BaT Auction: 1995 BMW 850CSi 6-Speed

This 1995 BMW 850CSi is one of 225 examples produced for the United States market from October 1993 through June 1995 and was acquired in June 2020 by the selling dealer from its second owner. The car is finished in black over matching leather and powered by a 5.0-liter V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes Style 21 “Throwing Star” wheels, power-adjustable and heated front seats, air conditioning, a period car phone, an onboard computer, and a factory cassette stereo. This E31 indicates just over 56k miles and is offered by the selling dealer in California with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York title.

The car is finished in Schwarz II and features pop-up headlights, a sunroof, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller states that the front bumper, hood, and fenders have been repainted to correct blemishes.

The 17″ BMW Style 21 wheels wear directional “Throwing Star” covers with BMW-branded center caps as well as 235/45 and 265/40 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires that show date codes from 2015.

The cabin is upholstered in black leather with matching carpets, while the dash, center console, and door panels are accented with wood veneer. Amenities include power-adjustable and heated front seats with position memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, an onboard computer, a period car phone, a factory cassette player, and a trunk-mounted CD changer.

A four-spoke steering wheel with Motorsport stitching frames an overlapping tachometer and a 180-mph speedometer along with gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature The premium gasoline warning sticker remains affixed to the instrument cluster’s plastic cover. The digital odometer indicates just over 56k miles.

The 5.0-liter S70 V12 wears a Motorsport badge and was factory-rated at 372 horsepower with 332 lb-ft of torque.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. Additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery below.

Manufacturer’s literature and service records are included in the sale.

The June 2020 Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists emissions testing, registration, and service history in California and New York through the latest entry in September 2017.

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