Highlights

17,700 miles
Acquired by our vendor from Hexagon of Highgate in 2003
Service history documented from the pre-delivery inspection accompanies the car
To be offered freshly MOT tested

The Appeal

Retro-inspired design language was all the rage at the turn of the 21st century, and BMW's take on the formula was perhaps the most impressive. Penned by Henrik Fisker as a modern homage to the iconic 507, the BMW Z8 was hand-built at BMW's Dingolfing plant with an aluminium body and spaceframe chassis, and powered by the 400bhp 4.9-litre V8 from the E39 M5, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. With only around 5,700 examples produced between 2000 and 2003, the Z8 has become one of the most collectable modern BMWs.

This example was first registered in October 2000 and has covered just 17,700 miles. It was acquired from the prestigious Hexagon of Highgate in March 2003 and has remained in the same ownership ever since. Service history is documented from the pre-delivery inspection onwards, with work carried out by BMW specialists throughout.

For those seeking one of BMW's most celebrated modern classics in left-hand drive form, this long-term ownership, low-mileage Z8 warrants serious attention.

History and Paperwork

UK-market left-hand drive car, first registered 26th October 2000
V5C shows four former registered keepers
Purchased from Hexagon of Highgate in March 2003
In current ownership for over 23 years
17,700 miles (supported by service and MOT history)
Pre-delivery inspection completed at Benham Wolverhampton prior to registration
Running-in check completed at 1,489 miles in November 2000
To be offered freshly MOT tested

Service history:

04/08 – 17,208 miles – North Oxford Garage Ltd

Carried out scheduled service and brake fluid change

03/04 – 14,696 miles – Specialist Cars Ltd

Carried out scheduled service (Oil Service, Inspection I & II, Microfilter)

03/02 – 5,095 miles – Park West BMW

Carried out scheduled service

05/02 – 12,384 miles – Hexagon BMW

Approved used car check and scheduled service

11/00 – 1,489 miles – Benham Wolverhampton

Completed official 2,000 km running-in check service

10/00 – 0 miles – Benham Wolverhampton

Pre-delivery inspection completed prior to registration

The Condition

Titanium Silver Metallic (TitanSilber - Paint Code 354)
Black Soft Nappa Leather (Option Code N5SW)
18-inch Style 59 double-spoke alloy wheels

BMW built the Z8 as a single, fully-loaded specification with almost no standalone factory options (aside from colour combinations). Therefore, all Z8s came with neon tail lights and side indicators, electric sports seats, central instrument cluster, and acoustic soft-top cover. Commensurate with ultra-low mileage and a lifetime of careful ownership, this Z8 presents beautifully throughout. Bidders should note that the car comes with its original colour-matched hardtop, transforming this open car into a stylish coupé.

The Mechanics

4.9-litre naturally aspirated S62 V8 producing 400 PS / 394 hp
Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox

Under the bonnet, the Z8 houses the revered 4.9-litre S62 V8 lifted straight from the E39 M5, paired exclusively with a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox. Pushing 394 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, it effortlessly propels the aluminium-bodied roadster from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 4.2 seconds. Our example has been well-cared for and used sparingly. It is to be supplied freshly MOT-tested, ready for its new owner.

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