye-catching models of the marque. Probably the most un-German, German vehicle that you can get your hands on.
This example is presented in a rather handsome BMW individual paint called Daytona Violet Metallic, with a contrasting grey leather interior with black piping - not to mention a lengthy list of optional extras. This is German 90’s opulence at its prettiest.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally registered on the 1st of August 1997
- MOT expired on the 30th of January 2024
- 2023 MOT was a clean pass with only 285 miles driven since 2022
- V5C present and correct in the current owners name
- Vehicle currently on a SORN
The Condition
- BMW Individual Daytona Violet paintwork
- Paintwork appears in good overall condition with the rear bumper showing signs of fading
- Usual signs of age as to be expected
- Panel gaps all appear to be of factory fitment
- Headlight and tail light lenses appear to be in good condition with no notable damage
- All four wheels appear well presented with nice paintwork
- Arches all appear to be free from visual signs of corrosion
- Interior is well kept with the leather showing usual signs of wear, driver side bolsters have a little more wear than the rest which is to be expected at this mileage
- Rear seats show little signs of use with no rips or tears throughout
- Floor carpets appear nicely kept with some wear noted on the driver side floor
- Dashboard presented in good condition with functional switchgear and instrument cluster
- Door cards also in nice shape with just light signs of age and use
- Boot carpet shows some signs of discoloration but no rips or tears can be seen on the floor or the side walls
The Mechanics
- 4.4-litre V8 engine which is reported to remain in good mechanical condition
- 5-speed automatic transmission, reportedly in good health with no unwelcome noises or jerks when changing gears
- Rear-wheel drive configuration
- 282 bhp and 310 lb-ft of torque
- ‘Sport’ variation which remains mechanically identical apart from lowered suspension
- Due to the vehicle being on a SORN and last MOT’d in 2023, it would be advisable to give the car a light recommissioning prior to road use
- We’re informed that the steering and the suspension remain in good health with good pedal feel and a nice road feel
- Tyres appear to have good tread remaining however we’re unable to confirm the dates on the tyres
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Auction Details
- Year 1997
- Make BMW
- Model BMW 840 Ci
- Colour Purple
- Odometer 148,756 Miles
- Engine size 4398
- Seller Type Private
- Town Wilmslow
- County Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
30 Bids
- Leytman•••• £9,479 09/08/24
- Mattcla•••• £9,379 09/08/24
- Leytman•••• £9,279 09/08/24
- Mattcla•••• £9,250 09/08/24
- Mattcla•••• £9,150 09/08/24
- Leytman•••• £9,050 09/08/24
- Mattcla•••• £8,950 09/08/24
- Leytman•••• £8,850 09/08/24
- Mattcla•••• £8,750 09/08/24
- Leytman•••• £8,745 09/08/24
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