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Highlights

Very high specification
Fewer than 500 made
4.4-litre V8, automatic
76,919 miles
Comprehensive history

The Appeal

When it comes to luxury, it’s all about space, quality and the elegant deployment of weapons-grade power. In this regard, the 740iL ticks all the boxes. Offering a beautifully finished cabin, a hearty V8 drivetrain and, in this long wheelbase version, all the room you could want, it’s the perfect 00s sports-limo.

This example is presented in very nice condition, having recently been recommissioned and with verified low mileage. It offers a wealth of comforts and period features, all hauled along by that effortlessly powerful and smooth powerplant. If you want to put a handsome, high-end saloon on your driveway, there can’t be many better ways than this.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in May 2000
Facelift model
Apparently, fewer than 500 facelift, RHD models were built
Comprehensive service history – mix of main dealer and specialist
Full book pack provided with the car
Nine owners from new, last owner since December 2014
Vehicle was SORN from 2017
Recently professionally recommissioned and returned to the road
Will come with a fresh MOT
76,919 miles, verified by the MOT record

The Interior

Champagne leather upholstery presents in excellent condition for the age, with some patination from wear and a little creasing, but no notable damage
Blue carpets run through the cabin and appear in very good condition, with few signs of wear and tear and no stains we could identify
Electrically operated sunroof, windows and door mirrors
Wood veneer trim to the doors, centre console and dashboard
Front electrically operated ‘Comfort’ seats, with three-memory function on driver’s side
Powered, reclining seats to the rear
Powered rear sun blind
Dual zone air conditioning with front and rear demister
Period corded Nokia phone
AV, TV and Fax connections in the rear compartment
Sound system with radio, cassette and CD changer
Satellite navigation system
Adaptive cruise control
The vendor reports that everything in the cabin works as it should, with no faults

The Exterior

Biarritz Blue metallic paintwork, fully machine polished and ceramic coated
We’re told both sides have been repainted, while the bumpers, bonnet, roof and boot are the original paintwork
The only blemishes we could identify were some minor stone chips to the front and some minor bubbling to the off-side rear where the sill meets the door jamb
All of the bodywork presents in fine condition, with no signs of corrosion or damage apparent
18-inch M-Division ‘Parallel’ wheels, newly refurbished and diamond cut
All new badging
Brightwork presents in excellent condition
Integrated front fog lights and headlamp washers

The Mechanics

4,398cc naturally aspirated V8, offering 282hp and 325lb ft to the rear wheels when new
Five-speed automatic ZF transmission
Optional radar adaptive cruise control – apparently one of only five UK cars fitted with the system
The vendor assures us that the car drives perfectly, with no mechanical issues that they are aware of

Summary

At the turn of the millennium, this long wheelbase saloon offered the height of comfort and technical prowess. Even by today’s standards, it’s a very well equipped and hugely comfortable car.

With verified low mileage, a comprehensive service history and having been recently recommissioned, we think this handsome and suave saloon would make the perfect luxury daily.

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