Highlights

Stored in an insulated shed since 2016
Very lightly used in recent years
Attractive silver exterior with a cream interior

The Appeal

The E23 was developed to compete with Mercedes-Benz and its much-loved S-Class. That was no small feat in a period when Merc were still topping the charts for luxury cars, but the handsome, shark-nosed, and driver-focused E23 managed to provide a very tangible, capable competitor.

Beyond being an incredibly beautiful car thanks to Paul Bracq's fine design, it offered sublime comfort and a time-honoured swathe of 6-cylinder powerplants that would make it an executive car for the ages, and amongst the best respected of BMW's luxury offerings to this day.

This excellent sedan has been very well looked after. It's been kept in dry, insulted storage since 2016, and has only ever been used for classic rallies and shows in dry weather. The result is a highly desirable retro classic in solid order.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1980
Three Previous registered keepers
In current ownership since 2016
Stored in an insulated garage since purchase
The vendor notes that previous keepers have kept it in similar conditions
Used for regular classic runs in dry weather only
MOT exempt
Currently indicates 76,687 miles

The Condition

Chassis appears in smart condition for its age, with no obvious signs of corrosion
Bodywork has been restored in the past and looks in fine order
Silver paintwork in good overall order
Bumpers and brightwork in fine condition
Original alloys, in good condition
Underneath sprayed with liquid grease, also inside doors, bonnet, and boot
Internally, the car is in good overall condition though could do with new upholstery
The front seats are looking somewhat tired and discoloured
Slight tear on back armrest
Headlining looks in good order
Dashboard and door cards in good condition, with attractive wood cappings
Everything appears factory correct save for a Sony CD player
We understand everything to be in good working order

The Mechanics

3.2L M30 6-cylinder engine
3-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay in good condition
We understand the car to be mechanically standard
The vendor reports that it's free of any leaks
They also note it's very smooth, tight and practically drives as new
Ultimately, this looks like a fine example

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